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Darrius Barnes - Crown Legacy FC President

Darrius Barnes - Crown Legacy FC President

Barnes played eight seasons in the MLS with the New England Revolution after a stellar collegiate career at Duke University. His 9th year as a pro came with the New York Cosmos in the NASL. Following his retirement from professional soccer, Barnes joined the MLS league office in the partnership marketing department where he worked for over three years before joining Charlotte FC.

Kevin Sawchak - CLFC Interim Head Coach

Kevin Sawchak - CLFC Interim Head Coach

Sawchak, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, joined Crown Legacy FC as an Assistant Coach in February 2023, ahead of the Club's inaugural season. Prior to coming to the Queen City, he spent time as an assistant coach with USL League One sides Northern Colorado Hailstorm and Chattanooga Red Wolves. On June 12, 2024 it was announced that Sawchak would step in as Interim Head Coach, replacing Jose Tavares who returned to FC Porto.

Brian Edwards - CLFC Goalkeeper Coach

Brian Edwards - CLFC Goalkeeper Coach

Edwards has been with Charlotte FC’s Academy goalkeeper program since 2020. Prior to CLTFC, Edwards served as Assistant Men’s Coach at UNCC, Assistant Soccer Coach at Hofstra University, and a role as Coaching Director with the Carolina Rapids.

CLFC MLS NEXT PRO TECHNICAL & FRONT OFFICE STAFF
CLFC MLS NEXT PRO TECHNICAL & FRONT OFFICE STAFF

Devon Manifold

Performance Coach

Bruno Paschoalini

Team Administrator

Ben Green

Scout

Cameron Levenson-Cruz

Equipment Assistant

Cameron Hillis

Head Athletic Trainer

Matthew Zaremba

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Katie Best

Sports Dietitian

Trent Slagle

Communications Coordinator