Toronto, ON (December 12, 2024) - AFC Toronto is excited to announce its seventh official signing: Canadian National Team midfielder Emma Regan (24). Regan, who joins AFC Toronto from Danish powerhouse, HB Koge, has four caps for the Canadian National Team. Regan started and completed 90 minutes in the recent 5-1 victory against South Korea on December 3rd, 2024.
Originally from Burnaby, British Columbia, Emma Regan developed her skills with the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite REX program, where she served as team captain from 2016-2018 and was named the 2015 Vancouver Whitecaps Most Promising Player and BC Soccer Youth Player of the Year. At the University of Texas at Austin (2018-2022), she played 90 games, scored 4 goals, and recorded 6 assists as a four-year starter. Regan captained the Longhorns from 2020-2022, leading them to the 2022 Big 12 Championship and earning All-Big 12 honors in 2019, 2021, and 2022. She was also named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region Third Team in 2021 and the Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Best XI Freshman Team in 2018.
“Emma exemplifies the ambition, hunger and leadership we look for in a player. She’s a natural leader who has excelled across national team programs and has continued to rise with a determination to play at the highest level,” said Marko Milanovic, Head Coach of AFC Toronto. “Her versatility in midfield, strong fundamentals, and relentless drive to develop make her a perfect fit for our club’s vision.”
Regan earned her first cap with the Canadian Women’s National Team in June 2018 during a friendly against Germany. She made her competitive debut later that year, appearing in Canada’s October 2018 match against Cuba at the Concacaf Women’s Championship. She was part of the squad that earned a silver medal at the tournament and secured qualification for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
In 2023, Regan signed her first professional contract with Danish club HB Køge, where she made 32 appearances, excelling in both defensive and midfield roles, scoring three goals, and helping the team secure the league title. In 2024, she earned a call-up for the SheBelieves Cup in Atlanta.
“Joining AFC Toronto and the Northern Super League is incredibly exciting,” said Emma Regan. “After playing abroad for years, the chance to return to my home country and compete in front of my family, and friends (some of whom I get to play with) means so much. Soccer has taken me
to amazing places, but there’s nothing like representing Canada in a league we’ve long deserved. I’m proud to help build this legacy and contribute to the future of Canadian soccer.”
Regan marks the seventh official player signing for AFC Toronto. More player announcements are set to be released over the coming months and into the new year as the team prepares for its debut season.