2026 Halifax Tides FC season
| 2026 season | |
|---|---|
| CEO | Courtney Sherlock |
| Head coach | Stephen Hart |
| Stadium | |
The 2026 Halifax Tides FC season is the second in the club's history, as well as the second season in Northern Super League history.[1]
Summary
In December 2025, Stephen Hart was confirmed as head coach after his interim role. Ruth Fahy was also announced as the club's vice president of football.[2][3]
Team
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | .svg.png){kind=small} Stephen Hart
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| Assistant coach |
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Roster
- As of March 18, 2025.
| No. | Nat. | Name | Date of birth (age) | Since | Previous club | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| N/A | 
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Anika Tóth | January 15, 2002 (aged 24) | 2025 | Woodbridge Strikers
|
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| Defenders | ||||||
| N/A |
|
Annika Leslie | April 22, 2003 (aged 22) | 2025 |  West Virginia Mountaineers
|
|
| N/A |
|
Addison Weichers | January 15, 2002 (aged 24) | 2025 | Utah State Aggies
|
|
| N/A | 
|
Éva Frémaux | March 28, 2002 (aged 23) | 2025 | Nantes
|
INT |
| N/A |
|
Sheyenne Allen | April 26, 2001 (aged 24) | 2026 | Fort Lauderdale United FC
|
INT |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| N/A |
|
Saorla Miller | August 18, 2001 (aged 24) | 2025 |  Keflavík
|
|
| N/A |
|
Sarah Taylor | December 6, 1996 (aged 29) | 2025 | – | |
| N/A |
|
Sydney Kennedy | March 2, 2001 (aged 25) | 2025 | Acadia Axewomen
|
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| Forwards | ||||||
| N/A | 
|
Megumi Nakamura | August 24, 2000 (aged 25) | 2025 | AC Nagano Parceiro
|
INT |
Competitions
Northern Super League
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Playoff qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary Wild | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to Playoffs |
| 2 | Halifax Tides | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Montreal Roses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Ottawa Rapid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | AFC Toronto | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Vancouver Rise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: April 2026. Source: NSL
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head points; 2) Head-to-head goal difference; 3) Overall goal difference; 4) Most wins; 5) Most goals scored; 6) Least goals conceded; 7) Least red cards; 8) Least yellow cards; 9) Drawing of lots.[4]
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head points; 2) Head-to-head goal difference; 3) Overall goal difference; 4) Most wins; 5) Most goals scored; 6) Least goals conceded; 7) Least red cards; 8) Least yellow cards; 9) Drawing of lots.[4]
Matches
| April 25, 2026 1 | Halifax Tides | v | Ottawa Rapid FC |
| May 3, 2026 2 | AFC Toronto | v | Halifax Tides |
| May 13, 2026 3 | Ottawa Rapid FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| May 18, 2026 4 | Halifax Tides | v | Vancouver Rise FC |
| May 24, 2026 5 | Calgary Wild FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| May 29, 2026 6 | Halifax Tides | v | Ottawa Rapid FC |
| June 13, 2026 7 | Halifax Tides | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| June 18, 2026 8 | Halifax Tides | v | Vancouver Rise FC |
| June 27, 2026 9 | Calgary Wild FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| July 5, 2026 10 | Halifax Tides | v | AFC Toronto |
| July 12, 2026 11 | Montreal Roses FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| July 16, 2026 12 | Ottawa Rapid FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| July 25, 2026 13 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| August 3, 2026 14 | Halifax Tides | v | Ottawa Rapid FC |
| August 7, 2026 15 | Montreal Roses FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| August 15, 2026 16 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| August 23, 2026 17 | Halifax Tides | v | AFC Toronto |
| August 29, 2026 18 | Montreal Roses FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| September 5, 2026 19 | Vancouver Rise FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| September 12, 2026 20 | Calgary Wild FC | v | Halifax Tides |
| September 19, 2026 21 | Halifax Tides | v | AFC Toronto |
| September 27, 2026 22 | Halifax Tides | v | Montreal Roses FC |
| October 3, 2026 23 | Halifax Tides | v | Calgary Wild FC |
| October 17, 2026 24 | Halifax Tides | v | Montreal Roses FC |
