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
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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
The Halifax Tides completed the sale of goalkeeper Rylee Foster-Inman to Everton FC earlier this week, marking a historic first transfer between the Northern Super League (NSL) and England's Women's Super League (WSL). Although Halifax's fee was undisclosed, sources told HFX Football Post
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An exasperated Vanni Sartini walked into the bowels of TD Place on Saturday, stressing to reporters he believes the Wanderers are playing quality football but also that their inability to put the ball into the back of the net is sinking their season. Sartini's availability came on the
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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Despite a strong showing in which they had buckets of opportunities, the Halifax Wanderers succumbed to a clinical Atlético Ottawa side 2-1 at TD Place on Saturday, sinking seven points behind newly minted head coach Gustavo Leal's side. The Wanderers, of course, will leave the nation'
Halifax Tides head coach Stephen Hart missed the club's inaugural W Canadian Championship match for family medical reasons, a spokesperson for the club told media on Monday. "The club wishes to advise that coach Stephen Hart is currently dealing with a significant family medical situation," Marilyn
Although the match will be considered a draw in their Northern Super League campaign, the Halifax Tides will be gutted to crash out of the inaugural W Canadian Championship 3-2 after squandering a two goal lead at the Wanderers Grounds on Natal Day. The Tides started brightly on Monday,
Football can be beautiful. The Wanderers, for a few stanzas at least, have played some beautiful football this season, found poetry in a web of passes, songs from The Kitchen, or even in the stillness of what the Spanish call la pausa. But there's been a disconnect from
The Halifax Tides have been relatively quiet this transfer window but made a splash this week as they announced the club had signed American attacker Meredith McDermott to a contract. McDermott, who hails from Nashua, N.H., joins the Tides after an impressive four seasons with the University of Virginia,
The Halifax Wanderers made their second addition this transfer window, inking teenage midfielder Caden Trestrail to an Exceptional Young Talent through the 2028 CPL season. The club also has an option for 2029. Trestrail, 18, hails from Diego Martin, Trinidad and Tobago. He represented Trinidad and Tobago at the U-
The Halifax Tides had amble opportunity — putting a whopping 23 shots towards goal — against Ottawa Rapid FC last week but desperately lacked a finisher, someone capable of converting when it mattered most. For much of this season, Saorla Miller has been that player for the Tides: an attacker with a
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