January 22, 2025...AFC Toronto Signs April Lantaigne to Continue Local Recruitment (from AFC Toronto news release)

AFC Toronto Signs April Lantaigne to Continue Local Recruitment
The Canadian prospect joins the club following impressive freshman year in NCAA Division I

Toronto, ON (January 22, 2025) - AFC Toronto is excited to announce the signing of another
local Canadian talent in 18-year-old April Lantaigne. Native to the Durham region, the versatile
wide player can make an impact in multiple positions and arrives at the club following a standout
freshman year at the University of South Alabama.

Before excelling at the NCAA Division I level, Lantaigne developed her skills close to home with
her local youth club, Whitby FC. She later thrived with the National Development Centre Ontario
playing in the Ontario Player Development League and the League1 Ontario Premier division.
Additionally, she played for Team Ontario in 2022.

Lantaigne’s impressive club career led her to commit to the University of South Alabama
Jaguars where the freshman made an instant impact. A starter for all 19 games in the 2024
season, Lantaigne finished as the team’s joint-top assist provider (six) and scored two game-
winning goals. Such influence helped the Jaguars claim the top spot in the Sun Belt West
Division and reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 Sun Belt Women's Soccer Championship.




Image: April Lantaigne poses with a Canadian flag during a media session with the University of South Alabama.
Credit: Image provided by player.

“It was easy to recognize April’s qualities and given we want to sign the best young Canadian
players, especially those from the Greater Toronto Area, we’re beyond excited to bring her to
our club,” said AFC Toronto Sporting Director Billy Wilson. “As a left sided player who can
handle herself in 1-v-1 situations both in and out of possession, we believe she will provide us
with good balance and compliment the players already at the club. She ticks all the boxes for
us, and we’re thrilled that she will continue her development in our care.”

“I am beyond excited to sign with AFC Toronto and have an opportunity to represent a
professional team close to home; I accomplished one of my dreams,” said April Lantaigne on
joining the club. “I can’t wait to play with everyone and continue to develop my game. I look
forward to beginning the season in April and making Toronto proud.”
With the signing, AFC Toronto continues to provide a platform for players from the Greater
Toronto Area to reach new professional milestones ahead of the inaugural Northern Super
League season.

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Additional player signings will be announced in the coming weeks.
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About AFC Toronto
AFC Toronto is a founding club in the new Canadian women's professional soccer league, the
Northern Super League. The club is gearing up to deliver a top-tier experience for players, staff,
and supporters in spring 2025. AFC Toronto is committed to uniting the community and inspiring
young women and girls to lead, develop, and excel. The club’s purpose is to not just build a
football club but to also create a platform for girls and women to achieve greatness on their
terms.

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