Tides sign former Liverpool FC 'keeper Rylee Foster
Another Canadian goalkeeper with international experience is joining the Tides as the club announced on Tuesday they'd signed Kitchener-native Rylee Foster for the 2026 season.
Foster arrives in Halifax following an impressive career abroad. Playing for West Virginia University in college, she signed for Liverpool FC in 2020. A car accident caused her to take a step back but Foster resumed her professional career in 2023 playing with the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League before jumping to the Women's Super League with Everton FC and Durham FC.
Foster spent the 2025 season with Dallas Trinity in the USL.
"Rylee brings a strong presence, top-level experience and a great mentality to our goalkeeping group," said Tides 'keeper coach Mark Haynes in a press release. "She combines sharp shot-stopping, with excellent distribution, command of the box and a modern approach to the position. We're excited to welcome her to the Halifax Tides and see her make an impact."
The Tides, of course, are already well represented in goal with reigning Northern Super League (NSL) Goalkeeper of the Year Anika Tóth also under contract. The 24-year old Slovakian-Canadian impressed in her first season in Halifax as she took the reigns from storied Canadian international Erin McLeod. Tóth finished the 2025 season with 72 saves, the second most in the league.
Foster played 12 matches with Trinity last year, totaling 1,080 minutes while recording four clean sheets.
"I am really excited to be joining the Tides," said Foster. "To be able to play professionally in Canada is something I never imagined possible but to now have the opportunity is an honour. I'm looking forward to bringing my goalkeeping back home and playing in front of Tides fans!"
Previously, Foster was large part of Canada's U-20 World Cup squad and earned a nomination for CONCACAF Goalkeeper of the Year, Golden Glove and a spot in the Best XI. She earned her first senior call-up with the Canadian Women's National Team (CanWNT) for the Tokyo Olympics.
"There's no doubt her journey has been remarkable — being able to still compete at the highest level after everything she's overcome is a testament to her resilience, character and work ethic," said Tides sporting director Amit Batra.
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