Crown Legacy FC

On March 31, 2022, Charlotte FC announced it would field an MLS Next Pro team under the leadership of president Darrius Barnes.{{cite news |last=Spanberg |first=Erik |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Charlotte FC to bolster player development with addition of MLS Next Pro team in 2023 |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2022/03/31/charlotte-fc-to-add-mls-next-pro-team-in-2023.html |work=Charlotte Business Journal |accessdate=March 14, 2023}} The club had previously affiliated with the Charlotte Independence of USL League One for the 2022 season.{{cite news |last=Zietlow |first=Alex |date=February 22, 2023 |title=What is Crown Legacy? It's what gives Charlotte FC roster options it's never had before |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-fc/article272562612.html |work=The Charlotte Observer |accessdate=March 14, 2023}} The team was one of seven MLS-affiliated clubs that would join MLS Next Pro in 2023.{{cite news |date=August 4, 2022 |title=Seven MLS-affiliated clubs to join MLS Next Pro in 2023 |url=https://www.mlsnextpro.com/news/seven-mls-affiliated-clubs-to-join-mls-next-pro-in-2023 |publisher=MLS Next Pro |accessdate=August 4, 2022}}

The club's name, Crown Legacy FC, and circular logo were announced in January 2023 following a delay due to the death of Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes.{{cite news |last=Spanberg |first=Erik |date=January 30, 2023 |title=Charlotte entry in MLS Next Pro circuit will be known as Crown Legacy FC |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2023/01/30/tepper-sports-entertainment-charlotte-fc-mls.html |work=Charlotte Business Journal |url-access=subscription |accessdate=March 14, 2023}} The inaugural season began on March 26.{{cite news |last=Zietlow |first=Alex |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Crown Legacy FC releases its 2023 schedule. Here's how to watch Charlotte FC's future. |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-fc/article272614842.html |work=The Charlotte Observer |accessdate=March 14, 2023}}

Crown Legacy FC will play their home matches at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews, North Carolina. The complex's main stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators. Charlotte FC has trained at the facility since 2022.

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{{Cnote2|A|group=1|n=1|Signed to first team contract with Charlotte FC.}}

{{Cnote2|B|group=1|n=1|Charlotte FC Academy Player.}}

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