Montreal fires coach Marco Donadel after slow start to MLS season; Philippe Eullaffroy interim coach

Q: Why was Marco Donadel fired as coach of CF Montreal?

Marco Donadel was fired due to a disappointing start to the MLS season, where the team recorded only one win in eight matches.

Q: Who is Philippe Eullaffroy and what is his role with CF Montreal?

Philippe Eullaffroy has been named the interim coach of CF Montreal following the dismissal of Marco Donadel.

MONTREAL (AP) — CF Montreal fired coach Marco Donadel on Sunday after a slow start to the Major League Soccer season. Montreal fell to 1-6-1 after a 2-1 loss Saturday to Philadelphia its home opener. The team announced assistants Jacopo Falanga and Lorenzo Pinzauti were also let go, and Philippe Eullaffroy was named interim coach. No players or coaches were made available to reporters after the loss. Donadel’s replaced Laurent Courtois on March 24, 2025, and Montreal went 7-20-9 during his tenure. Donadel was the club's 11th head coach since joining the MLS in 2012. \\\_ AP soccer: