CLFC wins its first match of the 2024 season
What you missed: Crown Legacy FC secures its first three points of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season in a dominant 3-1 win over New York City FC II. CLFC saw three players earn their first goals with the Club with Jonathan Nyandjo, Dylan Sing and Willian Sangoquiza finding the net.
Key Takeaways:
- 2024 MLS Superdraft first-round pick Tyger Smalls earned two assists and started the match with Crown Legacy FC after making his MLS debut yesterday with Charlotte FC
- The attack came alive today with three different players finding the back of the net and three others earning assists
- Midfielder Aron John and defender Nick Scardina continue to contribute with CLFC, each earning assists today
- Arial play seemed to be an advantage for Crown Legacy FC, earning two goals off of headers
What's Next: Crown Legacy FC will finish its two-match, taking on FC Cincinnati 2 on May 4th. CLFC will return home on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:30 p.m. ET to take on New England Revolution II. Tickets can be purchased for the upcoming home match here.
Match #: 6
Location: Belson Stadium, Queens, New York
Date: April 28, 2024
Stats: click here
Box Score: Crown Legacy FC (1-2-3, 8 Points, 11th in East); New York City FC II (2-3-1, 8 points, 9th in East)
Crown Legacy FC Starting XI:
Odunze (GK); Scardina (Neeley), Sangoquiza, Ouedraogo, Forbes; Mayaka, Duke, John (Mirkovic); Sing (Nyandjo), Berchimas (Romero), Smalls (Rodrigues)
New York City FC II Starting XI:
McFarlane, Carrizo, Shore, Baiera, Rando, Hauschild, Leong, Rozhansky, Arevalo, Jimenez, Calheira
