Crown Legacy FC
Charlotte FC's MLS NEXT Pro development affiliate, founded for the 2023 season. Plays at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. 2026: 8-2-6, 34 pts, 2nd in the Eastern Conference (as of 7/10/26). Head coach Kevin Sawchak (1st full year). Primary academy-to-first-team pathway (Aloko, Berchimas, Aron John, Coulibaly all promoted).
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Charlotte FC's Development Team Is Quietly Having the Club's Best Season
Jack Beckett·
Crown Legacy FC, Charlotte FC's MLS NEXT Pro development side, sits second in the Eastern Conference at 8-2-6 and has already sent four players up to the First Team. It is the clearest sign yet that the club's academy-to-pro pipeline is working.