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AFC Toronto is set to make its highly anticipated debut in the Northern Super League (NSL), and the excitement is building as the team prepares for its home opener on April 19. As one of the founding clubs in Canada’s new professional women’s soccer league, AFC Toronto represents a bold new chapter for the city’s sports scene, one powered by passion, purpose and a deep commitment to growing the women’s game.
The team will kick off its inaugural season at BMO Field and play the remainder of its games at York Lions Stadium. Fans can expect an electric atmosphere at the home opener as AFC Toronto faces off against Montreal Roses FC in what promises to be a thrilling start to the league’s first-ever campaign. With just days to go, players and staff have been hard at work, building chemistry on and off the pitch under the leadership of head coach Marko Milanović, a familiar and respected figure in Canadian soccer.
AFC Toronto boasts a dynamic mix of homegrown talent and international experience. Canadian national team veterans will anchor the team, bringing leadership and big-game experience, while rising stars from across the country are eager to prove themselves on this new stage. Together, they form a roster built not just to compete, but to inspire.
More than just a match, April 19 will mark a historic moment for the city and for women’s soccer in Canada. Fans are encouraged to wear team colours and be part of a movement that’s been years in the making. With a vibrant supporters’ culture already taking shape, the stage is set for AFC Toronto to make an unforgettable first impression.
Toronto, your team has arrived and the future of women’s soccer starts now.
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