KayleeHunter

Pronunciation: KAY-lee HUN-ter 
Pronouns: She/Her 
Hometown: Calgary, AB

ACQUIRED 
Signed by AFC Toronto on January 29, 2025, at just 17 years old, becoming one of the youngest players to sign a professional contract ahead of the inaugural Northern Super League season. 

TRANSACTIONS 
Joined AFC Toronto after a standout year with the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite program and later signed a contract extension through 2027 with a club option for 2028. 

PROFESSIONAL 
Hunter turned pro after leading the Whitecaps Girls Elite to the 2024 League1 Alberta title and Inter-Provincial Championship. She earned MVP honours at the national finals and helped the team qualify for the 2024 Concacaf Women’s Champions Cup, where she competed against NWSL and Liga MX clubs including San Diego Wave, Portland Thorns, and Club América. 

2025 – AFC Toronto 
Hunter was one of the league’s most prolific attackers during AFC Toronto’s inaugural Northern Super League season, appearing in all 25 matches and scoring 16 goals with 4 assists across the regular season and playoffs. Her performances earned her NSL Rookie of the Year honours and a place on the NSL Team of the Season, helping power AFC Toronto to the NSL Regular Season title and Supporters’ Shield and a berth in the NSL Final. 

INTERNATIONAL 
She has represented Canada at both the U17 and U20 levels, making a combined 11 appearances (all starts), scoring 16 goals and recording 6 assists across competitions. She made her international debut in 2023 at age 15 and scored 4 goals in her first match. In 2024, she added another 4 goals and 3 assists across 5 U17 matches. In 2025, she featured at both the Concacaf U-17 and U-20 Women’s Championships — scoring 1 goal against Nicaragua and another three across U20 group matches, including a 5-goal haul in her debut against Dominica. As of April 2025, she has 785 international minutes played and remains one of the most prolific youth internationals in the country. 

YOUTH 
Developed her game with Calgary West FC before joining Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite in 2023. Her blend of skill, power, and pace stood out nationally, leading to league titles, MVP recognition, and her first professional contract. 

OFF THE FIELD 
Named the Vancouver Whitecaps’ Most Promising Female Player in 2024, Hunter is a driven competitor with a deep love for the game. She joins AFC Toronto as one of the most exciting young prospects in Canadian soccer.