CF Montreal v New York City FC: Pearce enjoying Decision Day pressure

Tom Pearce is hoping to use his experience from suffering relegation and earning promotion during his time in England to help CF Montreal reach the playoffs this weekend.

Pearce joined the club in July from Wigan Athletic, a team he won the League One title with in the 2021-22 campaign, but was then a part of the Latics side who came straight back down the following season.

Montreal knows that a point will be enough to secure their spot in the postseason, though slipping up allows an opportunity for either Philadelphia Union or Atlanta United to pounce.

Having featured in high-pressure games throughout his career, Pearce is relishing the opportunity of helping his new team reach the playoffs.

“It’s exciting that we’re going into the last game of the…