Josh Healey
@joshrjhealey.bsky.social
Canadian footy journalist based in Nova Scotia ⛵
Words in The Guardian, OneSoccer, The Athletic, CanPL.ca, Atlantic Business Magazine, Chronicle Herald, St. John’s Telegram and more. Blog: hfxfootballpost.ca.
Words in The Guardian, OneSoccer, The Athletic, CanPL.ca, Atlantic Business Magazine, Chronicle Herald, St. John’s Telegram and more. Blog: hfxfootballpost.ca.
Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue and CSME CEO James Johnson have started their press conference following news of the restructured agreement between the two organizations.
Blue says its taken "an enormous" amount of work to get the deal done.
Blue says its taken "an enormous" amount of work to get the deal done.
February 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue and CSME CEO James Johnson have started their press conference following news of the restructured agreement between the two organizations.
Blue says its taken "an enormous" amount of work to get the deal done.
Blue says its taken "an enormous" amount of work to get the deal done.
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BREAKING: Canada Soccer and CSME (Formerly CSB) have finally come to a new, landmark agreement.
It’s a financial game-changer for #CANMNT ahead of the World Cup.
The old deal is ripped up. Contentious relations are over.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
It’s a financial game-changer for #CANMNT ahead of the World Cup.
The old deal is ripped up. Contentious relations are over.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Canada Soccer secures new rights deal with CSME before landmark home World Cup
The new agreement brings a premature end to the previous deal, which was the subject of much angst and protest
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
BREAKING: Canada Soccer and CSME (Formerly CSB) have finally come to a new, landmark agreement.
It’s a financial game-changer for #CANMNT ahead of the World Cup.
The old deal is ripped up. Contentious relations are over.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
It’s a financial game-changer for #CANMNT ahead of the World Cup.
The old deal is ripped up. Contentious relations are over.
Details at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Will be interesting to see if Max Piepgrass — a midfielder with Cape Breton University — signs a first-team contract with Cavs. He’s developed a lot the last few years.
Expect @calgarywildfc.bsky.social to announce one new player signing on Friday morning. They are also expected to introduce their goalkeeping coach. And there should be another player signing announcement next week. More details in the latest episode of our podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
"Hoo" are the Vermont Wild? - YYC Soccer - Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · YYC Soccer · 02/13/2026 · 30m
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February 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Will be interesting to see if Max Piepgrass — a midfielder with Cape Breton University — signs a first-team contract with Cavs. He’s developed a lot the last few years.
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Notes on @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp, covering everything from:
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
The Wanderers Notebook: Injury updates, new roles, player recruitment and other tidbits from training camp
The Halifax Wanderers officially kicked off a new era on Monday as head coach and general manager Vanni Sartini and his players opened training camp at the BMO Soccer Centre.
The squad, which feature...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
February 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Notes on @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp, covering everything from:
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
As reported earlier, and now confirmed by the club, Kamron Habibullah has joined Atlético Ottawa. Deal is a 2+1. #CanPL
Sources: Atlético Ottawa are set to sign midfielder Kamron Habibullah. #CanPL
Sources: Atlético Ottawa set to sign midfielder Kamron Habibullah
Atlético Ottawa are looking to add another piece in midfield as the club is set to sign 22-year old pivot Kamron Habibullah, sources told HFX Football Post on Wednesday.
Habibullah, who was born in U...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
February 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
As reported earlier, and now confirmed by the club, Kamron Habibullah has joined Atlético Ottawa. Deal is a 2+1. #CanPL
Sources: Atlético Ottawa are set to sign midfielder Kamron Habibullah. #CanPL
Sources: Atlético Ottawa set to sign midfielder Kamron Habibullah
Atlético Ottawa are looking to add another piece in midfield as the club is set to sign 22-year old pivot Kamron Habibullah, sources told HFX Football Post on Wednesday.
Habibullah, who was born in U...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Sources: Atlético Ottawa are set to sign midfielder Kamron Habibullah. #CanPL
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Marcelo Flores' one-time FIFA switch has been completed today and he is now formally eligible to play for Canada.
