MONTREAL – CF Montréal announced today that it has loaned defender Félix Samson to FC Cincinnati until the end of the 2026 season.
The loan includes an option to buy, in which CF Montreal would hold a sell-on percentage of a future transfer. As part of this transaction, the Club has acquired the MLS rights to midfielder Ben Augee.
“We believe that this is an important step in Félix’s career, one that will allow him to maximize his playing time and continue his development,” said Luca Saputo, CF Montréal’s Managing Director, Recruitment and Sporting Methodology. “The Club will closely monitor his progress throughout his first professional season.”
Samson signed his first professional contract on Nov. 24. He joined the Club’s Academy in August 2023 from MLS NEXT team New York Soccer Club. In 2024, he was invited to represent CF Montréal at the MLS NEXT All-Star game.
A native of Greenwich, Conn., Samson, who is the son of Quebec-born parents, represents Canada on the international stage. Samson received his first call-up to the Canadian under-18 national team in August 2025.
Transaction: CF Montréal loaned defender Félix Samson to FC Cincinnati until the end of the 2026 season. The loan includes an option to buy, in which CF Montreal would hold a sell-on clause of a future transfer. As part of the transaction, the Club has acquired the MLS rights to midfielder Ben Augee.