AprilLantaigne

Pronunciation: AY-pril lan-TANE
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Whitby, ON 

ACQUIRED 
Signed by AFC Toronto on January 22, 2025, as a promising young Canadian talent. Lantaigne became one of the club’s youngest signings ahead of its inaugural season.  

TRANSACTIONS 
Joined AFC Toronto ahead of the 2025 Northern Super League season following her freshman year at the University of South Alabama. AFC Toronto exercised her contract option for the 2026 season. 

PROFESSIONAL 
Lantaigne’s arrival marked a return to her roots after a standout NCAA Division I season. In 2024, she started all 19 matches for the South Alabama Jaguars, recording 2 goals, 6 assists, 2 game-winning goals, and 1,337 minutes played — helping lead the program to the top of the Sun Belt West Division and into the conference quarterfinals. 

2025 – AFC Toronto  
Lantaigne made 10 appearances and had 2 starts for AFC Toronto during the club’s inaugural Northern Super League season, registering seven shots while contributing depth and energy in the midfield rotation. She made her first professional start on October 4, 2025, in a 2–1 win over Calgary Wild FC. 

YOUTH & DEVELOPMENT 
The Durham Region native began her football journey with Whitby FC before joining the National Development Centre Ontario. She played in the OPDL (including a season against U14 boys) and later thrived in League1 Ontario, scoring 11 goals across 16 matches in 2024. 

INTERNATIONAL 
Currently represents Canada at the U20 level and previously played for Team Ontario at the provincial level in 2022. 

OFF THE FIELD 
Lantaigne is known for her adaptability, leadership, and relentless work ethic — qualities that have shaped her rapid rise through Canada’s youth and collegiate soccer systems.