Crown Legacy FC

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.

Crown Legacy FC
Full nameCrown Legacy FC
FoundedAugust 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
StadiumMecklenburg County Sportsplex
Matthews, North Carolina
Capacity5,000
OwnerCharlotte FC
PresidentDarrius Barnes
ManagerJosé Tavares
LeagueMLS Next Pro
WebsiteClub website

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 is scheduled to begin 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
1 GK Kristijan Kahlina ([A])  Croatia
2 DF Jan Sobociński ([A])  Poland
4 DF Guzmán Corujo ([A])  Uruguay
15 MF Ben Bender ([A])  United States
17 FW McKinze Gaines ([A])  United States
21 FW Vinicius Mello ([A])  Brazil
23 GK Pablo Sisniega ([A])  Mexico
26 GK Chituru Odunze  United States
27 FW Nimfasha Berchimas ([A])  United States
31 GK George Marks ([A])  United States
32 DF Hamady Diop ([A])  Senegal
33 FW Patrick Agyemang ([A])  United States
34 MF Andrew Privett ([A])  United States
35 MF Nick Scardina ([A])  United States
36 MF Brandon Cambridge ([A])  Canada
37 DF Jack Neeley ([A])  United States
38 MF Brian Romero ([A])  United States
39 GK Isaac Walker ([A])  United States
41 GK Russell Shealy  United States
42 DF Sam Sery ([B])  United States
44 DF João Pedro  Brazil
47 DF Tate Johnson (on loan from Tampa Bay Rowdies)  United States
48 MF Aron John ([B])  United States
50 GK Nate Silveira  United States
52 MF Ervin Cruz-Garcia ([B])  United States
54 DF Brandon Marshall ([B])  United States
56 MF Erik Pena-Boardman ([B])  United States
58 MF David Poreba  United States
59 GK Juan Martinez-Bastida ([B])  United States
60 MF Nikola Petković  Serbia
61 MF Gurman Sangha  Canada
63 MF Aryeh Miller ([B])  United States
64 DF James Nyandjo ([B])  United States
66 MF Philip Mayaka  Kenya
71 FW Josué  Brazil
72 FW Kimarni Smith  England
75 FW Jacob Williams  United States
79 FW Iuri Tavares  Cape Verde
80 FW Marko Filipović  Serbia
81 DF Trey Faticoni ([B])  United States
83 DF João Guilherme  Brazil
84 DF Ethan Dudley  United States
88 MF Thiago  Brazil
91 FW Brando Bedolla ([B])  United States
  1. ^
    Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.
    2.
  2. ^
    Charlotte FC Academy Player.
    3.

Staff
Coaching staff
Head coach José Tavares
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. 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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