CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona honoured named MLS Player of the Matchday

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NEW YORK - CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday, the league announced Monday.

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NEW YORK – CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday, the league announced Monday.

Carmona scored two goals in Montréal’s 3-0 road victory on Sunday over the previously unbeaten New York Red Bulls. 

It was Carmona’s first multi-goal game in his 105th regular-season appearance.

CF Montreal midfielder Wiki Carmona (16) makes a pass during the second half of an MLS soccer match against San Diego FC, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
CF Montreal midfielder Wiki Carmona (16) makes a pass during the second half of an MLS soccer match against San Diego FC, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

The Venezuelan midfielder was acquired by in an off-season trade with the Red Bulls that sent Canadian defender Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to New York.

Carmona is the first CF Montréal player to win the award since Kamal Miller in May 2022.

Montréal (1-2-0) visits Orlando City on Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 9, 2026.

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