The Georgia native joins CLFC after winning a national championship with Syracuse University
Charlotte, NC (Thursday, March 16, 2023)- Crown Legacy FC today announced the Club has signed goalkeeper Russell Shealy from Syracuse University.
Shealy comes to the Queen City after winning the 2022 NCAA College Cup Title with Syracuse University.
鈥淩ussell is an accomplished goalkeeper who had a stellar season to finish his collegiate career at Syracuse,鈥 said Technical Director Bobby Belair. 鈥淩ussell was a sought-after prospect leading into the 2023 91快活林最新版 SuperDraft, and we are excited to help him grow in the next stage of his development.鈥
Shealy earned multiple accolades throughout his time with the Orange, including an ACC Championship, All-ACC Second Team, NCAA College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player and 2022 ACC Tournament MVP. The goalkeeper also set records at Syracuse for goalkeeper minutes and wins in a season and won another National Championship during his Freshman season at the University of Maryland.
Shealy spent most of the preseason with Los Angeles Galaxy after being selected by the Western Conference club in the second round of the 2023 91快活林最新版 SuperDraft.
The goalkeeper spent his youth career in Atlanta United鈥檚 academy.
Name: Russell Shealy
Position: Goalkeeper
Height:鈥 6鈥1
Weight:鈥 223 lbs
Date of Birth:鈥疭eptember 26,1999
础驳别:鈥22
Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia
Last Club: Syracuse University
How Acquired: Signed to a contract