Inside Flores' decision to join #CANMNT, why Jesse Marsch wanted Flores and what his World Cup hopes look like, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Inside Flores' decision to join #CANMNT, why Jesse Marsch wanted Flores and what his World Cup hopes look like, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Marcelo Flores’ switch: What Canada believes it has after ex-Mexico talent’s U-turn
A years-long saga is ending, with Marcelo Flores filing for a FIFA one-time switch. Now the race is on for him to make the World Cup squad
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Marcelo Flores' one-time FIFA switch has been completed today and he is now formally eligible to play for Canada.
Inside Flores' decision to join #CANMNT, why Jesse Marsch wanted Flores and what his World Cup hopes look like, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Inside Flores' decision to join #CANMNT, why Jesse Marsch wanted Flores and what his World Cup hopes look like, at @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Notes on @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp, covering everything from:
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
The Wanderers Notebook: Injury updates, new roles, player recruitment and other tidbits from training camp
The Halifax Wanderers officially kicked off a new era on Monday as head coach and general manager Vanni Sartini and his players opened training camp at the BMO Soccer Centre.
The squad, which feature...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
February 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Notes on @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp, covering everything from:
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
-Halifax's search for a new No. 9
-Meeting the roster minimum (17/20 players signed)
-Bahamboula up front?
-Footedness with Godinho, a midfield triangle and much more!
My latest for hfxfootballpost.ca. #CanPL
Lots of tidbits from @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp coming this morning. Stayed tuned.
February 11, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Lots of tidbits from @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp coming this morning. Stayed tuned.
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New: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social attacker Syd Kennedy wants to make things happens. She wants goals and assists. But most of all, she wants to help her club push for the playoffs. In many ways, she and the Tides are just getting started. #northernsuperleague
Syd Kennedy is just getting started
There is a large banner strung across the wall of the Halifax Tides' boardroom, the colours, emblazoned with the promise that the Tides are turning, mirroring the depths of the ocean. Just to the righ...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
New: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social attacker Syd Kennedy wants to make things happens. She wants goals and assists. But most of all, she wants to help her club push for the playoffs. In many ways, she and the Tides are just getting started. #northernsuperleague
New: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social attacker Syd Kennedy wants to make things happens. She wants goals and assists. But most of all, she wants to help her club push for the playoffs. In many ways, she and the Tides are just getting started. #northernsuperleague
Syd Kennedy is just getting started
There is a large banner strung across the wall of the Halifax Tides' boardroom, the colours, emblazoned with the promise that the Tides are turning, mirroring the depths of the ocean. Just to the righ...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
New: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social attacker Syd Kennedy wants to make things happens. She wants goals and assists. But most of all, she wants to help her club push for the playoffs. In many ways, she and the Tides are just getting started. #northernsuperleague
Currently at @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp as they prepare for the 2026 season. Club remains at 17 signed players so lots of room to add in the coming weeks. Looks like Luke Green is training with the group. #CanPL
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Currently at @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social training camp as they prepare for the 2026 season. Club remains at 17 signed players so lots of room to add in the coming weeks. Looks like Luke Green is training with the group. #CanPL
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New Episode Alert!
On this episode, we welcome Wanderers President, Derek Martin. Gary Griffiths also joins us.
We chat about changing managers, Tiago's sale, stadium update and much more!
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
#coyw #canpl #cpl #downthepubpodcast #hfxwanderers
On this episode, we welcome Wanderers President, Derek Martin. Gary Griffiths also joins us.
We chat about changing managers, Tiago's sale, stadium update and much more!
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
#coyw #canpl #cpl #downthepubpodcast #hfxwanderers
February 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
New Episode Alert!
On this episode, we welcome Wanderers President, Derek Martin. Gary Griffiths also joins us.
We chat about changing managers, Tiago's sale, stadium update and much more!
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
#coyw #canpl #cpl #downthepubpodcast #hfxwanderers
On this episode, we welcome Wanderers President, Derek Martin. Gary Griffiths also joins us.
We chat about changing managers, Tiago's sale, stadium update and much more!
