Kevin Sawchak
Head Coach — Crown Legacy FC
Crown Legacy FC head coach, appointed Jan. 21, 2026 (his first full season). Joined CLFC in Feb. 2023; was interim HC in 2024 (8-5-5, run to MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Semifinals). UAB alum.
Coverage (2 articles)
Crown Legacy FC Leads the Eastern Conference, and It Has a Game in Hand
Jack Beckett·
Charlotte FC's development side beat Red Bull New York II 3-0 on Friday and sits first in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference with 40 points from 19 matches, one clear of Columbus Crew 2 with a match in hand. The goal that made it 3-0 came from two Charlotte academy players, each recording a career first.
The FC 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.