Liel Abada scored a career-high three goals in a 15-minute span as Charlotte FC beat CF Montreal 4-0 to clinch a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs.
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Liel Abada produced a career-high hat trick to lead Charlotte FC to a 4-0 win over CF Montreal on Wednesday night, clinching the club’s place in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs.
Abada’s three goals came within a 15-minute span, giving him his first career hat trick and the third in Charlotte FC history. Idan Toklomati also contributed with a goal and an assist.
Toklomati opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Allan Saint-Maximin’s cross found him for a header from the centre of the area.
Abada was brought on in the 65th minute for Rodolfo Aloko and then scored again in the 67th, 79th and 83rd minutes.
Charlotte snapped a three-game winless streak with the victory. Pep Biel added three assists for the home side.
Montreal remained winless, with the loss leaving the team with four defeats in its last five matches. Kristijan Kahlina made one save for Charlotte, while Samsy Keita stopped three shots for Montreal.
Montreal’s next match is Saturday at New York City FC, while Charlotte hosts Orlando on Halloween.
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