Liel Abada scored a hat trick in Charlotte FC's 4-0 win against CF Montréal on Wednesday to clinch a playoff spot for The Crown" name="description">. Hat trick, a playoff clinch and a home victory — what more could you want? With Liel Abada's hat trick and a 4-0 victory against CF Montréal on Wednesday at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte FC clinched a spot in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.