Josh Healey
@joshrjhealey.bsky.social
Canadian footy journalist based in Nova Scotia ⛵
Words in OneSoccer, CanPL.ca, Atlantic Business Magazine, Chronicle Herald, St. John’s Telegram and more. Blog: hfxfootballpost.ca.
Words in OneSoccer, CanPL.ca, Atlantic Business Magazine, Chronicle Herald, St. John’s Telegram and more. Blog: hfxfootballpost.ca.
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.
Hugo Mbongue's club option with @torontofc.ca has been declined. The 21-year old striker did well on loan at @vanfootballclub.bsky.social, scoring six goals and two assists through 12 league appearances.
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hugo Mbongue's club option with @torontofc.ca has been declined. The 21-year old striker did well on loan at @vanfootballclub.bsky.social, scoring six goals and two assists through 12 league appearances.
New: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social confirm goalkeeper Anika Toth is signed through 2027 following her winning @nsl.ca Goalkeeper of the Season.
October 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social confirm goalkeeper Anika Toth is signed through 2027 following her winning @nsl.ca Goalkeeper of the Season.
Both @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social and Atlético Ottawa start their strongest squads, with striker Tiago Coimbra in the starting XI.
October 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Both @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social and Atlético Ottawa start their strongest squads, with striker Tiago Coimbra in the starting XI.
As Valour head coach Phil Dos Santos said yesterday, goalkeeper Emil Gazdov gets the start for potentially his final CPL match. Fitting that it’s at Starlight Stadium.
October 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
As Valour head coach Phil Dos Santos said yesterday, goalkeeper Emil Gazdov gets the start for potentially his final CPL match. Fitting that it’s at Starlight Stadium.
Huge respect to Alex Newhook for picking The Navigators for his walk out song. Also, Sam Montembeault choosing that Bob Bissonnette song is a fantastic deep cut for a goalie.
October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Huge respect to Alex Newhook for picking The Navigators for his walk out song. Also, Sam Montembeault choosing that Bob Bissonnette song is a fantastic deep cut for a goalie.
Football writing to aspire to, courtesy of @jameshorncastle.bsky.social 👏
October 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Football writing to aspire to, courtesy of @jameshorncastle.bsky.social 👏
That’s something I wrote about in training camp but it only reared its head in September.
October 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
That’s something I wrote about in training camp but it only reared its head in September.
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.
September 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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.
Joaquim Coulanges, who did so well against Forge last week, is out with injury for Atlético Ottawa's match versus Cavalry FC. Kévin dos Santos slots into his spot.
Shamit Shome draws in for Sergio Camargo. #CanPL
Shamit Shome draws in for Sergio Camargo. #CanPL
September 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Joaquim Coulanges, who did so well against Forge last week, is out with injury for Atlético Ottawa's match versus Cavalry FC. Kévin dos Santos slots into his spot.
Shamit Shome draws in for Sergio Camargo. #CanPL
Shamit Shome draws in for Sergio Camargo. #CanPL
A slow motion replay of Tiago Coimbra's injury from the first half. He appears to pull up just as he clears the York United defender. I'll be asking for an update from Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar post-match.
September 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A slow motion replay of Tiago Coimbra's injury from the first half. He appears to pull up just as he clears the York United defender. I'll be asking for an update from Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar post-match.
Exclusive interview with @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social sporting director Matt Fegan will be out Tuesday for subscribers. Head over to hfxfootballpost.ca to get on the mailing list. #CanPL
September 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Exclusive interview with @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social sporting director Matt Fegan will be out Tuesday for subscribers. Head over to hfxfootballpost.ca to get on the mailing list. #CanPL
Also, for anyone who missed Tavio Ciccarelli's goal last night, he continues to show confidence and patience around the net. His goal was @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social's lone marker.
August 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Also, for anyone who missed Tavio Ciccarelli's goal last night, he continues to show confidence and patience around the net. His goal was @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social's lone marker.
As per a club release, Cavalry FC have signed attacker Ayman Sellouf to a contract for the remainder of the #CanPL season. There’s options for 2026 and 2027.
