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.
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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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History
editOn 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
editCrown 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
editCurrent roster
edit- ^ Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.
- ^ Charlotte FC Academy Player.
Staff
editCoaching staff | |
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Head coach | José Tavares |
Assistant coach | Kevin Sawchak |
Assistant coach | Pedro Mané |
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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