Abada’s hat trick helps Charlotte FC beat Montreal 4-0, clinch MLS Cup playoff berth
- On Wednesday, Charlotte FC defeated Montreal 4-0 to clinch a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs. Liel Abada's dominant performance proved decisive in securing the postseason spot.
- Idan Toklomati opened the scoring in the seventh minute, snapping Charlotte's three-game winless streak. Allan Saint-Maximin's cross from the penalty box set up the early goal.
- Subbed on in the 65th minute, Abada scored three goals in a 15-minute span. The 25-year-old forward recorded his first career hat trick, reaching eight goals this season.
- Montreal remains winless in its last five matches, with four losses. The club holds the fewest points in the Eastern Conference with a minus-30 goal differential.
- Charlotte hosts Orlando on Halloween, while Montreal plays Saturday at New York City. Both teams conclude their regular season with these final matchups.
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Abada’s hat trick helps Charlotte FC beat Montreal 4-0, clinch MLS Cup playoff berth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Liel Abada scored a career-high three goals in a 15-minute span, and Charlotte FC beat CF Montreal 4-0 on Wednesday night to clinch a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs. Idan Toklomati had a goal and an assist for Charlotte (14-10-8), which snapped a three-game winless streak. Pep Biel added [...]
With just the honor at stake, Montreal FC jumped to Charlotte's court to make his campaign a little more decent in the MLS, where he occupies the last position in a season for oblivion. His rival, meanwhile, was betting on consolidating himself in front of the playoffs and for that he needed a convincing performance, as they came from three games without winning.And go ahead he got it: he scored for 4-0, a result that did justice to the process.…
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