Crown Legacy FC

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Crown Legacy FC
Crown Legacy FC logo.png
Full nameCrown Legacy FC
FoundedAugust 4, 2022;3 years ago (2022-08-04)
Stadium Mecklenburg County Sportsplex
Matthews, North Carolina
Capacity5,000
Owner Charlotte FC
President Darrius Barnes
Manager Gary Dicker
League MLS Next Pro
2023 1st, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
Website www.crownlegacyfc.com
Soccerball current event.svg Current season

Crown Legacy FC is an American soccer team that is located in Matthews, North Carolina. It is the reserve team of Charlotte FC and participates in MLS Next Pro.

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History

On March 31, 2022, Charlotte FC announced it would field an MLS Next Pro team under the leadership of president Darrius Barnes. [1] The club had previously affiliated with the Charlotte Independence of USL League One for the 2022 season. [2] The team was one of seven MLS-affiliated clubs that would join MLS Next Pro in 2023. [3]

The club's name, Crown Legacy FC, and circular logo were announced in January 2023 following a delay due to the death of Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes. [4] The inaugural season began on March 26. [5]

Stadium

Crown Legacy FC will play their home matches at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, North Carolina. The complex's main stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators. Charlotte FC has trained at the facility since 2022. [4]

Players and staff

Current roster

No.Pos.NationPlayer
32 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Barzee Blama
43 DF Flag of Ecuador.svg  ECU Willian Sangoquiza
48 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Aron John
54 DF Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  CIV Assane Ouedraogo
56 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Erik Pena
60 MF Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Andrej Subotić
64 DF Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Morrison Agyemang
70 MF Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Emmanuel Uchegbu
— MF Flag of Benin.svg  BEN Rodolfo Aloko
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Daniel Longo
— GK Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Lazar Kaličanin (on loan from FK Cukaricki)
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ashton Kamden
— FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nathan Richmond
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jahiem Wickham
  1. ^
    Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.
  2. ^
    Charlotte FC Academy Player.

Staff

Coaching staff
Head coach Gary Dicker
Assistant coach Kevin Sawchak
Goalkeeper coach Brian Edwards

References

  1. ↑ Spanberg, Erik (March 31, 2022). "Charlotte FC to bolster player development with addition of MLS Next Pro team in 2023". Charlotte Business Journal . Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  2. ↑ Zietlow, Alex (February 22, 2023). "What is Crown Legacy? It's what gives Charlotte FC roster options it's never had before". The Charlotte Observer . Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Seven MLS-affiliated clubs to join MLS Next Pro in 2023". MLS Next Pro. August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Spanberg, Erik (January 30, 2023). "Charlotte entry in MLS Next Pro circuit will be known as Crown Legacy FC" . Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ Zietlow, Alex (March 14, 2023). "Crown Legacy FC releases its 2023 schedule. Here's how to watch Charlotte FC's future". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved March 14, 2023.


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