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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to all who were able to make it out! 🍔🧨

Sasha Hartman @sashaclicks.bsky.social · 19d

First annual @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social members bbq was a success!

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Sasha Hartman @sashaclicks.bsky.social · 26d

NSL hop game 2: Second @nsl.ca launch game with @afctoronto.bsky.social vs @rosesmtl.ca.

First of many home games with @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social.

#nsl #groundhopping #photography

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Sep 6

Come hang out!

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Sasha Hartman @sashaclicks.bsky.social · Aug 31

@vermilionvanguard.bsky.social take section 900. 🧨💥

@afctoronto.bsky.social @nsl.ca
#photography

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Northern Lights SG @nlights-sg.bsky.social · Aug 27

European woso leagues are back, which means our calendar with @wsoccerca.bsky.social got a MASSIVE update!🔥

Use the calendar on our website (northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar) to keep track of every upcoming club game with #CANXNT players, who’re playing where, and broadcast info!

Happy watching!

Screenshot of the Canadian WOSO calendar on a purple background with the text “Canadian WOSO Calendar: 2025/26 European Leagues Update. Head to www.northernlightssg.ca/the-calendar to keep track of all CANXNT club games, access easy broadcast links and more! By WSoccerCa x The Northern Lights SG”

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you to all who were able to come out!

We love getting to meet you and share our excitement for and with @afctoronto.bsky.social 🎉

Sasha Hartman @sashaclicks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Unfiltered, @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social’s event with @afctoronto.bsky.social, was a huge success!

An engaging panel with @footyprime.bsky.social , the unveiling of the Player of the Match award, and generous hosts at Nickle 9 Distillery.

A lovely night with great company. More to come!

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today is the day!!

Still time to join us 👇

Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 11

IT’S OFFICIAL!

Vermilion Vanguard presents: Unfiltered, An Evening with AFC Toronto!

Come meet fellow supporters, grab a drink, and sit down for a Q&A session with @afctoronto.bsky.social hosted by @footyprime.bsky.social.

Register today - space is limited!

form.jotform.com/250587670697...

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 18

WEDNESDAY!

Still time to sign up to join us ✍️

Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 11

IT’S OFFICIAL!

Vermilion Vanguard presents: Unfiltered, An Evening with AFC Toronto!

Come meet fellow supporters, grab a drink, and sit down for a Q&A session with @afctoronto.bsky.social hosted by @footyprime.bsky.social.

Register today - space is limited!

form.jotform.com/250587670697...

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 11

IT’S OFFICIAL!

Vermilion Vanguard presents: Unfiltered, An Evening with AFC Toronto!

Come meet fellow supporters, grab a drink, and sit down for a Q&A session with @afctoronto.bsky.social hosted by @footyprime.bsky.social.

Register today - space is limited!

form.jotform.com/250587670697...

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 8

@afctoronto.bsky.social away game tomorrow, so you know what that means.

Watch party! (with a side of banner painting 🎨)

👇👇👇

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⚽️ Footie Canada 🍁 @footiecanada.bsky.social · Aug 2

Calgary Wild Matchday (@calgarywildfc.bsky.social)

🕕 2pm MT / 4pm ET
🏟️ McMahon Stadium, Calgary
🆚 AFC Toronto (@afctoronto.bsky.social)
📺 CBC Gem and NSL.ca
🚶 @thewildrosessg.bsky.social
🎉 @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social
🎟️ bit.ly/YYCWildFCTickets

#NSL #SoarWithUs #RunItOurWay #CGYvTOR

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 1

🚨 Watch Party and Big Reveal Alert! 🚨

On Saturday at 3pm at Something in the Water we’ll be watching @afctoronto.bsky.social vs @calgarywildfc.bsky.social and announcing something BIG.

Don’t miss it!

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Aug 1

Go have a listen! 👇👂

The Women's Soccer Podcast @thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social · Jul 10

In this episode, LDG Interviews Kaela Hansen! Kaela is a defender for AFC Toronto, an NSL club. We chatted about her time with AFC Toronto so far, the importance of having a domestic professional women's soccer league in your country, her time playing on the Canadian youth national teams, + more!

