Crown Legacy FC is the MLS Next Pro affiliate team of Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team serves as a crucial developmental platform, playing its home matches at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex. Founded ahead of the 2023 MLS Next Pro season, Crown Legacy wears the black, blue, and white colors of its parent club. The team's name and crest pay homage to the Queen City's history and the legacy that the organization aims to build for the future. The primary focus is on player progression, providing valuable competitive minutes to young talents, academy graduates, and players returning from injury. In its inaugural season, the team showed promise with a mix of exciting youth and experienced leadership, aiming to compete at the top of the Eastern Conference. The culture is one of growth and preparation, with the ultimate goal of feeding players into the first-team squad at Charlotte FC, all under the watchful eye of a dedicated local fan base that supports the next generation of stars.