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This iteration of the Halifax Wanderers is very much incomplete, an oil painting still on the easel. But on Sunday, versus an organized opponent at York Lions Stadium, head coach Patrice Gheisar's side laid a few more brushstrokes, earning their first win of 2025 in a spirited 2-1
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The Halifax Wanderers, for 60 precious minutes, looked like the club they aspire to be on Saturday. Kicking off their 2025 season versus Atlético Ottawa at a soaking TD Place, the Wanderers began brightly with a myriad of new faces in their midst. Former stalwarts like Dan Nimick and Zachary
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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 it
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After a busy off-season which saw them re-tool by signing key players like Thomas Meilleur-Giguère, Rayane Yesli and Isaiah Johnston, the Halifax Wanderers officially kicked off their training camp on Monday at the BMO Soccer Centre. Media were invited to attend this first look of the East Coast club as
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Centre-back Cale Loughrey announced on Thursday that his time with the Wanderers is over. "Halifax, my time here has come to an end. Beyond grateful to play for the fans and the city," he wrote online. "A time in my life that I will forever cherish."
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The Halifax Wanderers season has been one of near-wins, road woes and red cards punctuated by sunny afternoons and shimmering nights at the Wanderers Grounds. And although, with their club eliminated from playoff contention, it took fans on Saturday some time to acclimate to their lot in life, they cheered
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There was a brief moment, with referee Ben Hoskins' red card aloft and contrasting the September dusk, that it felt like this was the end for the Wanderers' season. Despite coming off a clinical 3-0 victory over Forge FC on Saturday, Halifax had once again hamstrung themselves with
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Three goals. Three points. And a rekindling of Halifax's playoff hopes. Saturday's 3-0 victory over Forge FC was the type of elixir the Wanderers faithful yearned for given the many lows of their campaign. And with their season on the line — and playoff hopes on life
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When the Halifax Wanderers and Atlético Ottawa square off, late match drama is all but guaranteed. That was the case again Saturday afternoon as the two sides drew 1-1, with both goals coming in an action-packed extra time, at the Wanderers Grounds. The majority of the match can only be
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It's say to say the Halifax Wanderers flew back to the East Coast with a few road regrets. Their swing west was always going to be difficult, especially given the club was tasked with playing three matches in seven days, a dizzying prospect when you consider the distance
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For all their efforts, the Halifax Wanderers have been unable to take advantage of their opportunities this season. Now, with 11 matches left, the club has put themselves in a position where fixtures — like Saturday's match away at Valour — have become "must wins' in the words
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It seems head coach Patrice Gheisar and the Halifax Wanderers have got Vancouver FC's number. Aside from an early season loss, Halifax has now won the last two contests (outscoring Vancouver 7-2) versus the British Columbian club, including a 3-2 thriller on Natal Day in front of a