CHARLOTTE, N.C.(Friday,April17, 2026)— Crown Legacy FC today announced the signing ofEcuadorian forwardMichael Ayovito an 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro contract through the 2027season, with Club options through June30,2029.The attacker joins the Club from Independiente delValle where he featured primarily with the second team.
“We are excited to add Michael to our squad this season,” said Charlotte FC Assistant General Manager Bobby Belair. “Michael is a strong prospect coming from a great footballing environment who will develop well within 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro. We look forward to his integration and are excited about his potential.”
Ayoví, 20,totaled19appearances with Independiente del Valle’s reserve squad, C.D. Independiente Juniors,Liga Pro Serie B, notching one assist in357 minutesof actionsince making his debut in 2023. The forwardfeatured twice with Independiente’s U-20 side last season, recording a goal in124 minutes.
Name:Michael Ayoví
Transaction:Crown Legacy FC signsEcuadorian forward MichaelAyovíto an 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro contract through the 2027season, with options through June30,2029.
Position:ǰɲ
Height:5’10”
Birthdate:5/6/2005(20)
Hometown:Machala, Ecuador
Previous Club:Independientedel Valle (ECU)
Crown Legacy FC Roster as ofApril17, 2026:
Goalkeeper (2):LazarKaličanin, Jahiem Wickham
Defenders (4):Ashton Kamdem, Assane Ouedraogo, WillianSangoquiza, Jamie Smith
Midfielders (4):Aron John, Daniel Longo, Erik Peña, Andrej Subotić
Forwards (5):MichaelAyoví,Barzee Blama, HugoMbongue,Nathan Richmond, EmmanuelUchegbu
