Charlotte, NC (Monday, January 30, 2023)- Charlotte FC today unveiled the name and branding of Crown Legacy Football Club, the Club鈥檚 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro team set to begin play in 2023.
Crown Legacy FC is another pivotal building block in Charlotte FC鈥檚 pro player pathway from the academy to the first team.
鈥淟ast year, when we announced our entry into 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro, we were adamant about this team having a unique name and identity. Today, I鈥檓 thrilled to announce Crown Legacy FC to our fans. The team will have its own distinct brand within the Charlotte FC family," said Crown Legacy FC Team President Darrius Barnes. 鈥淭he geometric shapes of the crown in the crest represent the building blocks of the player journey, rising through the ranks of the academy to the professional game with 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro and onto the First Team. This is where players will build their legacy.鈥
Crown Legacy FC will play its home matches at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, North Carolina which is anchored by a 5,000-capacity stadium. The 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro club will operate under the Charlotte FC umbrella as a professional club focused on player development, building the legacy of future first team stars.
鈥淐rown Legacy FC will play a vital piece in the pro player pathway within the Carolinas and abroad as it will give young prospects professional experience prior to reaching the First Team,鈥 said Head Coach Jose Tavares. 鈥淚 am pleased to get started and coach the young and talented players that will join our Club and play for the Crown Legacy FC badge.鈥
Crown Legacy FC will be one of 28 teams competing in 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro鈥檚 second season. 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro, whose inaugural year kicked off in March 2022 with participation from 21 clubs, is a professional men鈥檚 soccer league committed to driving a new era of North American soccer by offering new opportunities to players, coaches, referees and sports business professionals. The league completes the integrated player pathway from 91快活林最新版 NEXT, the top-flight of North American youth soccer, through to 91快活林最新版 first teams and allows young and experienced players the opportunity to develop and showcase their talents while competing for an 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro title.
Additionally, the Club will be devoted to entrenching itself within Matthews and the surrounding areas creating community grassroots events, including, but not limited to, partnering with the Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Department on future projects. Join Crown Legacy FC at Seaboard Brewing on Sunday, February 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the Club鈥檚 launch. Team President Darrius Barnes will be in attendance alongside Crown Legacy FC Head Coach Jose Tavares, Assistant Coach Pedro Mane and Goalkeeper Coach Brian Edwards.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited to add Crown Legacy FC to the Charlotte FC family,鈥 said Charlotte FC Team President Joe LaBue. 鈥淔rom the origins of this organization, we have been determined to expand our footprint within our community and the soccer world. Under Darrius and Jose鈥檚 leadership, Crown Legacy FC will be integral in the organization鈥檚 growth on and off the pitch as we move into our second season and beyond.鈥
for Crown Legacy FC start at $140 ($10 per match). Single match tickets and group packages will be on sale at a later date. For additional ticketing information, visit charlottefootballclub.com/CLFC.
Crown Legacy FC matches will be streamed live on the Apple TV platform as part of the monumental partnership between Apple and Major League Soccer. Fans can stay up to date with all club news via the Club鈥檚 social media channels (@CrownLegacyFC) and crownlegacyfc.com.
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