Shaina Ashouri, a 28-year-old American forward, has transferred from Iceland to Toronto to play for AFC Toronto in the new Northern Super League. Ashouri brings a wealth of experience from her time in Iceland, where she played for several clubs, helping them achieve promotion and success in the Icelandic top tier. She is known for her intelligent movement off the ball, her ability to break lines, and her knack for being in the right place at the right time to score goals. AFC Toronto's sporting director, Billy Wilson, believes Ashouri's experience and skills will be a valuable asset to the team.
American forward Shaina Ashouri has made the move from Iceland to Toronto, joining the newly formed Northern Super League team, AFC Toronto. The 28-year-old from Parker, Colorado, aims to leverage her Iceland ic experience to make a significant impact with her new club. 'The last two teams I was a part of were both programs in building mode,' Ashouri stated. 'They were newly promoted and looking for someone to help propel them forward.
What is happening in Canada with the new Northern Super League provides me another opportunity to have an influence and inspiring young athletes is a goal I value.'Ashouri's Icelandic journey began with a stint at Thor/KA before joining Fimleikafelag Hafnarfjordur (FH) in 2022. She played a pivotal role in FH's success, contributing to their undefeated regular season and promotion to Iceland's top tier. In the following season, as co-captain, Ashouri guided FH to a top-six finish and earned a place on the league's team of the season. Her impressive form continued in 2024 when she joined Víkingur Reykjavik FC, another newly promoted club. She spearheaded their attack, leading the team to a record-breaking third-place finish in the league and their first Icelandic Super Cup triumph. 'Shaina has demonstrated that she’s prepared to take on exciting new projects and is passionate about laying foundations for success,' said AFC Toronto sporting director Billy Wilson. 'She has experience and we feel she has the tools to make an impact here in Toronto. Her movement off the ball is very intelligent, she can break lines with and without the ball, and has a knack of arriving in key areas at the right time which means she carries a goal threat.' Ashouri's impressive goal-scoring record in Iceland, with 31 goals in 74 appearances across all competitions, speaks volumes about her talent and ability to find the back of the net. Prior to her Icelandic adventure, Ashouri gained valuable experience playing collegiate soccer at Pittsburgh and Wyoming. She also had stints with the TTI Bluebonnets in the Women's Professional Soccer League and Athletic Houston FC, a men's semi-professional team in the United Premier Soccer League. In 2020, she signed a short-term contract with the NWSL's Houston Dash and two years later received an invitation to a Ukraine women's national team camp. In other NSL news, the Vancouver Rise has signed Canadian fullback Kayla Goncalves. The 24-year-old from Vaughan, Ontario, joins from Portugal's club FC Famalicao but also boasts experience in France and Luxembourg. Goncalves spent three seasons at Simon Fraser University, making 46 appearances including 32 starts. After SFU, she joined North Vancouver's Altitude FC during the inaugural League 1 BC season. 'Kayla is a high-energy fullback, with a front-foot mentality,' Vancouver sporting director Stephanie Labbé said in a statement. 'Her aggressive mindset is not only key in her 1v1 defending but also puts her in positions to be impactful in the attack.
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