Josh Healey
@joshrjhealey.bsky.social
Covering #CanPL and #NSL for hfxfootballpost.ca. Words in OneSoccer, CanPL.ca, Atlantic Business Magazine, Chronicle Herald, St. John’s Telegram and more.
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New: There were moments that felt purely Canadian. Goalkeepers shoveled snow. Fraser Aird got pelted with snowballs. And plows took to a pitch that could've doubled as a rink.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
HEALEY: Blizzard conditions make for a purely Canadian CPL Final
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November 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
New: There were moments that felt purely Canadian. Goalkeepers shoveled snow. Fraser Aird got pelted with snowballs. And plows took to a pitch that could've doubled as a rink.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
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A bicycle kick in a snowstorm? Welcome to the Canadian Premier League final, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
In blizzard-like conditions, Atletico Ottawa secures first CPL championship
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November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A bicycle kick in a snowstorm? Welcome to the Canadian Premier League final, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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CAMPEONES CAMPEONES OLE OLE OLE 🏆
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
CAMPEONES CAMPEONES OLE OLE OLE 🏆
New: There were moments that felt purely Canadian. Goalkeepers shoveled snow. Fraser Aird got pelted with snowballs. And plows took to a pitch that could've doubled as a rink.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
HEALEY: Blizzard conditions make for a purely Canadian CPL Final
www.canpl.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
New: There were moments that felt purely Canadian. Goalkeepers shoveled snow. Fraser Aird got pelted with snowballs. And plows took to a pitch that could've doubled as a rink.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
My column on a #CanPL Final for the ages.
After calling his side the best team in the CPL this year, head coach Diego Mejía and Atlético Ottawa have won the North Star Cup. #CanPL
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
After calling his side the best team in the CPL this year, head coach Diego Mejía and Atlético Ottawa have won the North Star Cup. #CanPL
David Rodríguez chips the ‘keeper to give Atlético Ottawa a 2-1 lead in one of the most unreal matches in CPL history. Football magic.
November 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
David Rodríguez chips the ‘keeper to give Atlético Ottawa a 2-1 lead in one of the most unreal matches in CPL history. Football magic.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Battle of Hoth, CPL-style.
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Battle of Hoth, CPL-style.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Innocent football, experienced football and the path to the CPL Final
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November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Today will be Alberto Zapater’s last professional match. His 20-year career includes winning a Spanish Super Cup, earning Maradona’s praise and finding a new home in Atlético Ottawa. #CanPL
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces CPL Final
Atlético Ottawa's Alberto Zapater will bring his storied 20-year career to a close on Sunday.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today will be Alberto Zapater’s last professional match. His 20-year career includes winning a Spanish Super Cup, earning Maradona’s praise and finding a new home in Atlético Ottawa. #CanPL
Innocent football, experienced football and the path to the CPL Final
www.canpl.ca
November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Really proud of his one for CanPL.ca:
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces CPL Final
Atlético Ottawa's Alberto Zapater will bring his storied 20-year career to a close on Sunday.
www.canpl.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Really proud of his one for CanPL.ca:
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
Really proud of his one for CanPL.ca:
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces CPL Final
Atlético Ottawa's Alberto Zapater will bring his storied 20-year career to a close on Sunday.
www.canpl.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Really proud of his one for CanPL.ca:
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
The last dance of ‘El Toro’ graces the CPL Final. Alberto Zapater is retiring.
Lots to digest from Cavalry FC and Atlético Ottawa’s pre-match availability on Friday.
My latest for CanPL.ca.
My latest for CanPL.ca.
'Thirsty for more champagne:' Wheeldon Jr., Mejía speak ahead of CPL Final
www.canpl.ca
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Lots to digest from Cavalry FC and Atlético Ottawa’s pre-match availability on Friday.
My latest for CanPL.ca.
My latest for CanPL.ca.
One year ago, @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra set his sights on being the Best Canadian U-21 Player.
Tonight, he won the award. A look back 👇
Tonight, he won the award. A look back 👇
Tiago Coimbra has signed a contract that could see him in Halifax until 2028. And with backing from the club, he's set his sights on winning U-21 Player of the Year.
Striker Tiago Coimbra could be a Halifax Wanderer for a long time.
The club announced on Wednesday that the 20-year old attacker has signed a deal that could see him in Wanderers blue until 2028, wit...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
One year ago, @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra set his sights on being the Best Canadian U-21 Player.
