Carolina Core FC to Open Inaugural 2024 Season Against Crown Legacy FC
HIGH POINT, NC – Carolina Core FC today announced the Club will travel to Crown Legacy FC to kick off its inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro on Sunday, March 17 at 5 p.m. at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex.
Affiliate of MLS Club Charlotte FC, Crown Legacy FC enters its second season in MLS NEXT Pro, after an opening 2023 season that saw them finish atop the Eastern Conference.
Carolina Core FC will officially kick off its 2024 preseason on Friday, February 3rd, featuring in seven matches in preparation for the club’s inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro.
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ABOUT Carolina Core FC
Founded in 2022, Carolina Core FC is an independent professional men’s soccer club that will begin play in MLS NEXT Pro in 2024. The club’s local owners are dedicated to community development through its on-field and off-field activities. Carolina Core FC has diligently worked behind the scenes to build together its experienced executive staff, including High Point Native, Eddie Pope as the Chief Sporting Officer. Eddie is a former U.S. Men’s National Team, MLS legend and USSF Hall of Famer. #CCFC will play its home matches in High Point, N.C. at Truist Point, the $38 million stadium located in the revitalized downtown social district. Supporters can join the club by securing a season seat and ordering Carolina Core FC merchandise at www.carolinacorefc.com.
ABOUT MLS NEXT Pro
Launched in 2022 by Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro is a professional men’s soccer league in the United States and Canada that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT to MLS first teams. MLS NEXT Pro continues to grow the game through innovation and diversity, bringing professional soccer to new communities and creating opportunities both on and off the field. MLS NEXT Pro will celebrate its third season in 2024 with 29 teams, 27 MLS-affiliated and two independent, Carolina Core FC and Chattanooga FC. Additional MLS-affiliated and independent clubs will join in the years ahead, including Cleveland and Jacksonville Armada FC. The majority of MLS NEXT Pro’s matches are broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV as part of the groundbreaking partnership between Apple and MLS. For more information about MLS NEXT Pro, visit?mlsnextpro.com.