Sofia’s bio
- Birth Date: September 11, 1997
- Birth Place: Finland
- Kicking Foot: right
- Jersey Number: 1
- Playing Position: Goalkeeper
- Signing Date: January 14, 2025
Pronunciation
SOH-fee-uh MAN-ner
Hometown
Espoo, Finland
Previous Club
Orlando Pride (USA)
College
Stony Brook University (USA)
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 joins AFC Toronto 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.
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.
