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[[File:AFC_Toronto_Club_Crest.jpg|thumb|'''Full name''' AFC Toronto '''Founded''' 2023 '''CEO''' Helena Ruken '''Head Coach''' Marko Milanovic '''League''' [[Northern Super League]] '''Website''' [https://www.afctoronto.ca/ Club website] ]] |
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'''AFC Toronto''' is a professional women's soccer club based in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]]<ref>{{Citation |title=Toronto |date=2024-08-12 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto |access-date=2024-08-19 |language=en}}</ref>. It will compete in the [[Northern Super League]]<ref>{{Citation |title=Northern Super League |date=2024-08-16 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Super_League |access-date=2024-08-19 |language=en}}</ref>, a league at the top of the [[Canadian soccer league system|Canadian soccer pyramid]]. |
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| founded = 2023 |
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| league = Northern Super League |
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| website = https://www.afctoronto.ca/ |
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| image = AFC Toronto Club Crest.jpg |
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| owntitle = CEO |
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| manager = Marko Milanovic |
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| mgrtitle = Head Coach |
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| owner = Helena Ruken |
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'''AFC Toronto''' is a [[Professional sports|professional]] [[Women's association football|women's soccer]] club based in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]]. It will compete in the [[Northern Super League]], a league at the top of the [[Canadian soccer league system|Canadian soccer pyramid]]. |
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=== History === |
=== History === |
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AFC Toronto was established in April 2023 by a group of local soccer community members, including Helena Ruken, Brenda Ha, Jill Burgin, Billy Wilson, Mike Ruthard, Kamal Sandhu, and Shamez Mangalji<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Toronto City becomes 3rd team to sign on to Canadian women’s pro soccer league {{!}} Globalnews.ca |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9652373/afc-toronto-city-canadian-womens-pro-soccer-league-2/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=Global News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-26 |title=Canadian women’s pro soccer league signs on AFC Toronto City |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/article-canadian-womens-pro-soccer-league-signs-on-afc-toronto-city/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |work=The Globe and Mail |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=April 26, 2023 |title="Toronto named 3rd franchise in Canadian women's pro soccer league set to start in 2025" |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-pro-soccer-league-matheson-toronto-1.6821841 |url-status=live |access-date=August 20, 2024 |work=CBC}}</ref>. The club became the third founding member of the Northern Super League, after Vancouver and the [[Calgary Wild FC|Calgary Wild]]. In June 2024, AFC Toronto introduced its official crest and [[brand identity]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Toronto reveals identity ahead of inaugural season |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2024/06/06/afc-toronto-reveals-identity-ahead-of-inaugural-season/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=CityNews Toronto}}</ref>. |
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=== Identity === |
=== Identity === |
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Central to the AFC Toronto crest is the "anchor T". The crest also features an "elemental shield" with eleven strokes. The club’s colours are [[maroon]] and [[Vermilion|vermillon]]. |
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AFC Toronto’s brand crest is deceptively simple and modern, yet within its clean lines are layers of stories that pay homage to the City of Toronto and its diversity, the founders, the grassroots heritage of the organization and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Kjv2oVGXc ethos of the club]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Kjv2oVGXc |title=AFC Toronto |date=2024-06-03 |last=Northern Super League |access-date=2024-08-19 |via=YouTube}}</ref>. The inaugural brand crest is a culmination of specific elements that together form its crest. |
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The ‘anchor T’ is at the centre of the primary crest. It symbolizes Toronto with the bold angles shooting upwards capture momentum, forward movement and the rally cry of the club, “Rise up”! The anchor T is propped up by the mirrored 7’s on either side of the design honouring the founding seven members of AFC Toronto, and the original 6 boroughs of Toronto plus the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that align the club’s commitment to community. |
