Crown Legacy FC

Crown Legacy FC
Full nameCrown Legacy FC
FoundedAugust 4, 2022; 4 years ago (2022-08-04)
StadiumMecklenburg County Sportsplex
Matthews, North Carolina
Capacity5,000
OwnerCharlotte FC
PresidentDarrius Barnes
ManagerKevin Sawchak
LeagueMLS Next Pro
202513th, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: DNQ
Websitewww.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. The club had previously affiliated with the Charlotte Independence of USL League One for the 2022 season. The team was one of seven MLS-affiliated clubs that would join MLS Next Pro in 2023.

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. The inaugural season began on March 26.

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.

Players and staff

Current roster

No. Pos. Nation Player
31 GK  USA Jahiem Wickham
32 FW  USA Barzee Blama
34 DF  USA Andrew Johnson
43 DF  ECU Willian Sangoquiza
45 DF  ENG Jamie Smith
48 MF  USA Aron John
50 GK  SRB Lazar Kaličanin (on loan from Čukarički)
53 GK  USA J. P. Philpot
54 DF  CIV Assane Ouedraogo
56 MF  USA Erik Pena
58 MF  USA Daniel Longo
60 MF  SRB Andrej Subotić
64 DF  GHA Morrison Agyemang
70 MF  UGA Emmanuel Uchegbu
71 FW  USA Nathan Richmond
74 MF  ECU Michael Ayoví
77 MF  ENG Ty Barnett
83 FW  CAN Hugo Mbongue
90 DF  USA Ashton Kamdem
  1. ^
    Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.
    2.
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    Charlotte FC Academy Player.
    3.

Staff

Coaching staff
Head coach Kevin Sawchak
Assistant coach Kevin Martínez
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.