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Halifax Tides full-back Julianne Vallerand was named the Northern Super League's Defender of the Year this week, highlighting her versatile skills on and off the ball. Vallerand, 25, had an excellent season in Halifax as she was an integral part of a defence which conceded just 24
The consensus — be it from long-time captain Andre Rampersad, midfield-cum-scorer Isaiah Johnston and 'keeper Marco Carducci — this iteration of the boys in blue underwhelmed. But they aspire to more.
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Johnston, 24, originally came to Halifax via a transfer from USL Championship side Loudoun United and signed a guaranteed two-year deal through 2026, with a club option or 2027.
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And just like that, despite being on the precipice of club history, the Halifax Tides' playoff hopes crumbled at BMO Field in Toronto. They had been so close, no more than a goal away, and had opportunities to best AFC Toronto for the win on Monday. But with a
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A Wanderers season that began with so much promise ended with a meaningless match — at least, for themselves — on Sunday, with head coach Vanni Sartini's side falling 4-3 to FC Supra du Québec. Given the ties between the two clubs, with several former Wanderers amongst Supra'
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The Halifax Tides are on the cusp of qualifying for the playoffs for the first time in club history after a thrilling 2-2 draw versus the Montréal Roses saw them move into the fourth and final playoff position on the Northern Super League (NSL) table. Not that a point
As the Halifax Wanderers fell 3-1 to Toronto FC in a Thursday night friendly at the Wanderers Grounds, there was an uncanny feeling of déjà-vu among the unusual opponents. Despite their differing leagues and wildly different payrolls, both clubs find themselves in similar straits: on the periphery of
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
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
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The Halifax Wanderers' playoff dreams had ended before they took to the pitch at Willoughby Stadium on Friday as FC Supra's 3-0 win over Inter Toronto FC officially eliminated them from contention. But that didn't stop head coach Vanni Sartini's side from
The Wanderers' playoff hopes, tenuous as they may be, will be determined by moments. Much of their season to date has been defined by missed moments. A 'naïve' draw that should've been a win versus Pacific FC. A collapse against FC Supra. A tendency to
The Halifax Tides announced head coach Stephen Hart will depart the club at the conclusion of this season, with conversations about the former Canadian Men's National Team gaffer's future going back over a month. Hart, who missed time this season due to a family medical emergency,
Goalkeeper Marco Carducci lay momentarily motionless, his hands around his head in dismay, as Forge FC's Ismael Oketokoun celebrated his 90th minute backbreaker to give his side a 3-1 lead. It's easy to imagine what Carducci was thinking as he lay there at Hamilton Stadium
The Halifax Wanderers' playoff hopes remain alive thanks to an explosive 4-1 victory over Inter Toronto FC at the Wanderers Grounds on Sunday, putting them five points behind Vancouver FC for the fourth and final playoff spot. Although Inter Toronto's early marker could have put a
The Wanderers academy is starting to produce results, with 22-year old Halifax-native Jabu Deng inking a deal through the 2027 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season, with a club option for 2028. Deng, who played his youth football with Halifax City SC, joined the Wanderers development program in 2022
The goalposts have shifted for the Halifax Wanderers in 2026 and it's left them in a strange position. Head coach Vanni Sartini's hiring in December came with the talk of trophies and celebratory pasta alla norma. But the realities of the Canadian Premier League (CPL), not
Canadian defender Noah Abatneh is back on the market after Helsingborgs IF sacked head coach Stevie Grieve this week, putting an end to the 21-year-old’s potential move to the historic Swedish club. Sources briefed on the negotiations had told HFX Football Post that the Canadian Premier League
The Halifax Tides announced on Wednesday that head coach Stephen Hart will be back on the touchline this Sunday versus AFC Toronto after being away for six weeks due to a family medical reasons. “So grateful for all the support shown to my family, from the club ownership and backroom