Prince Osei Owusu delivered a masterclass in efficiency as CF Montreal pulled off a stunning 3-1 away win over Houston Dynamo FC in their MLS Round 18 showdown at Shell Energy Stadium.

The German-Ghanaian striker needed just two minutes to change the complexion of the match. In the 30th minute, he broke the deadlock with a composed finish following a swift counterattack led by Caden Clark. Moments later, Owusu doubled the lead with a precise header from Aleksandr Guboglo’s pinpoint cross, leaving the home crowd in stunned silence.

Though he registered the fewest touches (37) among outfield players who completed the full match, Owusu’s ruthless finishing told the story. He now boasts six goals and two assists this season.

CF Montreal extended their lead shortly after the restart when Jalen Neal nodded in a third from a well-worked set-piece. Houston responded in the 64th minute with a goal from Ondrej Lingr, but it was too little, too late.

Despite dominating possession (63%) and registering 18 shots, Houston lacked the cutting edge that defined Montreal’s performance. The result also levels the all-time head-to-head between the two teams, with each side now owning nine wins.

Montreal will look to build on this momentum when they host FC Cincinnati on June 25.