Clubname: | Crown Legacy FC |
American: | y |
Stadium: | Mecklenburg County Sportsplex Matthews, North Carolina |
Capacity: | 5,000 |
Owner: | Charlotte FC |
Chrtitle: | President |
Chairman: | Darrius Barnes |
Manager: | José Tavares |
League: | MLS Next Pro |
Season: | 2023 |
Position: | 1st, Eastern Conference Playoffs: Conference Semifinals |
Current: | 2023 Crown Legacy FC season |
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Website: | https://www.crownlegacyfc.com/ |
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.
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]
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]