Checking in with Charlotte FC's international call-ups
By Brian Maurer - @BAMaurerMedia
While Charlotte FC was on break this past weekend several players for the Crown have been busy making a name for themselves on international duty. Multiple players from the club have scored their first international goals this window, and there are more exciting moments still to come.
Here's a quick update on all the Charlotte FC players who have been getting opportunities with their national teams during the September/October international break:
Liel Abada - Israel
Liel Abada got his first call up in over a year after strong club form with Charlotte this summer. The winger made back-to-back starts to close Israel's international window helping them earn draws as the Israelis end this camp in last in their Nations League group.
Idan Toklomati - Israel
Idan Toklomati was given a 26-minute run out against Ireland as Israel lost 3-0. The past two games Toklomati was left off the squad entirely, which makes one think there could be a short term injury he's dealing with, but nothing is confirmed. Regardless this fall camp has not gone how the young striker was hoping and will look to right the ship when he gets back to Charlotte.
Rodolfo Aloko - Benin
Rodolfo Aloko is having a strong international break. He has started in both of Benin's games as they look to qualify for Africa Cup of Nations. Benin earned a point in their opener in a 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso and then Aloko scored a brace to help Benin get all three points against Mauritania to put the Beninese top of their group. These were the first goals scored by the teenage winger on for Benin.
Next up is a friendly against Argentina in Lionel Messi's farewell match. If Aloko earns another start in this game and performs well his stock could be on a major rise.
Andrew Johnson - Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
Andrew Johnson has also had a strong international break as SVG has earned three straight wins to start Concacaf Nations League B play and Johnson scored the game winner in their second match against Belize. It was the former Cornell defender's first international goal. Johnson and SVG have one more game this window against Sint Maarten tomorrow as they look to stay top of their group through October camp.
