Pe帽a becomes first academy player in Club history to sign an 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro contract聽
CHARLOTTE, NC (Thursday, December 21, 2023) 鈥 Crown Legacy FC today announced the signing of midfielder Erik Pe帽a.
Pe帽a becomes the first CLTFC Academy player in Club history to sign an 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro contract.
鈥淓rik is proof that hard work, dedication, and intentional effort to his development pays off,鈥 said Technical Director Bobby Belair. 鈥淭he Club has been working to create the Pro-Player Pathway since 2020, and Crown Legacy FC has proved to be an excellent way for young players to earn professional minutes. We are extremely proud of Erik to be the first player to take this pathway, and we look forward to watching him grow and be an example for the rest of our Academy.鈥
Pe帽a, 18, spent the 2023 season with Crown Legacy FC, notching 12 appearances, 2 starts and 296 minutes as an academy player.
鈥淚 am honored and so thankful to receive a professional contract with Crown Legacy FC,鈥 said Pe帽a. 鈥淚鈥檇 like to show my gratitude to the coaches within the academy and the rest of the staff at the Club for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. I am excited to get back to work with my teammates and push to have another successful season in 2024.鈥 聽
Originally from Saltillo, Mexico, Pe帽a suited up for Queen City Mutiny before joining Charlotte FC鈥檚 Academy at 15.
Transaction:聽Crown Legacy FC signs Erik Pe帽a to an 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro Contract
Name:聽Erik Pe帽a Boardman
Position:听惭颈诲蹿颈别濒诲别谤
Height:听5鈥6鈥
Weight:聽150 lbs
Date of Birth:听6/1/2005
Age:听18
Hometown:聽Saltillo, Mexico
Last Club:聽Charlotte FC Academy
How Acquired:聽Signed to 91快活林最新版 NEXT Pro Contract
