Josh is a journalist based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, with a love of football. His work appears in The Athletic, The Guardian, OneSoccer, TFC Republic and more. He's been covering the Wanderers and Tides since 2023.
What does Saturday's contest at ATCO Field, which features two struggling clubs, mean? On paper, the Halifax Wanderers and Calvary FC are playing league match No. 70, yet another affair in a football-laden season. But for head coaches Patrice Gheisar and Tommy Wheeldon Jr., it's an
After so much discussion, hope and anticipation, the first half of the inaugural Northern Super League (NSL) season is history. The Halifax Tides have experienced many firsts since their home opener in April. And they've dealt with their share of changes, be it the hiring of interim head
Although there was no history between them, no great triumph or loss upon which to draw enthusiasm, Wednesday's first international friendly featuring the Halifax Wanderers and USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine had the look and feel of a genuine derby. The match, which saw the
Halifax Wanderers captain Andre Rampersad wasn't pulling punches following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Vancouver FC on Monday: the club's current form, he said, was shameful. "We've got to look ourselves in the mirror, starting with me, being the leader of the of
The Halifax Wanderers are in the process of terminating Italian midfielder Giorgio Probo's contract, sources told HFX Football Post on Monday night. The motivation behind the club's move to cut ties with one of their most talented players remains unclear. Sources noted the move has not
Tavio Ciccarelli's first professional minutes came last October, a cameo appearance off the bench, in an otherwise disappointing Halifax Wanderers season. He remembers getting word that he was going in and donned his kit in preparation to replace striker Tiago Coimbra. Although he spent his youth career in
The Halifax Tides have continued to bolster their roster, inking Québec-native Julianne Vallerand to a contract. Vallerand, 23, joins the Tides following a stint with Spokane Zephyr FC. She also starred with West Virginia University, playing a variety of positions, including striker and full-back. Although a natural defender, she tallied
The Halifax Wanderers have booked an international friendly with USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine. The Wanderers, who currently sit fourth on the Canadian Premier League (CPL) table, will travel to Maine in August with a mixture of first-team and U-21 players. "We're excited to
There is no silver lining, no statistic or sequence to apply as a salve against the burning, honest truth: the Halifax Tides had an opportunity on Saturday to climb up the table with a win but were humiliated 6-0 by the Vancouver Rise FC, the very club they hoped to
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The Bayeux Tapestry is 70 meters long and 70 centimetres wide and famously depicts the Norman conquest of England. There are dozens of striking images, tales of another time, depicted in its colourful and storied wools. It is considered the world's most famous medieval embroidery. But focusing on
After a long break, which included a coaching change, the Halifax Tides swept past the Calgary Wild 1-0 on Monday, earning an important three points as they try to climb up the Northern Super League (NSL) table. Although the changes on the pitch were minor — a tweak in formation, going
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Tiago Coimbra came into this season with a lot of expectations. Be it the lengthy contract extension he signed with the Halifax Wanderers, his switch to the coveted No. 9 shirt or his training spell with English Premier League side West Ham United, the 21-year old striker began 2025 looking