2026 AFC Toronto season
| 2026 season | |
|---|---|
| CEO | Helena Ruken |
| Head coach | Marko Milanović |
| Stadium | |
The 2026 AFC Toronto season is the second in the club's history, as well as the second season in Northern Super League history.
Summary
During the 2025 season, AFC Toronto won the 2025 Supporters' Shield.[1]
On February 2, 2026, AFC Toronto announced its 2026 preseason roster, featuring 19 returning players who had been part of the squad during the 2025 season, with head coach Marko Milanović saying “Having a strong core returning from last year allows us to build more quickly and raise standards. The additions we’ve made give us flexibility and competition across the group as we prepare for the season.”[2]
Team
Coaching staff
- As of August 7, 2024[3]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Marko Milanović |
| Assistant coach | Sylvia Forbes |
| Goalkeeping coach | Rasih Pala |
| Head Athletic Therapist | Karla Leong |
| Sports Science & Performance coach | Mariana Gonzalez Moreno |
| Athletic therapist | Kia Halsall |
Roster
Competitions
Northern Super League
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Playoff qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary Wild | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to Playoffs |
| 2 | Halifax Tides | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Montreal Roses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Ottawa Rapid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | AFC Toronto | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Vancouver Rise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: April 2026. Source: NSL
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head points; 2) Head-to-head goal difference; 3) Overall goal difference; 4) Most wins; 5) Most goals scored; 6) Least goals conceded; 7) Least red cards; 8) Least yellow cards; 9) Drawing of lots.[4]
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head points; 2) Head-to-head goal difference; 3) Overall goal difference; 4) Most wins; 5) Most goals scored; 6) Least goals conceded; 7) Least red cards; 8) Least yellow cards; 9) Drawing of lots.[4]
Matches
| April 24, 2026 1 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| May 3, 2026 2 | AFC Toronto | v | Halifax Tides FC |
| May 10, 2026 3 | AFC Toronto | v | Montreal Roses FC |
| May 23, 2026 4 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| May 31, 2026 5 | Calgary Wild FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| June 13, 2026 6 | AFC Toronto | v | Montreal Roses FC |
| June 21, 2026 7 | Ottawa Rapid FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| June 28, 2026 8 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| July 5, 2026 9 | Halifax Tides FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| July 11, 2026 10 | AFC Toronto | v | Ottawa Rapid FC |
| July 18, 2026 11 | AFC Toronto | v | Vancouver Rise FC |
| July 23, 2026 12 | Montreal Roses FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| July 28, 2026 13 | AFC Toronto | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| August 1, 2026 14 | Calgary Wild FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| August 9, 2026 15 | Ottawa Rapid FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| August 16, 2026 16 | AFC Toronto | v | Montreal Roses FC |
| August 23, 2026 17 | Halifax Tides FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| August 30, 2026 18 | AFC Toronto | v | Ottawa Rapid FC |
| September 6, 2026 19 | AFC Toronto | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| September 10, 2026 20 | Montreal Roses FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| September 19, 2026 21 | Halifax Tides FC | v | AFC Toronto |
| September 26, 2026 22 | AFC Toronto | v | Ottawa Rapid FC |
| October 4, 2026 23 | AFC Toronto | v | Vancouver Rise FC |
| October 18, 2026 24 | AFC Toronto | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| October 26, 2026 25 | AFC Toronto | v | Halifax Tides FC |
Transactions
Contract operations
| Date | Player | Pos. | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 December 2025 | .svg.png){kind=small} Sierra Cota-Yarde
|
GK | Contract extension through 2027 | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 | .svg.png){kind=small} Danielle Krzyzaniak
|
GK | Contract extension through 2026 | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 | Kaela Hansen
|
DF | 2026 club option exercised | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 | Ashley Cathro
|
DF | 2026 club option exercised | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 | April Lantaigne
|
MF | 2026 club option exercised | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 | Nikayla Small
|
MF | Contract extension through 2027 | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 | Sarah Stratigakis
|
MF | Contract extension through 2027 | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 |  Cloey Uddenberg
|
MF | 2026 Club Option exercised | [5] |
| 17 December 2025 | Kaylee Hunter
|
FW | Contract extension through 2027 + 2028 Club Option | [5] |
| 15 January 2025 | Zoe Burns
|
DF | Contract extension through 2027 | [6] |
| 15 January 2025 | Kaila Novak
|
FW | Contract extension through 2026 | [6] |
| 15 January 2025 |  Esther Okoronkwo
|
FW | Contract extension through 2027 | [6] |
| 15 January 2025 | Lauren Rowe
|
MF | Contract extension through 2027 | [6] |
Transfers in
| No. | Pos. | Player | From club | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | MF | Samantha Chang
|
Vancouver Rise FC
|
8 January 2026 | [7] | |
| 94 | MF | Victoria Pickett
|
 North Carolina Courage
|
Transfer | 12 January 2026 | [8] |
| n/a | MF | Olivia Chisholm
|
NDC Ontario
|
Promoted to the first team | 20 January 2026 | [9] |
Transfers out
| No. | Pos. | Player | To club | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | FW | Jade Kovacevic
|
Retirement | 11 December 2025 | [10] | |
| 3 | DF |  Hong Hye-ji
|
15 December 2025 | [11] | ||
| 13 | MF |  Aoi Kizaki
|
15 December 2025 | [11] | ||
| 7 | FW | Mya Jones
|
End of loan spell | 15 December 2025 | [11] | |
| 10 | FW | Leah Pais
|
15 December 2025 | [11] | ||
| 20 | MF | Sonia Walk
|
15 December 2025 | [11] | ||
| 8 | DF | Emma Regan
|
Denver Summit FC
|
Transfer | 14 January 2026 | [12] |
References
- ^ "AFC Toronto Concludes Historic Inaugural Season with Record-Breaking Impact On and Off the Pitch". www.afctoronto.ca.
- ^ "AFC Toronto Announces 2026 Preseason Roster". AFC Toronto. February 2, 2026. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ^ "AFC Toronto Welcomes Marko Milanovic and Sylvia Forbes as New Coaching Team". AFC Toronto. August 7, 2024.
- ^ "Six Seconds - The home of women's football in Canada". Six Seconds. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "AFC Toronto Confirms Roster Updates for 2026 Season". www.afctoronto.ca.
- ^ a b c d "AFC Toronto Confirms Additional Roster Updates for 2026 Season". www.afctoronto.ca.
- ^ Jacques, John (January 8, 2026). "Homecoming: Rise Captain Samantha Chang Signs For AFC Toronto". Northern Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Victoria Pickett Commits to AFC Toronto Ahead of 2026 Season". www.afctoronto.ca.
- ^ "AFC Toronto Signs Olivia Chisholm". www.afctoronto.ca.
- ^ "Jade Kovacevic Announces Her Retirement from Professional Soccer". www.afctoronoto.ca.
- ^ a b c d e "AFC Toronto Announces End-of-Season Departures". www.afctoronto.ca.
- ^ "Denver Summit FC Signs Canada International Emma Regan". Denver Summit FC. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 15, 2026.