Tonight, he won the award. A look back 👇
Tonight, he won the award. A look back 👇
Atlético Ottawa head coach Diego Mejia is up next. Asked about having a Concacaf Champions Cup on the line aligns with their goals for the season.
“We’re ready to fight,” he says.
“We’re ready to fight,” he says.
November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Atlético Ottawa head coach Diego Mejia is up next. Asked about having a Concacaf Champions Cup on the line aligns with their goals for the season.
“We’re ready to fight,” he says.
“We’re ready to fight,” he says.
Asked about @pfacan.ca, Johnson says they’re working towards a collective bargaining agreement and says he expects a deal to be struck in the next 12 months.
PFA Canada is the union representative CPL players.
PFA Canada is the union representative CPL players.
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Asked about @pfacan.ca, Johnson says they’re working towards a collective bargaining agreement and says he expects a deal to be struck in the next 12 months.
PFA Canada is the union representative CPL players.
PFA Canada is the union representative CPL players.
Speaking about the Canadian Championship, Johnson says he’d like to see the final played at the end of the regular season. He notes, however, the competition is run by Canada Soccer.
November 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Speaking about the Canadian Championship, Johnson says he’d like to see the final played at the end of the regular season. He notes, however, the competition is run by Canada Soccer.
CSB CEO James Johnson is beginning his presentation on the state of the play, addressing where the broader game stands and where CSB is heading.
“I want to be very clear: CSB is ready to lead,” he says. “We’ve built a strong foundation over the past seven years.”
“I want to be very clear: CSB is ready to lead,” he says. “We’ve built a strong foundation over the past seven years.”
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
CSB CEO James Johnson is beginning his presentation on the state of the play, addressing where the broader game stands and where CSB is heading.
“I want to be very clear: CSB is ready to lead,” he says. “We’ve built a strong foundation over the past seven years.”
“I want to be very clear: CSB is ready to lead,” he says. “We’ve built a strong foundation over the past seven years.”
Cavalry FC midfielder Sergio Camargo, speaking ahead of Sunday’s CPL Final, says he’s been training and testing out his calf following a strain three weeks ago. Says, be it 90 minutes or off the bench, he’s ready to help his club.
He adds it’s been frustrating not to be on the pitch. #CanPL
He adds it’s been frustrating not to be on the pitch. #CanPL
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Cavalry FC midfielder Sergio Camargo, speaking ahead of Sunday’s CPL Final, says he’s been training and testing out his calf following a strain three weeks ago. Says, be it 90 minutes or off the bench, he’s ready to help his club.
He adds it’s been frustrating not to be on the pitch. #CanPL
He adds it’s been frustrating not to be on the pitch. #CanPL
As per a club announcement, CF Montréal have decided not to exercise Alessandro Biello’s contract option. The 19-year old is now a free agent following the end of his loan with @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social but has been invited to Montréal’s training camp. He played 353 minutes for Halifax in 2025.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As per a club announcement, CF Montréal have decided not to exercise Alessandro Biello’s contract option. The 19-year old is now a free agent following the end of his loan with @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social but has been invited to Montréal’s training camp. He played 353 minutes for Halifax in 2025.
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Breaking: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra is training with an @mls.bsky.social club and is currently in the U.S.
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Sources: Tiago Coimbra training with MLS club in the U.S.
Halifax Wanderers striker Tiago Coimbra is in the United States following the conclusion of his Canadian Premier League (CPL) season and is training with a Major League Soccer (MLS) side, sources told...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Breaking: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra is training with an @mls.bsky.social club and is currently in the U.S.
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Breaking: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra is training with an @mls.bsky.social club and is currently in the U.S.
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Sources: Tiago Coimbra training with MLS club in the U.S.
Halifax Wanderers striker Tiago Coimbra is in the United States following the conclusion of his Canadian Premier League (CPL) season and is training with a Major League Soccer (MLS) side, sources told...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Breaking: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra is training with an @mls.bsky.social club and is currently in the U.S.
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Will provide an update when more details are available. #CanPL
Well stocked after a visit to Newfoundland with bakeapple and partridgeberry jams, kippers, salmon, fresh bread and squares. Can’t beat it.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Well stocked after a visit to Newfoundland with bakeapple and partridgeberry jams, kippers, salmon, fresh bread and squares. Can’t beat it.