Crown Legacy FC

Soccer club

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| Gary Dicker
League| MLS Next Pro
2023| 1st, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
Website| https://www.crownlegacyfc.com/

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Current season

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

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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

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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

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### Current roster

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No.  | Pos.  | Player  | Nation

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17  | FW | Idan Toklomati |  Israel
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

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Coaching staff

Head coach  | Gary Dicker
Assistant coach  | Kevin Sawchak
Goalkeeper coach  | Brian Edwards

## References

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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. ^ 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.
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

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* Official website

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Charlotte FC

Charlotte, North Carolina

Club|

* History
* Players
* Records
* Seasons

Stadiums|

* Bank of America Stadium (2022–present)

Affiliated clubs|

* Crown Legacy FC (MLS Next Pro)

Key personnel|

Owners
David Tepper
President
David Tepper
Head coach
Dean Smith

Major League Soccer

Seasons (4)|

* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

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MLS Next Pro

Eastern Conference|

* Atlanta United 2
* Carolina Core FC
* Chattanooga FC
* Chicago Fire FC II
* Crown Legacy FC
* FC Cincinnati 2
* Columbus Crew 2
* Huntsville City FC
* Inter Miami CF II
* New England Revolution II
* New York City FC II
* New York Red Bulls II
* Orlando City B
* Philadelphia Union II
* Toronto FC II

Western Conference|

* Austin FC II
* Colorado Rapids 2
* Houston Dynamo 2
* Los Angeles FC 2
* Minnesota United FC 2
* North Texas SC
* Portland Timbers 2
* Real Monarchs
* Sporting Kansas City II
* St. Louis City 2
* Tacoma Defiance
* The Town FC
* Ventura County FC
* Whitecaps FC 2

Future teams|

* Connecticut United FC (2025)
* Jacksonville Armada FC (2025)
* Cleveland (2026)
* Grand Rapids (2027)

Former teams|

* Rochester New York FC

Seasons|

* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Miscellaneous|

* Major League Soccer
* MLS Next

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Sports teams based in North Carolina

Australian rules football|

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North Carolina Tigers

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NBA
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CDL
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Carolina Core FC
Crown Legacy FC
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See also
Sports in North Carolina
List of sports venues in North Carolina

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