Charlotte FC forward Idan Toklomati, right, moves the ball against CF Montreal defender Brayan Vera during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Abada’s hat trick helps Charlotte beat Montreal 4-0, clinch MLS Cup playoff berth
Oct 28, 2026 | 8:20 PM
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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 three assists.
Abada had his first career hat trick and the third in club history, joining Toklomati and Daniel Rios.
Montreal (6-19-7) is winless, with four losses, in its last five. Montreal has the fewest points (25) and worst goal differential (minus-30) in the Eastern Conference.
