CroixSoto

Pronunciation: KROY SOH-toh 
Pronouns: She/Her 
Hometown: Pasadena, California 

ACQUIRED 
Signed by AFC Toronto on November 25, 2024, as the club’s third official signing and first international addition ahead of the 2025 Northern Super League season. 

TRANSACTIONS 
Joined AFC Toronto after stints with both the Houston Dash and Kansas City Current in the NWSL. 

PROFESSIONAL 
After graduating from the University of Oregon, Soto made her professional debut in 2023 with Kansas City Current, where she made 12 appearances including 8 starts. In 2024, she signed with the Houston Dash and continued to develop as a reliable presence in the NWSL. Known for her timing in tackles and leadership on the back line, she brings grit, maturity, and big-league experience to AFC Toronto’s defense. 

2025 – AFC Toronto
In her first season with AFC Toronto, Croix Soto was a consistent presence in defense, playing 1,670 minutes across 19 appearances and helping anchor the back line as Toronto finished atop the Northern Super League standings. Her experience from the NWSL translated into leadership and defensive composure throughout the club’s inaugural campaign. 

COLLEGE 
Soto played four standout years at the University of Oregon. She earned All-Pac-12 honors multiple times and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Pacific Region Third Team and CoSIDA Academic All-District. In 2021, she started and played every minute of Oregon’s school-record nine shutouts. 

YOUTH 
A product of the competitive Southern California youth soccer scene, Soto played for club teams that won multiple Surf Cups and Premier League titles. She was named team MVP in high school and led her team in scoring in 2016 before emerging as a dominant center back. 

OFF THE FIELD 
Soto holds a degree in Advertising and is known for her balance of creativity, discipline, and focus.