Full Time: Crown Legacy FC 5-1 Chicago Fire II

CLFC plays through two weather delays to secure all three points

What you missed: After a weather delay, Crown Legacy FC was able to overcome an early goal by former CLFC midfielder David Poreba to get out to a 2-1 lead with goals from Aron John and Nick Scardina. After the second weather delay, defender Jahlane Forbes found the net and Charlotte FC Homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas netted a brace to extend the Club's lead to four and secure all three points.

Key Takeaways:

• John's goal tonight makes him tied for fourth in all of MLS NEXT Pro for goal contributions with 10
• Forbes' goal was his third in two matches
• In two matches under Interim Head Coach Kevin Sawchak, the Club has scored five goals in each of its wins
• Berchimas netted a brace in his return to the Club after helping CLTFC's U-17s make it to the MLS NEXT Cup Final
• Charlotte FC players George Marks, Bill Tuiloma, Jaylin Lindsey and Joao Pedro all started for CLFC tonight
• Defender Willian Sangoquiza returned to the squad after representing Ecuador's U-20 side in a pair of matches

What's Next: Crown Legacy FC will travel to Tennessee to take on MLS NEXT Pro newcomers Chattanooga FC for the second time this season. The match kicks off on Saturday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass.

Match #: 14

Location: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, Matthews, NC

Date: June 30, 2024

Stats: click here

Box Score: Crown Legacy FC (6-5-3, 23 Points, 6th in East); Chicago Fire II (6-3-5, 27 points, 4th in East)

Crown Legacy FC Starting XI:
Marks (GK); Pedro (Bravo), Tuiloma (Sangoquiza), Ouedraogo, Lindsey (Romero); Mayaka (Pena), Duke, John; Scardina, Sing, Forbes (Berchimas)

Chicago Fire II Starting XI:
Los, Soudan, Shannon, Diouf, Konincks, Glasgow, Prpa, Osorio, Oregel, Poreba, Koffi