CLFC drops third match of the season
What you missed: Crown Legacy FC loses 2-1 to FC Cincinnati 2 on the road in their first meeting this season. CLFC got out to an early lead with midfielder Aron John finding the back of the net for his second goal of the season. However, FCC2 were able to spark a comeback with a penalty shortly after and a late goal to steal all three points.
Key Takeaways:
- Charlotte FC Academy product Aron John continues to fill up the stat sheet as of late, not only netting his second goal of the year but also earning his fourth goal contribution in as many matches
- Goalkeeper Chituru Odunze continues to standout in between the posts with five saves against FCC2, giving him a league-leading 27 saves on the season
- CLFC continues to create opportunities with 110 shots on the season, fourth in MLS NEXT Pro
What's Next: Crown Legacy FC will return home on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 p.m. ET to take on New England Revolution II. To make a greater impact for our Legacy Donation of the Month, The Relatives, Crown Legacy FC will be hosting a clothes drive at its home matches for this match. Fans who donate two or more articles of clothing will receive a discounted ticket to a CLFC home match in May. One discounted ticket per fan who donates. To learn more about The Relatives clothes drive, click here. Tickets can be purchased for the upcoming home match here.
Match #: 7
Location: NKU Soccer Stadium, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Date: May 4, 2024
Stats: click here
Box Score: Crown Legacy FC (1-3-3, 8 Points, 13th in East); FC Cincinnati 2 (4-3-1, 13 points, 5th in East)
Crown Legacy FC Starting XI:
Odunze (GK); Rodrigues, Sangoquiza, Ouedraogo, Forbes; Mayaka, Duke, John; Mirkovic, Nyandjo, Berchimas
FC Cincinnati 2 Starting XI:
Louro, Aahedo, Schaefer, Foster, Dalev, Tablante, Jimenez, Chirilla, Stitz, Mangione, Benalcazar