Episode 117: LDG Interviews AFC Toronto and Canadian Defender Kaela Hansen

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jul 17

There will be an important visitor at tomorrow’s game 👀👀

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jul 10

TONIGHT!

Absolute 🔥🔥🔥 design work by @c-mingo.bsky.social.

c-mingo.bsky.social @c-mingo.bsky.social · Jul 10

𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘳.

I had a ton of fun designing this for the @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social to commemorate @afctoronto.bsky.social's Korean Night today! And shout-out to Eliza for the Korean tag line and translation!

See y'all tonight! #RunItOurWay

Illustration of a tiger prowling forward with an NSL ball under its right paw and red and light blue ribbons around it. Text: "Korea Night, 두려움 없이 전진하라, AFC Toronto v Ottawa Rapid FC, July 10 | 7 PM | York Lions Stadium"

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AFC Toronto @afctoronto.bsky.social · Jul 3

An Iberian battle to start the campaign. ⚔️

First Women’s EURO camp for Sierra Cota-Yarde — and A Seleção das Quinas open their tournament this afternoon against Spain.

Boa sorte to Sierra and the squad! 🇵🇹

Catch the match live at 3 PM on TSN.

#AFCToronto | #RunItOurWay

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AFC Toronto @afctoronto.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thank you Vanguards!

We’ve raised $834 for You Can Play through our @prideraiser.org campaign for @afctoronto.bsky.social goals in June!

Every little bit counts to support building inclusion in football 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️.

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jun 27

We’ll be there!

Will you?

CANWNT @canwnt.bsky.social · Jun 27

IT’S #CANWNT PRIDE MATCH DAY! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We celebrate in Toronto as we host Costa Rica!

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AFC Toronto @afctoronto.bsky.social · Jun 25

Welcome to AFC Toronto, ⁠Sarah! ✍️

#AFCToronto | #RunItOurWay

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jun 26

Last call for our PrideRaiser!

@afctoronto.bsky.social scored 8 goals in June, so if you’re still interested in pledging, you know exactly how much you’ll be donating at the end of the month 😉

Let’s do what we can to support the important work being done by You Can Play!

Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jun 1

This Pride month, the VVs are embarking on a @prideraiser.org campaign to support You Can Play, that works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports.

Join us by making a pledge for each @afctoronto.bsky.social goal scored this June! 👇

www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/ve...

Vermilion Vanguard Prideraiser 2025

The Vermilion Vanguard - AFC Toronto’s official supporters’ group - champions inclusivity and equality all year long. For this Pride month, we are embarking on…

www.prideraiser.org

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Northern Lights SG @nlights-sg.bsky.social · Jun 22

SUPPORT & DEFEND: SOCCER IS FOR EVERYONE 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

It's always a party in the @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social section, but it was ESPECIALLY rocking for AFC Toronto's Pride game 🔥

First stop for our collab Pride banner in the books, next up: the CANXNT Pride game on Friday!

#RunItOurWay #PrideMonth

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Northern Lights SG @nlights-sg.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today, and every day, we are committed to using our platform to stand in solidarity with and honour the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island– especially in sports.

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today’s game is @afctoronto.bsky.social’s last in June and will mark the end of our @prideraiser.org campaign for 2025.

Get those pledges in today for You Can Play!

Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jun 1

This Pride month, the VVs are embarking on a @prideraiser.org campaign to support You Can Play, that works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports.

Join us by making a pledge for each @afctoronto.bsky.social goal scored this June! 👇

www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/ve...

Vermilion Vanguard Prideraiser 2025

The Vermilion Vanguard - AFC Toronto’s official supporters’ group - champions inclusivity and equality all year long. For this Pride month, we are embarking on…

www.prideraiser.org

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Vermilion Vanguard @vermilionvanguard.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Come find us in section 100 - wave a Pride flag and pick up your VV Pride tshirt!

AFC Toronto @afctoronto.bsky.social · Jun 20

Pride is taking over matchday, Toronto! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Tomorrow marks our first-ever AFC Toronto Pride celebration — and you won’t want to miss it.

🌈 Limited-edition Pride merch
💖 2SLGBTQIA+ community partners
💃 A halftime show by drag performers bringing the energy

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