Columbus Crew 2 News: Today’s opponent, Crown Legacy FC new to MLS Next Pro

Crown Legacy FC’s Main stadium at the Sportsplex at Matthews. 2020 photo. By Bobby Brandon – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https commons.wikimedia.org

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TEAM HISTORY

Crown Legacy FC is an American professional 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 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 Anton Walkes. The inaugural season is scheduled to begin on March 26.

DARRIUS BARNES IS TEAM PRESIDENT

JOSE TAVARES IS THE HEAD COACH

TEAM ROSTER