CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Wednesday,February25, 2026)— Crown Legacy FC today announcedthe signing of forward Nathan Richmond to an 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro contract throughJune 30, 2027, withClub options through June 30, 2029.Richmond was selectedout of Clemson Universitywith the No. 70 overall pick in the 2024 鶹Ƶ SuperDraft
“We are thrilled to welcome Nathan to Charlotte after a successful collegiate career with Clemson,” said Assistant General Manager Bobby Belair. “His dynamic and versatile profile stood out ahead of the 2024 SuperDraft and we believe he will be a valuable addition to this year’s squad. Nathan hasa very interestingand well-rounded profile for our Club andwe’relooking forward toassistinghim with the next step in his career.”
Richmond, 22, recently wrapped up a four-year collegiate career with the Tigers, appearing in 50 matches and totaling 13 goals and 12 assists.During Richmond’sfreshmanyear,the forward made 12 appearances and recorded one goal and two assists. The Atlanta, Georgia native had a breakout sophomore seasonenroute to anNCAA National ChampionshipandACC TournamentChampionship.His five goals and five assists earned him a nod to the All-ACC Third Team andselectionby Charlotte FC in the 2024 鶹Ƶ SuperDraft.
Following the SuperDraft, Richmond returned to Clemson but missed most of his junior season due to a season-ending injury. The forward returned in 2025 and posted his best statistical season of his career, scoringseven goals and notching five assists, landing him on the All-ACC Second Team.
Prior to his time in college, Richmond played at IMG Academy andwas named as the program’s Player of the Year in 2022, as well asbeing rankedthe No. 1 midfielder in Georgia byTopDrawerSoccer.He also has experience within the 鶹Ƶ Academy system,suiting upforAtlanta UnitedfromU-12-U-16.
Name:Nathan Richmond
Transaction:Crown Legacy FCsignsforwardNathan Richmond to an 鶹Ƶ NEXT Pro contract throughJune 30, 2027, with Club options through June 30, 2029.
Position:ǰɲ
Height:5’6”
Birthdate:1/26/2004(22)
Hometown:Atlanta, Georgia
Previous Club:Clemson University
Crown Legacy FC Roster as of February 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
