Dean Smith stated that he could offer 24-year-old Israeli winger Liel Abada no guarantees over his future and deferred the matter to Charlotte's front office. Smith said that a conversation about Abada's future would take place between the front office and Abada's representatives. Abada joined Charlotte FC in March 2024 and his current contract runs until the end of 2026. The winger has 18 caps and one goal for Israel and is valued by Transfermarkt at €7.00m.