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Jesse Marsch, CanMNT revisit history in Montréal as they build toward World Cup

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 10h

New: Montréal is a city that remembers. It's fitting, following Alphonso Davies' CanMNT debut at Stade Saputo in 2017, that @canmntofficial.bsky.social should return to the city ahead of the most important tournament in program history. But time is fickle.

My latest for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

Will the Wanderers Clinch a Home Playoff Game? Plus, Revisiting Sam Salter's Legacy - The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Soccer Podcast

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Martin Bauman @martinbauman.com · 4h

NEW: Will @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social clinch a home playoff game in 2025? How healthy is Tiago Coimbra? Plus, how should Wanderers fans look back on Sam Salter's time in Halifax?

@joshrjhealey.bsky.social joins The Wanderer Grounds podcast to discuss.

Listen 🎧: pod.co/wanderer-gro...

Can the Halifax Wanderers lift their fortunes in time to earn a home playoff match? How healthy is Tiago Coimbra? And how should Sam Salter's time in Halifax be remembered? HFX Football Post's Josh H...

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 4h

New: #ATO head coach Diego Mejía organized a supper for his new club's veterans before the season's first training session. There, they laid the expectations for the year to come: to fight for every trophy.

A look inside how players like Nathan Ingham helped set new standards for Atlético Ottawa.

How Nathan Ingham and Atlético Ottawa’s core set new standards for the club

Jesse Marsch, CanMNT revisit history in Montréal as they build toward World Cup

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 10h

New: Montréal is a city that remembers. It's fitting, following Alphonso Davies' CanMNT debut at Stade Saputo in 2017, that @canmntofficial.bsky.social should return to the city ahead of the most important tournament in program history. But time is fickle.

My latest for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

Maxime Crépeau back at his best for Canada ahead of World Cup

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 1d

Mathieu Choinière says he was at the match last time CanMNT were in Montréal back in 2017.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 1d

CanMNT head coach Jesse Marsch confirms during a press conference with media that goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau and Ismaël Koné will start tomorrow. Huge match for many Québec-born players as they'll be playing in front of friends and family.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Crépeau discusses his battle with St. Clair to become Canada's starter next summer on home soil, coming back from a broken leg that ruled him out of the 2022 World Cup, and much more.

#CanMNT

In a 1-on-1 interview, Crépeau discusses his battle with fellow goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair to be Canada's starter at the 2026 World Cup.

www.tfcrepublic.ca

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

New: Sean Rea is playing his best football in a @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social shirt. Yet it still feels like his full potential hasn't been realized. On the eve of the playoffs, and with his contract running out, can he reach the next level for Halifax?

My latest for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

Sean Rea prepares for first playoff experience with Wanderers, with an eye on a higher level

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider deals with playoff pressure: 'You feel like people in Nova Scotia might want to come murder you'

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Nicole Munro @nicolemunro.bsky.social · 2d

Oh? www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Toronto Blue Jays manager addressed what it feels like to have the pressure of a nation on him in the American League Division Series.

www.saltwire.com

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

You’re too kind, Denton. Looking to get some stuff out for HFX Football Post on the weekend.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 2d

New: Sean Rea is playing his best football in a @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social shirt. Yet it still feels like his full potential hasn't been realized. On the eve of the playoffs, and with his contract running out, can he reach the next level for Halifax?

My latest for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

Sean Rea prepares for first playoff experience with Wanderers, with an eye on a higher level

Wanderers, Nine Stripes split points in cagey 1-1 draw | MATCH ANALYSIS

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Benjo the Banjo @gwedlid.bsky.social · 4d

Still less than Everton strikers over the last few years.

Bluesky @bsky.app · 4d

we hit 2 billion posts today! 🥳

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 6d

Midfield battles, an injured Wanderers squad and a rehearsal for the playoffs; everything you need to know about @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social's 1-1 draw with York United FC.

HIGHLIGHTS: Halifax Wanderers 1-1 York United FC | 2025 Match #101

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 6d

Some highlights from today's 1-1 draw between @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social and York United FC. Analysis piece coming in the next few hours. #CanPL

After opening his Serie A account, can Ismaël Koné finally find consistency for club and country?

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 7d

Ismaël Koné’s first goal for U.S. Sassuolo was a thing of beauty. But can the midfielder, who possesses so much talent, find the consistency his club and @canadasocceren.bsky.social hope from him?

My latest for @onesoccer.bsky.social.

PREVIEW: Halifax Wanderers vs. York United FC | CPL Match #101

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 7d

There's been a rivalry forming between @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social and York United going back to the off-season as Riley Ferrazzo and Massimo Ferrin traded their blue kits for green. Tomorrow, they'll battle for a chance to host a home playoff match.

My preview for canpl.ca.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 7d

As per @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social head coach Patrice Gheisar, Reshaun Walkes is injured and likely to miss tomorrow's match versus York United. Although not named specifically, it sounds like Tiago Coimbra and a few others are matchday decisions. Jason Bahamboula, of course, is out for the season.

Can VFC win the CanChamp? + U-21 award frontrunners | CPL Newsroom pres. by Volkswagen

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 10d

Made my debut on the CanPL.ca Newsroom show yesterday. Tune in for chat around U-21 award frontrunners, a preview of the CanChamp final and more.

It's an all-Vancouver derby in this week's Voyageurs Cup final. Plus, York United clinched a playoff spot, and who's winning the U-21 Player of the Year award?

Clinical finishing propels Atlético Ottawa to 3-0 victory over Cavalry FC | MATCH ANALYSIS

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 13d

New: Ballou Tabla was a difference maker as he scored a brace to propel Atlético Ottawa past Cavalry.

"I think that Ballou deserved this kind of performance. He's an amazing player, an amazing, amazing player for me and a player that needs to play at another level," Diego Mejía’s said post-match.

HIGHLIGHTS: Atlético Ottawa 3-0 Cavalry FC | 2025 Match #97

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 13d

It was a statement win by Atlético Ottawa over Cavalry, propelled by goals from Sam Salter and Ballou Tabla. Initial match recap below 👇

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 13d

What a steal from Sam Salter to strip Laing and then dribble by Carducci to put ATO up 1-0. His 18th of the season.

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Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 13d

Lots of rotation as players like Vallerand, Frémaux, Miller and Allen are on the bench to start.

Halifax Tides FC @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social · 13d

Your Halifax Tides Starting XI 🌊

Here’s who’s taking the pitch today as we face Vancouver Rise at 3pm.

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks, Matt! Hope to see ya soon

Josh Healey @joshrjhealey.bsky.social · 13d

Appreciated, Mike