8 CPL Thoughts
I can't speak for the rest of Canada but winter — and therefore the off-season — is certainly well underway in Nova Scotia. The lobster boats, visible from my front porch, shine with ice as they putter into port. The sidewalks are slick in the mornings, posing a particular challenge
Halifax Tides
Attacker Stella Downing has been swept up by the Halifax Tides, signing a deal through the 2026 season. Downing, who hails from Vancouver, B.C., spent last year with the Ottawa Rapid, contributing three goals and two assists across 23 matches. Now, she'll ply her trade as a
Vancouver FC
A familiar face will be back with the Eagles as veteran defender Paris Gee is set to ink a new two-year deal with the club, sources told HFX Football Post on Friday. Gee, 31, moved back home in 2024 following a career that saw the Burnaby, B.C., defender come
Vanni Sartini
“I’m not trying to convince you to be a vegetarian,” says Vanni Sartini with a smile, minutes after being minted the new head coach and general manager of the Halifax Wanderers, a football club located on the hard edge of the North Atlantic. “I tried vegetarianism as a challenge,
Canadian goalkeeper Eleias Himaras may be the next former Valour FC player to find a new home as several CPL clubs have expressed interest in the 23-year old, sources told HFX Football Post on Friday. Himaras signed with the Winnipeg-based club last season following three years with York United FC
Tides
The Halifax Tides announced on Thursday that the club had hired Ruth Fahy, previously of Major League Soccer's (MLS) Colorado Rapids, as vice-president of football and confirmed Stephen Hart as head coach "following a successful interim tenure." The announcement also provided a roster update, with key
Wanderers
The Halifax Wanderers made waves on Wednesday as the club announced former Vancouver Whitecaps gaffer Vanni Sartini as its newest head coach and general manager. Sartini, 49, is undoubtedly a marquee signing for both the club and Canadian Premier League (CPL) given his profile and accomplishments. Building from his experiences
The Halifax Tides were greeted by singing, drums and thunderous support from a nearly sold out Wanderers Grounds on Saturday as they made history with their Northern Super League (NSL) debut. Despite the dreary weather, the atmosphere was electric as the Tides starting XI — which included Nova Scotians Sydney Kennedy
The feeling around the Halifax Wanderers heading into this weekend's final pre-season friendlies — two tilts against Ligue1 Québec side FC Laval — couldn't be more different than last year. Internally, the expectations are similar: both the 2024 and 2025 iterations of the club eyed silverware, be it
The first loan deal in Northern Super League (NSL) history came about relatively quickly, a tidy affair in the otherwise wide and messy world of football. Many negotiations can span months, if not years. But in the case of 19-year old New Zealand international Milly Clegg, who has already made
He arrived in Nova Scotia unceremoniously, a leather jacket and pair of boots his only clothing to brace himself against the whipping winds of the North Atlantic. Then Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart picked him up and drove him through Halifax, showing him and some other players around town, and
News and analysis of Atlantic Canada's professional football clubs
Atlético Ottawa is searching for a new starting goalkeeper following the revelation that 2025 CPL Golden Glove nominee Nathan Ingham is exploring his options, sources told HFX Football Post on Friday. Ingham and his Atlético Ottawa teammates just wrapped up a stellar campaign which saw the group win several individual
Former Canada international Kris Twardek is set for a return to the Irish Premier League, sources told HFX Football Post on Tuesday. Twardek, 28, previously played over 100 matches in Ireland’s first division before returning to Canada. He played in front of friends and family in Ontario with Atlético
Luca Accettola, one of York United’s promising young talents, is training with Mexican giants CF Monterrey, sources told HFX Football Post on Tuesday. Accettola, 21, was drafted fifth overall by the Nine Stripes in last year’s CPL - U Sports draft following a standout season at York University.
Both Valour FC and the Canadian Premier League put out statements on Friday stating the club, which was one of the league’s founding members, is suspending operations. The decision comes after Winnipeg Football Club, the organization which ran Valour, informed the league of their intention to fold following concerns
The Wanderers 2025 season ended in heartbreaking fashion; a playoff win was within their grasp. But they let it slip away. Now, Derek Martin, the club's founder and president, is laying plans for a campaign which he hopes will take the Wanderers to the next level. Josh Healey,
Midfielder Aly Ndom is exploring his options following two seasons on Vancouver Island, sources told HFX Football Post on Tuesday. The 29-year old Frenchman has heavy interest, too, with multiple clubs across the CPL expressing their admiration. Sources also said the USL is an option; his contract with Pacific FC
Halifax Wanderers striker Tiago Coimbra is in the United States following the conclusion of his Canadian Premier League (CPL) season and is training with a Major League Soccer (MLS) side, sources told HFX Football Post on Wednesday. It's not the first time the Brazilian-Canadian has trained with clubs
It's been less than a week since the Wanderers crashed out of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) playoffs but it feels like a lifetime. The club announced on Friday — less than 48-hours after the marathon match versus York United FC — that they were parting ways with head coach
The Halifax Wanderers announced today that head coach Patrice Gheisar won't be offered a new contract. The decision to move on comes less than 48-hours since the end of Halifax's home playoff loss to York United FC. “I would like to thank Patrice for his significant
Despite a last-gasp goal, scored by Atlético Ottawa newcomer Richie Ennin in the 89th minute, the Halifax Wanderers end the Canadian Premier League (CPL) regular season knowing their playoff destiny. Now, they prepare to compete for the North Star Cup, with their performances very much guiding future decisions around the
There was a moment where the Wanderers felt stretched like an old plaid shirt. However, with several players returning from international duty, suspension and injuries, the squad is nearing full strength ahead of Saturday's important clash versus Atlético Ottawa, who stand between Halifax and a hosting a home
Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar gave an update on attacker Tiago Coimbra's status ahead of the club's 1-0 loss to Forge FC, telling media the club was continuing to monitor the player's fitness. Ultimately, the 21-year striker was unavailable on matchday due to injury.