The Crown only had two shots on goal, and Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese kept both out of the net. It was the second time Charlotte FC was shut out in three matches.

Montreal, needing a win to boost its fading playoff chances, took the lead in the 23rd minute through Clark. A helter-skelter sequence in front of goal saw Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina come off his line to make an initial save, but Clark scored into an open net to make it 1-0.

FC tried to combat with multiple foiled attempts at making the goal. Karol Swiderski and Liel Abada’s shots were missed. At 35 minutes into the match, FC’s Tim Ream scored from close range into the bottom corner with an assist from Westwood. Swiderski attempted to take a shot at the right side of the six-yard box, but it was blocked.

CF Montreal is back in the win column after securing a 2-1 Major League Soccer win over Charlotte FC on Saturday at Stade Saputo.