SofiaManner

Pronunciation: SOH-fee-uh MAN-ner
Pronouns: She/Her 
Hometown: Espoo, Finland 

ACQUIRED 
Signed by AFC Toronto ahead of the 2025 Northern Super League season, transferring from NWSL champions Orlando Pride for an undisclosed fee. 

TRANSACTIONS 
Signed to a multi-year deal with AFC Toronto in January 2025. 

PROFESSIONAL 
Manner joined AFC Toronto in January 2025 after spending the 2024 season with the NWSL’s Orlando Pride, where she made her debut in the NWSL X Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. In a thrilling penalty shootout against C.F. Monterrey, she delivered the match-winning save — her first statement moment in North America. Prior to her stint in the NWSL, Manner played for FC Honka in Finland’s Kansallinen Liiga, establishing herself as one of the league’s most reliable shot-stoppers. 

2025 – AFC Toronto
Manner served as a key presence in goal during AFC Toronto’s inaugural Northern Super League season, making 11 regular season appearances and recording 32 saves and two clean sheets. Her performances helped anchor the club’s defense as AFC Toronto secured the NSL Regular Season title and Supporters’ Shield and advanced to the NSL Final. 

INTERNATIONAL 
Has featured in Finland’s national team system and remains part of the player pool. 

COLLEGE 
A standout at Stony Brook University, Manner earned America East Goalkeeper of the Year honors in both 2018 and 2019. Known for her athleticism and vocal leadership, she helped lead the Seawolves to conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. 

YOUTH 
Developed in the Finnish football system before joining FC Honka. 

OFF THE FIELD 
A driven and analytical thinker, Manner is excited to join the Canadian football movement and build something meaningful with AFC Toronto. She brings experience from multiple footballing cultures and values being part of a collective with high standards.