Crown Legacy FC fall short to Toronto FC II on MLS NEXT Pro Decision Day; Crown Legacy clinch playoff spot despite the result.
What you missed: Crown Legacy fell short in an unfortunate loss to Toronto FC II on MLS NEXT Pro Decision Day. Crown Legacy hosted the Canadian side for their final regular season matchup. Toronto FC II slipped their first goal just past Chituru Odunze’s fingertips to open their scoresheet in the 16th minute. Toronto FC II was then awarded a penalty kick in the 23rd minute, allowing them to go up over Crown Legacy 2-0. Dylan Sing answered with a goal for the Crown shortly after, but their efforts weren’t quite able to hold strong through the match. Toronto FC II ended up earning the 4-1 win over Crown Legacy FC. Despite the result, Crown Legacy were able to clinch a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs for the second year in a row.
Key Takeaways:
- Dylan Sing scores his 7th goal of the season, earning himself the second leading goal scorer on the team.
- Crown Legacy earned themselves a spot in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs as the eighth seed.
- Aron John finishes the regular season tied for the assist record this season with 10 assists.
Media Assets:
- Head Coach Kevin Sawchak – Here
What's Next: Crown Legacy FC will compete in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
Match #: 28
Location: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, Matthews, NC
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Stats: click here
Box Score: Crown Legacy FC (11-10-7, 45 Points, 8th in East); Toronto FC II (10-12-6, 37 points, 12th in East)
Crown Legacy FC Starting XI:
Odunze (GK); Tuiloma, Joao Pedro (Romero); Toklomati, Lindsey, Paterson (John); Berchimas (Duke); Scardina, Cambridge, Sangoquiza (Pena); Sing (Jo. Nyandjo)
Toronto FC II Starting XI:
Wilson (GK), Pearlman (R. Chukwu); Rodrigues, Stojadinovic, Edwards, Batiz, Cimermancic, Staniland (Fisher); Dumitru (Olguin); Sharp (Avari); Altobelli (J. Chukwu
