Crown Legacy FC

Crown Legacy FC
Full nameCrown Legacy FC
FoundedAugust 4, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-08-04)
StadiumMecklenburg County Sportsplex
Matthews, North Carolina
Capacity5,000
OwnerCharlotte FC
PresidentDarrius Barnes
ManagerJosé Tavares
LeagueMLS Next Pro
20231st, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
Websitehttps://www.crownlegacyfc.com/
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.

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. Player Nation
6 DF Bill Tuiloma ([A])  New Zealand
7 FW Jamie Paterson ([A])  England
15 MF Ben Bender ([A])  United States
17 FW Idan Toklomati  Israel
20 DF João Pedro ([A])  Brazil
23 MF Nikola Petković ([A])  Serbia
24 DF Jaylin Lindsey ([A])  United States
25 FW Tyger Smalls ([A])  England
26 GK Chituru Odunze ([A])  United States
27 FW Nimfasha Berchimas ([A])  United States
31 GK George Marks ([A])  United States
32 DF Hamady Diop ([A])  Senegal
35 MF Nick Scardina ([A])  United States
36 MF Brandon Cambridge ([A])  Canada
39 DF Jack Neeley ([A])  United States
40 DF Jahlane Forbes ([A])  United States
41 MF Brian Romero ([A])  United States
42 GK Isaac Walker  United States
43 DF Willian Sangoquiza (on loan from América de Quito)  Ecuador
44 DF Julian Bravo  United States
48 MF Aron John ([B])  United States
51 GK Nick Holliday  United States
52 MF Oscar Tonidandel ([B])  United States
54 DF Assane Ouedraogo  Ivory Coast
56 MF Erik Pena  United States
58 MF Brandon Parrish  United States
60 MF Cameron Duke  United States
63 DF Wyatt Holt ([B])  United States
64 DF James Nyandjo ([B])  United States
66 MF Philip Mayaka  Kenya
68 FW Dylan Sing  United States
71 FW Josué  Brazil
77 DF Amare Lucas ([B])  United States
79 MF Chandler Young ([B])  United States
80 FW Marko Filipović  Serbia
86 MF Filip Mirkovic  United States
87 FW Sebastian Bourget ([B])  United States
88 MF Thiago  Brazil
90 FW Jack Sarkos  United States
92 FW Rocket Ritarita ([B])  United States
93 FW Isaias Elizalde ([B])  United States
95 MF Simon Tonidandel ([B])  United States
97 FW Jonathan Nyandjo  United States
  1. ^
    Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.
    2.
  2. ^
    Charlotte FC Academy Player.
    3.

Staff

Coaching staff
Head coach
Assistant coach Kevin Sawchak
Assistant coach Pedro Mané
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. ^ a b 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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