Montreal's Owusu Scores Hat Trick, Secures Dramatic Draw
PUBLISHED May 23, 2026, 11:03 PM ET
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Washington — Prince Owusu completed a Major League Soccer hat trick on a penalty four minutes into stoppage time, and substitute Hennadii Synchuk scored two minutes later as CF Montreal rallied to a 4-4 draw with D.C. United on Saturday night. Montreal trailed 4-2 entering stoppage time before the two late goals. The match featured earlier goals from D.C. United's Louis Munteanu (9th minute) and Jared Stroud (28th minute), and a 51st-minute penalty by Tai Baribo after a foul by Brayan Vera. Owusu's three goals brought his season total to nine, and the draw awarded one league point to each club this week.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 9' – Louis Munteanu scored for D.C. United (1-0).
- 28' – Jared Stroud scored to make it 2-0 for D.C. United.
- 51' – Tai Baribo converted a penalty after Brayan Vera fouled Lucas Bartlett (3-1).
- 61' – Prince Owusu scored for Montreal to cut the deficit (3-2).
- Stoppage time – Owusu scored twice (including a PK) and Synchuk equalized to finish 4-4.
News Intelligence
- This game is a reminder of soccer's unpredictability. Even in the final minutes, a comeback is possible. It's a lesson in perseverance for young athletes. Check local listings for upcoming MLS games to see this kind of action live.
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CF Montreal benefited by securing a stoppage-time comeback draw and earning a league point, while Prince Owusu recorded his first MLS hat trick and increased his season goal total to nine.
D.C. United suffered a late collapse, conceding two stoppage-time goals and dropping a potential win to finish with a single point from the match.
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