Crown Legacy FC

Crown Legacy FC

Full name	Crown Legacy FC
Founded	August 4, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-08-04)
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	https://www.crownlegacyfc.com/
Home colors Away colors

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	DF	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. Charlotte FC Academy Player.

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. 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.

External links

• Official website