Charlotte, NC (Friday March 31, 2023) – Crown Legacy FC today announced its roster for the 2023 season.
The 2023 roster is comprised of 14 players signed to MLS NEXT Pro contracts that is headlined by international talent and collegiate standouts. CLFC will also feature select Charlotte FC-contracted players and high potential academy talents, to further their development.
In its first-ever match against Huntsville City FC on March 26, Crown Legacy FC rostered a squad of 12 first-team contracted players, seven MLS NEXT Pro contracted players and one academy product (Ervin Cruz-Garcia).
Crown Legacy FC continues its inaugural MLS NEXT Pro campaign tonight, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. ET against FC Cincinnati 2 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews. Click here for tickets.
Crown Legacy FC MLS NEXT Pro roster as of 03/31/23
Goalkeepers:
Russell Shealy, Nate Silveira
Defenders:
João Pedro, João Guilherme, Ethan Dudley
Midfielders:
Nikola Petković, Jacob Williams, David Poreba, Thiago Rodrigues da Costa, Philip Mayaka
Forwards:
Marko Filipovic, Iuri Tavares, Gurman Sangha, Josué Rodrigues
Potential CLTFC loanees:
Isaac Walker, Adam Armour, Jack Neeley, Jan Sobocinski, Hamady Diop, Nick Scardina, Andrew Privett, Ben Bender, Chris Hegardt, Patrick Agyemang, Brian Romero, Nimfasha Berchimas, Brandon Cambridge
Possible Academy selections:
Ervin Cruz-Garcia, Eric Pena, Oliver Weng, Brando Bedolla, Aron John, Brandon Marshall, Xander Martin, Aryeh Miller, James Nyandjo, Boni Salinas, Sam Sery, Logan Brown