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
#coyw #canpl #cpl #downthepubpodcast #hfxwanderers
For those on @gandersocial.bsky.social (a Canadian-based and run social media app), follow me @joshrjhealey.gander.social
February 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
For those on @gandersocial.bsky.social (a Canadian-based and run social media app), follow me @joshrjhealey.gander.social
Told that @vanfootballclub.bsky.social's Emrick Fotsing — one of the club's promising young players — was kept out last night as a precaution. Will be monitored as Vancouver prepares for their away leg. #CanPL
February 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Told that @vanfootballclub.bsky.social's Emrick Fotsing — one of the club's promising young players — was kept out last night as a precaution. Will be monitored as Vancouver prepares for their away leg. #CanPL
Things are picking up in Halifax as @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social open training camp on Feb. 9, with @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social starting on Feb. 16.
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Things are picking up in Halifax as @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social open training camp on Feb. 9, with @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social starting on Feb. 16.
As reported, and now confirmed by the club, Jonantán Villal has joined Atlético Ottawa on loan through the 2026 season. #CanPL
Sources: Jonantán Villal to join Atlético Ottawa on loan from Atlético de San Luis. The 21-year old midfielder previously came up through Atlanta United's academy.
First reported by Karen Peña.
#CanPL #LigaMX
First reported by Karen Peña.
#CanPL #LigaMX
Sources: Jonantán Villal to join Atlético Ottawa on loan from Atlético de San Luis
Atlético de San Luis midfielder Jonantán Villal will join sister-club Atlético Ottawa on loan for the 2026 season, sources told HFX Football Post on Thursday. The move was first reported by reporter K...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
February 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
As reported, and now confirmed by the club, Jonantán Villal has joined Atlético Ottawa on loan through the 2026 season. #CanPL
Pacific FC have transferred midfielder Sean Young to USL Championship side Loudoun United FC.
Young leaves as Pacific’s all-time appearance leader.
Photo Credit: Sheldon Mack
Young leaves as Pacific’s all-time appearance leader.
Photo Credit: Sheldon Mack
February 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Pacific FC have transferred midfielder Sean Young to USL Championship side Loudoun United FC.
Young leaves as Pacific’s all-time appearance leader.
Photo Credit: Sheldon Mack
Young leaves as Pacific’s all-time appearance leader.
Photo Credit: Sheldon Mack
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Halifax's taxi versus rideshare rules gap: Are the low-paying jobs worth harming local businesses? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax's taxi versus rideshare rules gap: Are the low-paying jobs worth harming local businesses?
Increase of ridesharing companies like Uber, Lyft and Uride raises regulatory questions
www.saltwire.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Halifax's taxi versus rideshare rules gap: Are the low-paying jobs worth harming local businesses? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Breaking: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra been sold for a €250,000 ($300,000 USD) fee to Sweden's IFK Göteborg. It represents one of the largest transfers in #CanPL history.
Breaking: Wanderers complete sale of Tiago Coimbra to IFK Göteborg
The Halifax Wanderers have completed the largest transfer in club history as striker Tiago Coimbra has been sold to IFK Göteborg in Sweden’s top flight, sources told HFX Football Post on Saturday.
Co...
www.hfxfootballpost.ca
January 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Breaking: @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social striker Tiago Coimbra been sold for a €250,000 ($300,000 USD) fee to Sweden's IFK Göteborg. It represents one of the largest transfers in #CanPL history.
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Stadium discussion at today's council meeting, did you say? My story from earlier in the week for @grandparade.bsky.social is a timely read.
New: HRM owes @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social $590k following the city's first year fully managing the Wanderers Grounds, a deficit they hope to avoid in the future through "adjustments to fees and a reduction in the scope of stadium services."
My latest for @grandparade.bsky.social.
My latest for @grandparade.bsky.social.
City owes Wanderers $590k on stadium
HRM took control of “pop-up” stadium in 2025
www.grandparade.news
January 28, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Stadium discussion at today's council meeting, did you say? My story from earlier in the week for @grandparade.bsky.social is a timely read.
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Also please consider subscribing to www.grandparade.news so I can keep coming to these meetings and reporting on them
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January 28, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Also please consider subscribing to www.grandparade.news so I can keep coming to these meetings and reporting on them