Crown Legacy FC is an American

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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. The club had previously affiliated with the Charlotte Independence of USL League One for the 2022 season. The team was one of seven MLS-affiliated clubs that would join MLS Next Pro in 2023. 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

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. The inaugural season is scheduled to begin on March 26.

Stadium

Crown Legacy FC will play their home matches at the

Mecklenburg County Sportsplex The Sportsplex at Matthews is a large sports complex and park in Matthews, North Carolina, southeast of Charlotte, featuring 12 full-sized soccer fields anchored by a 2,300-seat stadium. The stadium currently seats 5,000 as it has been expanded ...

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.

Players and staff

Current roster

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Staff

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References

External links

* Association football clubs established in 2022 2022 establishments in North Carolina Charlotte FC Soccer clubs in North Carolina Reserve soccer teams in the United States MLS Next Pro teams {{NorthCarolina-footyclub-stub