LIEL ABADA NEWS

Rotational role for 2025 Abada made 18 starts in 34 appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Abada had a rotational role in the attack in 2025, starting just over 50 percent of his games. He recorded five goals and one assist, while creating 27 chances, completing 31 crosses, and making 29 tackles. He primarily served as a backup for Wilfred Zaha, which is reflected in his reduced goal contributions and playing time this year.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Earns start in playoffs Abada had one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to New York City FC.

Impact Abada got the start for the first time since Aug 10, recording just a shot vs NYCFC. This was mainly due to the suspension to Wilfred Zaha, who is expected to return to the starting XI for Charlotte Saturday.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance Abada had three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Abada created one chance and sent in three crosses, but was unable to get on the scoresheet in a tightly-contested match. The forward has plenty of upside, but has been playing on the left side of the midfield, which limits his goal chances in some matches. Abada remains a strong attacking option in any formation moving forward.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Saturday Abada (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Toronto.

Impact Abada completed his recovery from a slight injury prior to this match and could be used as Kerwin Vargas' replacement at some point. Abada has recently struggled to become a consistent starter but can usually generate a few shots and chances created. In terms of direct contributions, he has scored five goals and delivered one assist in 22 games played this year.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Abada is out for Saturday's match against Atlanta due to a thigh injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Abada is heading to the injury report for the time being after he suffered a thigh injury over the week. He did start in their last outing, so this will force a change while he is out. That said, Kerwin Vargas will likely take his time on the right flank until he returns.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC takes losing streak into match with Orlando City

Charlotte FC looks to stop a three-game skid when it hosts Orlando City

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City hosts Charlotte FC in non-conference action

Sporting Kansas City and Charlotte FC hit the pitch in a non-conference matchup

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Markus Anderson's first career goal lifts Union to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Markus Anderson came off the bench in the 57th minute and scored his first career goal eight minutes into stoppage time to rally the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory over Charlo...

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC faces the Philadelphia Union after shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, Charlotte FC faces the Philadelphia Union

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Assists in win over Toronto Abada assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Abada had his creative effort rewarded when he pulled a ball back for Pep Biel to open the scoring in the 56th minute of the weekend clash. The right winger returned to the initial squad after producing off the bench during his previous performance, and he extended his streak to two games with at least one goal or assist. He'll aim to stay ahead of his positional rival Kerwin Vargas, although there could still be some rotation in the future.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pep Biel and Patrick Agyemang each score to lift Charlotte FC over Toronto FC 2-0

Pep Biel and Patrick Agyemang each scored a goal in the second half to lift Charlotte FC over Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday night

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Strikes as substitute Abada scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Abada entered the match in the 71st minute and scored Charlotte's second goal five minutes into his appearance while tying for the team-high in shots. The was the first since May 11th for the forward as he's combined for five shots and four crosses over his last three appearances.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes as substitute Abada scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Abada entered the match in the 71st minute and scored Charlotte's second goal five minutes into his appearance while tying for the team-high in shots. The was the first since May 11th for the forward as he's combined for five shots and four crosses over his last three appearances.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Choupo-Motin scores twice on penalties to send New York Red Bulls past Charlotte FC

Eric Maxim Choupo-Motin scored two penalty kicks and the New York Red Bulls never trailed in a 4-2 win over Charlotte FC

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Agyemang and Charlotte FC visit the New York Red Bulls

Patrick Agyemang leads Charlotte FC into a matchup with the New York Red Bulls after scoring two goals against the Columbus Crew

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC aims to break losing streak in matchup with the Columbus Crew

Charlotte FC will try to stop a five-game losing streak when it hosts the Columbus Crew

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC takes losing streak into match against the Chicago Fire

Charlotte FC looks to stop a four-game slide when it hosts the Chicago Fire

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Scores again in loss Abada took four shots and scored the opener in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Abada scored for the second consecutive match, netting his third across his last four appearances. He has picked up the attacking slack of late and will look to carry the momentum into Wednesday's road clash at Orlando.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mukhtar, Shaffelburg lift Nashville past Charlotte 2-1 amid supporters' immigration worries

Hany Mukhtar tied it and Jacob Shaffelburg scored the go-ahead goal, lifting Nashville to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte in a match that took a back seat to immigration issues

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Nashville hosts Charlotte FC in non-conference action

Nashville and Charlotte FC square off in non-conference play

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Scores versus Columbus Abada scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Abada scored his third goal of the season Saturday, an unassisted strike in the 64th minute which cut the deficit to 3-2. He took two shots in his fourth straight match and also created one chance. He was subbed off in the 83rd minute for Kerwin Vargas.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew top Charlotte FC 4-2 to maintain Eastern Conference lead

Dylan Chambost scored the game’s first goal and helped spearhead a balanced attack by the Eastern Conference leading Columbus Crew who beat Charlotte FC 4-2

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Columbus Crew host Charlotte FC in conference play

Charlotte FC visits the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference play

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC takes shutout streak into matchup with the New England Revolution

Charlotte FC comes into a matchup against the New England Revolution after recording two straight shutout wins

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Scores in win Abada scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Abada found the scoresheet with a goal against San Diego on Saturday. This was his second goal in five matches, recording 10 shots (six on target), six crosses (one accurate) and five tackles in that span.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE