How they got here: Crown Legacy FC are flying high into the Playoffs

An outstanding season brings Crown Legacy FC into the playoffs with high expectations.

Crown Legacy's dominant regular season run harkens back to 2024, when the club also took the top spot in the East. However, this year's CLFC look to write an even more memorable story in the playoffs.

The club finished first in the Eastern Conference with 58 points and a 15W-5L-8T record. It takes on Red Bull New York II (7 PM ET Sunday, Oct. 18 | MLSNEXTPro.com, OneFootball) in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

"If you're working hard, you'll be ready for that opportunity."

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— Crown Legacy FC (@crownlegacyfc) October 12, 2026

Season series

The teams have met only once in 2026, with Crown Legacy earning a 3-0 win away from home over Red Bulls II on July 24.

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— Crown Legacy FC (@crownlegacyfc) October 16, 2026

Player spotlight

It's been an incredible year from Nathan Richmond and Hugo Mbongue. Mbongue leads the team with 14 goals, and Richmond is the team's engine with 9g/10a.