Charlotte FC reveal MLS NEXT Professional particulars

Charlotte FC have revealed the small print of their MLS NEXT Professional crew: Crown Legacy FC.

The affiliate membership will enter Main League Soccer’s growth league within the coming season, with their residence matches to be performed on the 5,000-capacity Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, North Carolina.

On Monday, CLTFC revealed the small print about Crown Legacy FC, together with the identify itself and the membership crest.

“Final 12 months, after we introduced our entry into MLS NEXT Professional, we have been adamant about this crew having a singular identify and id. At this time, I’m thrilled to announce Crown Legacy FC to our followers. The crew can have its personal distinct model throughout the Charlotte FC household,” Crown Legacy FC crew president Darrius Barnes mentioned in a membership press launch.

“The geometric shapes of the crown within the crest signify the constructing blocks of the participant journey, rising by way of the ranks of the academy to the skilled recreation with MLS NEXT Professional and onto the First Staff. That is the place gamers will construct their legacy.” 

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Additional explaining the membership’s function, first-ever crew head coach Jose Tavares mentioned: “Crown Legacy FC will play an important piece within the professional participant pathway throughout the Carolinas and overseas as it’s going to give younger prospects skilled expertise previous to reaching the First Staff. I’m happy to get began and coach the younger and gifted gamers that can be a part of our Membership and play for the Crown Legacy FC badge.” 

In addition to offering a pathway for younger gamers, Crown Legacy FC will type roots throughout the Matthews neighborhood, in addition to strengthening Charlotte FC’s bond and presence throughout the Carolinas.

“I’m excited so as to add Crown Legacy FC to the Charlotte FC household,” Charlotte FC president Joe LaBue mentioned. “From the origins of this group, we now have been decided to develop our footprint inside our neighborhood and the soccer world. Below Darrius and Jose’s management, Crown Legacy FC will likely be integral within the group’s progress on and off the pitch as we transfer into our second season and past.”