CF Montreal has dismissed head coach Marco Donadel following a disappointing start to the 2026 Major League Soccer season, which saw the team sitting joint-bottom of the league standings. The decision came after a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union, marking the team's only victory this season as a 3-0 win against the New York Red Bulls. Philippe Eullaffroy, who has been with the club in various roles since its founding in 2010, will step in as interim head coach until a permanent replacement is found. Donadel's tenure was marked by a poor performance, winning only seven out of 42 matches in all competitions, and he is the latest in a series of coaches with short tenures at the club. Since joining MLS in 2012, no coach has managed more than 92 matches, highlighting the club's ongoing struggles to establish stability. The team has also faced challenges in the offseason, making few significant player acquisitions after missing the playoffs in 2025. With a defensive record of conceding 19 goals in their first seven matches, the club's management faces mounting pressure as they prepare to host the New York Red Bulls next weekend.