April Lantaigne, an 18-year-old winger/forward from Whitby, Ontario, has signed with AFC Toronto of the new Northern Super League. Lantaigne, who impressed during her freshman year at the University of South Alabama and was a finalist for League1 Ontario Player of the Year in 2024, is excited to join a professional team close to home.
This undated photo shows midfielder April Lantaigne playing the ball during a training session with Whitby FC of League1 Ontario. The 18-year-old from Whitby, Ont., has signed with AFC Toronto of the new Northern Super League . THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-AFC Toronto **MANDATORY CREDIT**
TORONTO — Teenage winger/forward April Lantaigne, leaving the University of South Alabama after a successful freshman year, has signed with AFC Toronto of the new Northern Super League. The 18-year-old from Whitby, Ont., playing for NDC Ontario, was a finalist for League1 Ontario Player of the Year in 2024 along with fellow AFC Toronto player Jade Kovacevic, then with North Toronto. The award eventually went to Samantha Murphy of the Woodbridge Strikers.
“As a left-sided player who can handle herself in one-vs.-one situations both in and out of possession, we believe she will provide us with good balance and compliment the players already at the club,” AFC Toronto sporting director Billy Wilson said in a statement. ”She ticks all the boxes for us and we’re thrilled that she will continue her development in our care.
Lantaigne is the 10th player signing announced by Toronto. The new six-team women’s pro league kicks off April 16.
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