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Elias Grigoriadis
@eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social
Come for the soccer talk, stay for the unabashed tomfoolery.

#CFMTL for the Canadian Press and @tbirmontreal.bsky.social

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Mathieu Choinière back in a Stade Saputo media room, 14 months later.

My latest ⬇️ #CanMNT
Former CF Montreal midfielder Choinière returns to Stade Saputo in Canada colours
MONTREAL - It’s been 14 months since Mathieu Choinière played for CF Montreal.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
October 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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NEW EPISODE 🎙️

@eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social from @tbirmontreal.bsky.social joins us to provide a Canadian perspective on tomorrow's clash

We also touch on 'national treasure' Rhian Wilkinson

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Ep.192 - Canada preview with The Ball Is Round podcast
Croeso/Bienvenue to Elias Grigoriadis from The Ball Is Round, a podcast based in Montreal, Quebec that covers all things soccer in that city and province as well as the Canadian men's and women's nati
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September 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Great conversation!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️Thanks again to Russell for reaching out
Really enjoyed chatting with @eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social from @tbirmontreal.bsky.social podcast to provide a Canadian perspective on Tuesday's Cymru-Canada friendly

Also took the opportunity to explore some of the ⚽ connections b/w our nations, including Canadian WNT legend Rhian Wilkinson
September 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hot off the presses!! Read it before #CFMTL’s biggest game of the year ⬇️
Matty Longstaff ready to experience other side of CF Montreal-Toronto FC rivalry
MONTREAL - As a lifelong Newcastle United supporter, Matty Longstaff knows a thing or two about rivalries.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
August 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Glass half-full or glass half-empty? It’s halfway all the same.

We’re putting together a little midseason report card for all the #CFMTL players (who have played more than 150 minutes) and we’d love to know your thoughts!!
CF Montreal Midseason Report Card
Welcome to TBIR Montreal’s midseason report card! Andy and Elias will be grading the individual squad members and would love to have YOUR take as well! All players exceeding 150 minutes played will be...
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June 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
After lengthy injury setback left him out of the #CFMTL squad for months, Jalen Neal is making up for lost time.

My latest ⬇️
Defender Jalen Neal flourishing in starting role with CF Montreal
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's sporting project aimed at developing and showcasing young talent has had mixed results over its five years. Fortunately, the Major League Soccer club has been able
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
May 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Fabian Herbers is joining Duke, Iankov, Campbell, and Synchuk in a growing injured list and will not be available for #CFMTL in tomorrow’s Canadian Classique
May 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
“You don’t play derbies, you win them.”

Strong words from #CFMTL captain Samuel Piette
May 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🚨🗣️IT'S POD NIGHTTT🗣️🚨

Join @eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social and @andystake88.bsky.social as we discuss:

➡️ #CFMTL's first win of the season vs. #NYCFC
➡️ #RosesFC draw at home vs. Halifax Tides FC

And more!

Join us live tonight at 7:30 pm on our YouTube channel:

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CFMTL finally get a win, Roses FC settle for a draw
YouTube video by The Ball is Round Montreal
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May 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#CFMTL injury update:

- Giacomo Vrioni is available, but a start is still unclear
- Caden Clark and Hennadiy Synchuk both suffered a knock against TFC. Clark was able to train but Synchuk did not, they are probable and doubtful respectively.
May 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#CFMTL injury update:

- Duke still out
- Vrioni expected to be available
April 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Jonathan Sirois providing a goalkeeper’s perspective on the #CFMTL scoring drought:
April 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#CFMTL injury update:

- Giacomo Vrioni out with a lower-body injury
- Jalen Neal out with an upper body injury

Everyone else available for selection
April 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🚨🗣️IT'S POD NIGHTTT🗣️🚨

Join @eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social and @andystake88.bsky.social at 7:30 pm as we discuss:

👉 #CFMTL’s loss vs. #ForTheCrown
👉 Calendar change in #MLS
👉 #canWNT loss vs. Argentina
👉 #RosesFC season is right around the corner!

Watch live:
www.youtube.com/live/hqQfDZ-...
CFMTL homecoming spoiled by same issues
YouTube video by The Ball is Round Montreal
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April 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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🚨🚨🗣️IT'S POD NIGHTTT🗣️🚨🚨

Join @eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social and @andystake88.bsky.social at 7:30 pm as we discuss:

👉 #CFMTL’s loss vs. #crew96
👉 New rules in the CPL?

Post your questions below⬇️

Watch live:

www.youtube.com/live/wO8M_8L...
Tale of two halves as CFMTL end road trip in Columbus
YouTube video by The Ball is Round Montreal
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April 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It’s only been like 120 minutes and I’ll definitely go into more detail on the pod tomorrow night, but Dante Sealy is doing for Petrasso what Ruan did for Campbell last season. And I absolutely love it #CFMTL
March 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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We are LIVE!! Come, say hi, and share your thoughts!! #CFMTL
🚨🗣️IT'S POD NIGHT!!🗣️🚨

Join @eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social and @andystake88.bsky.social as we discuss:

👉 #CFMTL’s draw vs. #DCunited
👉 #canMNT roster announcement for CONCACAF Nation's League and a preview of the games!

Post your questions below⬇️
Watch LIVE:

www.youtube.com/live/EoYhBTC...
CFMTL back down Benteke, CanMNT releases roster
YouTube video by The Ball is Round Montreal
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March 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
George Campbell. Take a bow 👏👏👏 #CFMTL
March 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Game simulation lineup:

Sirois
Campbell-Waterman-Petrasso
Guboglo-Saliba-Loturi-Herbers-Sealy
Vilsaint-Sunusi

Piette running solo
Live from #CFMTL training:
-Vrioni (solo work with a ball)
-Owusu, Synchuk, and Neal (individual therapy work with trainers)
Everyone else involved in game-speed drills
March 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Live from #CFMTL training:
-Vrioni (solo work with a ball)
-Owusu, Synchuk, and Neal (individual therapy work with trainers)
Everyone else involved in game-speed drills
March 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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[PREVIEW]
As #CFMTL look to bounce back from an Opening Day loss, can they stay healthy enough to compete for the rest of the road trip? Also, Caden Clark's revenge-fueled homecoming.

That and loads more from @eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social
CF Montreal - Minnesota United PREVIEW: How to build on impressive first game? | The Ball is Round Montreal
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February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#CFMTL is so back and so am I

My latest ⬇️
CF Montreal 'not afraid of anyone' as Major League Soccer season kicks off
MONTREAL - CF Montreal ended the 2024 Major League Soccer season as one of the league's most in-form clubs.
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February 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Fun fact: Dante Sealy and Fernando Alvarez actually spent time together at the Dallas FC academy before eventually making their way to #CFMTL, could be an interesting dynamic.

(also new merch looks TOUGH)
February 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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With #CFMTL stopping by Marie Victorin for a week of training camp, fans and media alike got to see this year's squad for the first time. @eliasgrigoriadis.bsky.social breaks down some of the noteworthy developments that could impact the season in a major way.
5 takeaways from CF Montreal's training camp home leg | The Ball is Round Montreal
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February 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM