Farewell to Nova Scotia: Defender Thomas Meilleur-Giguère set to sign for Vancouver FC
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.
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.
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