Crown Legacy FC
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| Full name | Crown Legacy FC | ||
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| Founded | August 4, 2022 | ||
| Stadium | Mecklenburg County Sportsplex Matthews, North Carolina | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 | ||
| Owner | Charlotte FC | ||
| President | Darrius Barnes | ||
| Manager | Gary Dicker | ||
| League | MLS Next Pro | ||
| 2023 | 1st, Eastern Conference Playoffs: Conference Semifinals | ||
| Website | https://www.crownlegacyfc.com/ | ||
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Current roster
[edit]| No. | Pos. | Player | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | GK | Isaac Walker |  United States
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| 43 | DF | Willian Sangoquiza |  Ecuador
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| 48 | MF | Aron John | United States
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| 54 | DF | Assane Ouedraogo |  Ivory Coast
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| 56 | MF | Erik Pena | United States
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| 58 | MF | Brandon Parrish | United States
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| 68 | FW | Dylan Sing | United States}
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| 88 | MF | Thiago |  Brazil
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| 90 | FW | Jack Sarkos | United States
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| — | MF | Baye Coulibaly |  Mali
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| — | DF | Jamie Smith |  England
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- ^ Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.
- ^ Charlotte FC Academy Player.
Staff
[edit]| Coaching staff | |
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| Head coach | Gary Dicker |
| Assistant coach | Kevin Sawchak |
| Goalkeeper coach | Brian Edwards |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Seven MLS-affiliated clubs to join MLS Next Pro in 2023". MLS Next Pro. August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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