Israeli Stars Shine in MLS with Multiple Goals
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli soccer players Liel Abada and Dor Turgeman had standout performances in MLS games. Abada scored a rare hat-trick for Charlotte FC in their 4-0 victory over CF Montréal, securing a playoff spot. Turgeman scored two goals for the New England Revolution in their 3-2 win against the New York Red Bulls, extending their winning streak. Idan Toklumati also contributed a goal and an assist for Charlotte.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Liel Abada scored a rare hat-trick for Charlotte FC in their 4-0 MLS victory.
- Dor Turgeman scored a brace for the New England Revolution in their 3-2 win.
- Idan Toklumati scored one goal and provided an assist for Charlotte FC.
- Abada's hat-trick secured Charlotte FC's playoff berth.
- Turgeman's goals contributed to New England's fourth straight win.
Israeli footballers enjoyed a stellar night in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Wednesday. Liel Abada scored his first career hat-trick, Idan Toklumati contributed a goal and an assist, and Dor Turgeman netted a brace, with all three players being key figures in their respective teams' victories.
Abada was instrumental in Charlotte FC's dominant 4-0 win over CF Montréal. Coming on as a substitute in the 65th minute, he scored in the 67th, 79th, and 83rd minutes, netting three goals in just 16 minutes. This hat-trick marks his first in MLS and the third in Charlotte FC's history. Toklumati had opened the scoring for Charlotte in the 7th minute, and the team's victory secured their playoff spot. Abada has now scored 8 league goals this season, all since the All-Star break.
Meanwhile, Dor Turgeman scored twice to lead the New England Revolution to their fourth consecutive win, a 3-2 victory against the New York Red Bulls. Turgeman opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box and added another goal early in the second half. Despite the Red Bulls equalizing, Daniel Gazdag scored the winning goal for New England in the 83rd minute. The Revolution are now second in the Eastern Conference with 58 points.
The article also includes embedded tweets from Major League Soccer and Charlotte FC showcasing Abada's goals, and from New England Revolution highlighting Turgeman's goals.
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Centre 2Other 2
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.