| October 26, 2026 25 | AFC Toronto | v | Halifax Tides |
Statistics
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | NSL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||
| 12 | GK | SVK
|
Anika Tóth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defenders | |||||||
| 5 | DF | CAN
|
Annika Leslie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | DF | USA
|
Addison Weichers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | DF | FRA
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Éva Frémaux | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midfielders | |||||||
| 11 | MF | CAN
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Saorla Miller | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | CAN
|
Sarah Taylor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | MF | CAN
|
Sydney Kennedy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forwards | |||||||
| 33 | FW |  JAM
|
Tiffany Cameron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Competitions
Transactions
Contract operations
| Date | Player | Pos. | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 November 2025 | Megumi Nakamura
|
MF | Contract extension through the 2026 season | [5] |
| 8 December 2025 | Addison Weichers
|
DF | Contract extension through the 2026 season | [6] |
| 16 December 2025 | Julianne Vallerand
|
DF | Contract extension through the 2026 season | [7] |
| 20 December 2025 | Karima Lemire
|
MF | Contract extension through the 2026 season | [8] |
| 5 January 2026 | Saorla Miller
|
FW | Contract extension through the 2026 season | [9] |
| 4 February 2026 | Sarah Taylor
|
MF | Contract extension through the 2026 season | [10] |
Transfers in
| No. | Pos. | Player | From club | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | FW | Stella Downing
|
Ottawa Rapid FC
|
Transfer | 12 December 2025 | [11] |
| N/A | MF | Julia Benati
|
Ottawa Rapid FC
|
Transfer | 14 January 2026 | [12] |
| N/A | MF |  Synne Moe
|
FK Bodø/Glimt Kvinner
|
Transfer | 16 January 2026 | [13] |
| N/A | DF | Sheyenne Allen
|
Fort Lauderdale United FC
|
Transfer | 21 January 2026 | [14] |
| N/A | FW | Jordyn Rhodes
|
Valur
|
Transfer | 23 January 2026 | [15] |
| N/A | GK | Rylee Foster
|
Free agent | 27 January 2026 | [16] | |
| N/A | GK | Samantha St. Croix
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 | [17] | |
| N/A | DF | Julie Pedersen
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Odds BK
|
Transfer | 6 February 2026 | [18] |
Transfers out
| No. | Pos. | Player | To club | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|
References
- ^ "As Halifax prepares for April kickoff, city embracing 1st pro women's sports team". CBC.
- ^ "Halifax Tides hire former Colorado Rapids VP, confirm Stephen Hart as head coach". The Canadian Press. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Halifax Tides Build for Success with New Leadership and Key Returning Players". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Six Seconds - The home of women's football in Canada". Six Seconds. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Halifax Tides FC Midfielder Megumi Nakamura has Re-Signed for the 2026 Season". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Addy Weichers Extended with Halifax Tides FC for 2026 Season". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Julianne Vallerand Signs Extension with Halifax Tides FC". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Back at the Grounds: Karima Lemire Returning for 2026". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Tides Keep Homegrown Forward Saorla Miller for 2026". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Tides welcome back local midfielder Sarah Taylor for 2026". Halifax Tides FC. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "Halifax Tides FC Add Forward Stella Downing to Their Attack". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Tides Welcome Midfielder Julia Benati for 2026". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Tides Sign Norwegian Midfielder Synne Fredriksen Moe". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Tides Sign Defender Sheyenne Allen". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Tides Sign Forward Jordyn Rhodes". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Former Liverpool FC and national team goalkeeper Rylee Foster signs with Halifax Tides FC". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Rising goalkeeper Samantha St. Croix signs with Halifax Tides FC". www.tidesfc.ca.
- ^ "Norwegian defender Julie Pedersen strengthens Halifax Tides backline". www.tidesfc.ca.