MONTREAL, July 22, 2025 — GOAL MTL 2025 returns this Sunday July 27, 2025 with a free, all-ages soccer festival and charity fundraiser at Percival Molson Stadium. The event is a celebration of community—blending sport, food, art, music, and purpose. 24 local teams compete in a friendly tournament, from local businesses, restaurants, pro and hospitality squads.
A portion of every on-site purchase supports this year’s key beneficiaries: New soccer pitch at École Notre‑Dame Saint‑Joseph (La Prairie), Kicking It Out mental wellness program at Westmount High School, Full-year scholarships for youth at CS Saint‑Laurent, Grassroots development with Lasalle Soccer Club and the DeRo Foundation.
Highlights include: Top-Bins Challenge, Fresh fades by Maison Privée, Inked stationwith Linus Tattoo, DIY tie-dye, pitch & putt golf, football fitness workshops, and DJ sets by Baroque Agency, Mr Notre‑Dame & DJ Psychology, Live art by Leandro Vergara and youth-friendly soccer drills with Passion Soccer.
Food & Drinks: Bossa’s legendary sandwiches, Chef Paul Toussaint’s spicy jerk chicken, Olimpico coffee, snowcones, pickles on a stick, and other treats, Tasting bars: El Jimador, Cottage Springs, and more!
Stay Cool: Sprinkler station, ice baths, and hydration booths.
Just the Details
WHEN:
Sunday July 27th, 2025, 11am – 4pm
Best time for cameras: 11am – 1pm
WHERE:
Percival Molson Stadium: 475 Pine Ave W, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1S4
WHO:
Hosts:
Catherine Paquette – Sports journalist & Content Creator
Sterling Downey – City Councillor, Desmarchais-Crawford-Verdun
Notable Montrealer Ambassadors:
Joel Waterman (CF MTL)
Felicia Roy (Roses FC)
Amy Walsh (Soccer Hall of Famer)
Bryce Duke (CF MTL)
Jake Karls (MDS)
Notable Community Team Players:
Nir Guzinski – Comedian / Actor / Sketch Comic
Sean Campbell – TSN690
Arcadio Marcuzzi – Apple TV Soccer Analyst
Meeker Guerrier – TV Personality
Jason Rockman – Comiccon Host and Musician
Benoit Gagnon – TV/Radio Personality/Entrepreneur
LTeez – Singer- Songwriter
Olivia Smart – Olympian
Tyrell Richards – CFL Player
Michel Kunta – Habs Host
Antonio Park – Chef
Gion – Pop Artist
Patrick Langlois – TV/Radio Personality
Bilal Butt – Radio Host / Musician
Coached by Noel Butler
TEAMS COMPETING
Cluster POS
Laurier FC
Sodexo
CF City (Cadillac Fairview)
Lfcmtl fc
Satay Brothers
The Orchard Group
KAN Football Club
Ayiti (Chef Paul Toussaint)
Burgundy Lion Group
Passion Soccer
Entre-Deux
Socceroof
DRW
Evenko
Yamajo
Imadake
VDMSL
Groupe Barroco
La Banquise
FC Apéro (Lennox Pub)
The Keg
On the Ball (Firstround Hospitality)
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