CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Wednesday,February25, 2026)— Crown Legacy FC today announcedthe signing of defender Ashton Kamdem to an 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro contract through 2026, with Club options through June 30, 2029. Kamdemmostrecently featured with the Akron Zips, where he enjoyed a four-year collegiate career.
“Ashton joins us with a wealth of experience at the collegiate and 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro level,” said Assistant General Manager Bobby Belair. “Ashton is a mature player and character who will be incredibly valuable to our squad as we enter our fourth season in 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro. We look forward to working with Ashton and furthering his development in our professional pathway.”
Kamdem, 21,made 76 appearances throughout his time with Akron, scoring three times and adding 12 assists.As a senior, Kamdem was a Third-Team All-BIG EAST and United Soccer Coaches All-Regionselectionafter anchoringa backline that recorded a league-best 13 shutouts and limited its opponents to a league-low 0.71 goals per gameaverage.
Prior to leaving for the Zips, Kamdemcame up through FC Cincinnati’s Academy system and eventuallyearned an opportunity withthe club’sNEXT Pro sidein 2022, where he made 13 appearances and tallied over1,000 minutesof professional experience.
Name:Ashton Kamdem
Transaction:Crown Legacy FC signsdefenderAshton Kamdem to an 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro contract through2026, with Club options through June 30, 2029.
Position:ٱڱԻ
Height:5’10”
Birthdate:3/2/2004(21)
Hometown:West Chester, Ohio
Previous Club:University ofAkron
Crown Legacy FC Roster as ofFebruary 25, 2026:
Goalkeeper (1):Jahiem Wickham
Defenders (3):Ashton Kamdem, Assane Ouedraogo, Willian Sangoquiza
Midfielders (4)\\\\:Aron John,Daniel Longo,Erik Peña, Andrej Subotić
Forwards (4)\\\\:RodolfoAloko,Barzee Blama,Nathan Richmond,EmmanuelUchegbu
