Liel Abada
CHL
LW (RW)
One-v-One Creator
Oct 3, 2001 (24)
Right
5'8"
150 lb
CharlotteScores again
Abada scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 win against CF Montreal.
Analysis: Before and after the World Cup has been night and day for Abada, who has been on a tear post-tournament. After logging two G/A pre-tourney, he has followed up with seven G/A via four goals and three assists on 18 shots and seven chances created across nine appearances.
Finds back of net
Abada scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Atlanta United.
Analysis: Abada was back in the starting XI Saturday after a bench role in his last outing, with the forward putting his time to good use by scoring a 48th-minute goal. This comes as a fourth straight match with a goal contribution for the attacker, with two goals and two assists during that span. He now has three goals and five assists this campaign, with six of his goal contributions occurring since the restart of action following the World Cup.
Logs assist off bench in win
Abada made an assist after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over D.C. United.
Analysis: Abada was brought off the bench for the first time since the midseason break but was still able to appear on the scoresheet as he assisted Pep Biel for the goal that sealed the 3-1 win in the 77th minute. That's now two goals and three assists over the last six appearances for the forward, who keeps delivering every time he gets playing time.
Assists Wednesday
Abada assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-3 draw versus Toronto FC.
Analysis: Abada created a pair of chances and earned a single assist during Wednesday's draw. It was an all-offense affair throughout the match and Abada got involved, though he couldn't finish any of his chances in front of goal. Abada will play a big role in the attacking moving forward both as a creator and finisher.
Converts penalty Saturday
Abada scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win over Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Abada converted a penalty in the 9th minute Saturday, giving his side a 2-0 lead inside 10 minutes. It was one of two shots he took in the match. He now has three goal contributions in four matches since the World Cup break, an impressive run of form for the forward. He'll look to keep that momentum going Wednesday at Toronto.
Assists with lone chance created
Abada had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Abada set up Pep Biel after just seven minutes to assist the opening goal of the match. After not having a goal involvement since March, Abada has a goal and an assist in back to back starts to go along with three shots and two chances created over that stretch.
Scores goal
Abada scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta.
Analysis: Abada would give Charlotte their second goal of the match before Atlanta's eventual comeback, with the forward finding the back of the net in the 45th minute. This marks his first goal of the season, also with three assists in his 10 appearances (five starts). He went unused in their previous three games, so he will hope this means more time in the future after the exit of Wilfried Zaha.
Scores goal in draw
Abada scored once before being forced off in the 63rd minute of Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta due to fatigue rather than injury, according to manager Dean Smith, per TopBin90.
Analysis: Abada's goal came off a header from a Pep Biel cross to double Charlotte's lead in the first half, part of a strong showing that also saw him named among the top shot on target props heading into the match. His removal was purely precautionary given tired legs, and with no injury concern, he should be available without restriction for Charlotte's next fixture against NYRB on Saturday.
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