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Welcome back everyone to another edition of Opp Watch!This weekend, CF Montréal hits the road once again for their fifth away match of the season, traveling to take on FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. It's a matchup between two sides searching for a much-needed response after recent setbacks—setting the stage for a high-stakes Sunday afternoon clash.To break it all down, we're joined by Kenta Hagiwara—host of The Asian Futbol Show and contributor to Area Sports Net—who brings valuable insight from the FC Cincinnati perspective ahead of this intriguing showdown.Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
AS CF Montreal look to win back-to-back games for the first time since Oct. 2, 2024, they turn their attention towards a struggling Orlando City side that has yet to earn a single point. Will they get the job done? Loud and Proud Orlando's Luis Pineda joins us to preview the matchup!!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
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Welcome back everyone to another edition of Opp Watch!This weekend, CF Montréal hits the road for their third match of the season as they take on the New York Red Bulls. It's a clash of two teams heading in very different directions early on New York comes in riding hot having won two straight to open their MLS campaign, while Montréal is still searching for that first result to spark their season.To help us break it all down, we're joined by Bob Ventimiglia, host of The Designated Pundits, to preview the matchup and give us insight from the Red Bulls' perspective.Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
Episode 253
The Ball is Round welcomed Nick Razzaghi, the inaugural head coach of FC Supra du Quebec, for an in-depth conversation about his journey in coaching, the influences that shaped his philosophy, and his vision for the club's debut season in the Canadian Premier League.Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
As CF Montreal looks to get their footing back after a 5-0 rout on opening day, they turn their attention to the Chicago Fire! With us to preview the matchup is Men In Red 97's Alex Calabrese!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
It's back and better than ever! Opp Watch returns as CF Montreal kicks off the 2026 season vs San Diego FC. Tony Sanchez of SanDiego.Futbol joins us with all the inside scoop!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
The Ball is Round Montreal had the chance to sit down with Montréal Roses FC midfielder Chloe Minas for an awesome chat about her past, present, and future — plus a fun look into her side hobby off the pitch.Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
Episode 251
As training camp for the 2026 Roses FC season kicks off, we sat down with head coach Robert Rositoiu to close out the 2025 season, recap the offseason, and take a look at what's in store for the club's sophomore season!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
Episode 249
Rocco Placentino sat down with TBIR to talk about his past, present, and future with the Canadian Premier League's newest team, FC Supra du Quebec!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
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ITS THE END!!! Last Opp Watch of the season as CF Montreal plays their last game of the 2025 campaign against playoff bound FC Cincinnati. This week we are join by Geoff of Cincy Soccer Talk to preview Montreal's next opponent!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
Episode 242
Three games left for CF Montreal this season who are firmly in the position of playing spoilers. This week, they'll try and do it to the high-flying Charlotte FC!! With us to breakdown the opposition are Nic Finelli The Charlotte FC Podcast and Logan Meyer The Crown Cast!!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
Episode 239
Just four games left for CF Montreal who are back in action against New York Red Bulls!! With us to break down the opposition is MLS expert Bob Ventimiglia!!!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontrealYour amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
Episode 238
Join us on this week's edition of Opp Watch as we preview CF Montreal's first ever match-up vs. St. Louis City SC Saturday night at Stade Saputo. This week we are joined by Matt Baker, host of the Fly Over Footy podcast, as he breaks down St. Louis' short history in MLS, their 2025 campaign, and what to expect from them on Saturday!
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In this week's edition of Opp Watch, TBIR is joined by Dave Johnson, DC United's play-by-play. Join us for the full preview of the second matchup of the 2025 campaign between the two bottom feeders at Stade Saputo on Saturday night!
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TBIR sat down with Roses FC forward Tanya Boychuk to talk about her path to Roses FC and some of the early challenges she faced and how she became the player she is today. Watch today and learn more about Roses FC's rising star!
Episode 233
CF Montreal faces New England Revolution for the second time this Friday night as the Blue-Blanc-Noir aim to get their 4th win of their season! With us to break down the opposition is Tom Pinzone, co-host of the Revolution Recap podcast and writer for the Blazing Musket!!
As CF Montreal end a two-game roadtrip, they welcome the struggling Chicago Fire. With us to help down the opposition is Nick Poteres of the Feed the Fire Podcast!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal
Episode 232
Following another disappointing homestand, CF Montreal travels to Florida to face Orlando City. With us to break down the opposition is John Rawlins of the Loud and Proud podcast!
CF MONTREAL'S BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON!! TBIR sat down with guest Thomas Hewitt, contributor to Canada Soccer Daily and Waking The Red, to preview CF Montreal what could be CF Montreal's most important game of the season as they face Forge FC for the second leg of the Canadian Championship quarterfinals!
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