Crown Legacy FC

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Crown Legacy FC
Crown Legacy FC logo.png
Full nameCrown Legacy FC
FoundedAugust 4, 2022;2 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.PlayerNation
23 MF Nikola Petković ( [A] )Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
24 DF Mikah Thomas ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
31 GK George Marks ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
32 FW Barzee Blama Flag of the United States.svg  United States
39 DF Jack Neeley ( [A] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
41 MF Brian Romero ( [A] )Flag of Mali.svg  Mali
42 GK Isaac Walker Flag of the United States.svg  United States
43 DF Willian Sangoquiza Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador
44 DF Yves Tcheuyap Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
45 DF Jamie Smith Flag of England.svg  England
48 MF Aron John Flag of the United States.svg  United States
51 GK Nick Holliday Flag of the United States.svg  United States
54 DF Assane Ouedraogo Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast
55 MF Baye Coulibaly Flag of Mali.svg  Mali
56 MF Erik Pena Flag of the United States.svg  United States
58 MF Brandon Parrish Flag of the United States.svg  United States
60 MF Andrej Subotić Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
63 MF Wyatt Holt ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
68 FW Dylan Sing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
70 MF Emmanuel Uchegbu Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
77 MF Ferna Ferreira (on loan from Rio Ave F.C.)Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
88 MF Thiago Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
90 FW Jack Sarkos Flag of the United States.svg  United States
91 FW Magic Smalls ( [B] )Flag of England.svg  England
92 MF Rocket Ritaria ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
93 MF Isaias Elizalde ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
94 DF Luke Munson ( [B] )Flag of the United States.svg  United States
99 DF Daniel Moore Flag of the United States.svg  United States
— FW Leo Bartolović (on loan from NK Kustosija)Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
  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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