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 | José Tavares | ||
| League | MLS Next Pro | ||
| 2023 | 1st, Eastern Conference Playoffs: Conference Semifinals | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | GK | Chituru Odunze |  United States
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| 41 | GK | Russell Shealy | United States
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| 44 | DF | João Pedro |  Brazil
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| 50 | GK | Nate Silveira | United States
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| 58 | MF | David Poreba | United States
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| 60 | MF | Nikola Petković |  Serbia
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| 61 | MF | Gurman Sangha |  Canada
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| 66 | MF | Philip Mayaka |  Kenya
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| 71 | FW | Josué | Brazil
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| 72 | FW | Kimarni Smith |  England
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| 75 | FW | Jacob Williams | United States
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| 79 | FW | Iuri Tavares |  Cape Verde
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| 80 | FW | Marko Filipović | Serbia
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| 83 | DF | João Guilherme | Brazil
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| 84 | DF | Ethan Dudley | United States
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| 88 | MF | Thiago | Brazil
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| — | FW | Jack Sarkos | United States
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- ^ Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.
- ^ Charlotte FC Academy Player.
Staff
| Coaching staff | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | José Tavares |
| Assistant coach | Kevin Sawchak |
| Assistant coach | Pedro Mané |
| Goalkeeper coach | Brian Edwards |
References
- ^ 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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