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The ‘elemental shield’ with its eleven strokes, represents the starting IX on the pitch signifying unity, tenacity, athletic excellence and the strength of the club on the field. It’s wrapped in a shield, with the upper and lower strokes that are unbounded to symbolize the club’s commitment to continually push boundaries while creating an inclusive and fair-play environment. These woven parts make the ‘primary crest’. It is a reflection of Toronto, that includes the club’s starting season year, and pays respect to the global tradition and the legacy in soccer of using Association Football Club and a club’s city name within their primary crests. For AFC Toronto, the acronym takes on a deeper meaning: Always For: Commitment, Change, Courage and Celebration. |
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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 world-class football club but to also create a platform for girls and women to achieve greatness on their terms. |
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==== Colours ==== |
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'''Mighty Maroon:''' Symbolizing ambition and resilience, this deep red-purple reflects the team’s solid foundation and toughness. |
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'''Victory Vermillion:''' This vibrant colour embodies energy and passion, capturing the team’s bold and spirited approach to the game. |
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=== Organization === |
=== Organization === |
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Helena Ruken serves as AFC Toronto's [[Chief executive officer|Chief Executive Officer]] |
Helena Ruken serves as AFC Toronto's [[Chief executive officer|Chief Executive Officer]] (CEO). In August of 2024, the club announced its' appointment of founder Billy Wilson as [[Sporting director|Sporting Director]]. Following this announcement, AFC Toronto revealed their Head Coach (Marko Milanovic) and Assistant Coach (Sylvia Forbes).<ref>{{Cite web |last=staff |first=Canadian Soccer Daily |date=2024-08-07 |title=Northern Super League's AFC Toronto name inaugural head coach, assistant as they build 'formidable' coaching staff |url=https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2024/08/07/northern-super-leagues-afc-toronto-name-inaugural-head-coach-assistant-as-they-build-formidable-coaching-staff/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=Canadian Soccer Daily |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacques |first=John |date=2024-08-07 |title=AFC Toronto Names Milanovic, Forbes As First Coaching Additions |url=https://northerntribune.ca/afc-toronto-name-milanovic-forbes-as-first-coaching-additions/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Northern Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref><references /> |
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AFC Toronto
| File:AFC Toronto Club Crest.jpg | |
| Founded | 2023 |
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| CEO | Helena Ruken |
| Head Coach | Marko Milanovic |
| League | Northern Super League |
| Website | https://www.afctoronto.ca/ |
AFC Toronto is a professional women's soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario. It will compete in the Northern Super League, a league at the top of the Canadian soccer pyramid.
History
AFC Toronto was established in April 2023 by a group of local soccer community members, including Helena Ruken, Brenda Ha, Jill Burgin, Billy Wilson, Mike Ruthard, Kamal Sandhu, and Shamez Mangalji[1][2][3]. The club became the third founding member of the Northern Super League, after Vancouver and the Calgary Wild. In June 2024, AFC Toronto introduced its official crest and brand identity[4].
Identity
Central to the AFC Toronto crest is the "anchor T". The crest also features an "elemental shield" with eleven strokes. The club’s colours are maroon and vermillon.
Organization
Helena Ruken serves as AFC Toronto's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In August of 2024, the club announced its' appointment of founder Billy Wilson as Sporting Director. Following this announcement, AFC Toronto revealed their Head Coach (Marko Milanovic) and Assistant Coach (Sylvia Forbes).[5][6]
- ^ "AFC Toronto City becomes 3rd team to sign on to Canadian women's pro soccer league | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Canadian women's pro soccer league signs on AFC Toronto City". The Globe and Mail. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ ""Toronto named 3rd franchise in Canadian women's pro soccer league set to start in 2025"". CBC. April 26, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "AFC Toronto reveals identity ahead of inaugural season". CityNews Toronto. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ staff, Canadian Soccer Daily (2024-08-07). "Northern Super League's AFC Toronto name inaugural head coach, assistant as they build 'formidable' coaching staff". Canadian Soccer Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ Jacques, John (2024-08-07). "AFC Toronto Names Milanovic, Forbes As First Coaching Additions". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 2024-08-21.