Sellouf fell out of favour in @pacificfc.bsky.social last year before being part of a swap for Moses Dyer.
Sellouf fell out of favour in @pacificfc.bsky.social last year before being part of a swap for Moses Dyer.
July 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As per a club release, Cavalry FC have signed attacker Ayman Sellouf to a contract for the remainder of the #CanPL season. There’s options for 2026 and 2027.
Sellouf fell out of favour in @pacificfc.bsky.social last year before being part of a swap for Moses Dyer.
Sellouf fell out of favour in @pacificfc.bsky.social last year before being part of a swap for Moses Dyer.
Sources: @vanfootballclub.bsky.social and head coach Afshin Ghotbi have mutually parted ways. More information tomorrow. #CanPL
July 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Sources: @vanfootballclub.bsky.social and head coach Afshin Ghotbi have mutually parted ways. More information tomorrow. #CanPL
Sources: @vanfootballclub.bsky.social is in the process of securing @torontofc.ca forward Hugo Mbongue on loan for the remainder of the #CanPL season.
Mbongue, 20, was previously loaned out to USL side Lexington FC in March and has made 14 appearances for TFC in his career.
Mbongue, 20, was previously loaned out to USL side Lexington FC in March and has made 14 appearances for TFC in his career.
July 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Sources: @vanfootballclub.bsky.social is in the process of securing @torontofc.ca forward Hugo Mbongue on loan for the remainder of the #CanPL season.
Mbongue, 20, was previously loaned out to USL side Lexington FC in March and has made 14 appearances for TFC in his career.
Mbongue, 20, was previously loaned out to USL side Lexington FC in March and has made 14 appearances for TFC in his career.
If you haven't already, check out my piece on Tiago Coimbra's breakout season for hfxfootballpost.ca. After two injury-riddled campaigns, the 21-year old striker is performing for @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social and leads the club with six goals.
Almost all of them are like the clip below. #CanPL
Almost all of them are like the clip below. #CanPL
July 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If you haven't already, check out my piece on Tiago Coimbra's breakout season for hfxfootballpost.ca. After two injury-riddled campaigns, the 21-year old striker is performing for @hfxwanderersfc.bsky.social and leads the club with six goals.
Almost all of them are like the clip below. #CanPL
Almost all of them are like the clip below. #CanPL
Breaking: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social have hired Stephen Hart as their interim head coach, shuffling Lewis Page out to “help establish the Tides development academy”.
Page was in charge for eight matches.
Page was in charge for eight matches.
June 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Breaking: @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social have hired Stephen Hart as their interim head coach, shuffling Lewis Page out to “help establish the Tides development academy”.
Page was in charge for eight matches.
Page was in charge for eight matches.
Been a while but my latest 8 CPL Thoughts column will be out 8:00 PM AST for subscribers. It'll be made public tomorrow morning. Lots of transfer tidbits.
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June 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Been a while but my latest 8 CPL Thoughts column will be out 8:00 PM AST for subscribers. It'll be made public tomorrow morning. Lots of transfer tidbits.
Subscribe to HFX Football Post and follow our partners Garrison Brewing Co. on socials for a chance at a $100 gift card. It's free.
Subscribe to HFX Football Post and follow our partners Garrison Brewing Co. on socials for a chance at a $100 gift card. It's free.
Fiddlehead season 👌
June 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Fiddlehead season 👌
Last few days have been packed with @canmntofficial.bsky.social in Halifax. Stayed tuned as I’ll have pieces out in @onesoccer.bsky.social over the next little bit as well as profiles and stories at hfxfootballpost.ca.
The beautiful games is alive and well in Nova Scotia.
The beautiful games is alive and well in Nova Scotia.
June 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Last few days have been packed with @canmntofficial.bsky.social in Halifax. Stayed tuned as I’ll have pieces out in @onesoccer.bsky.social over the next little bit as well as profiles and stories at hfxfootballpost.ca.
The beautiful games is alive and well in Nova Scotia.
The beautiful games is alive and well in Nova Scotia.
Jacob Shaffelburg gets a warm welcome at Soccer Nova Scotia. @canmntofficial.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Jacob Shaffelburg gets a warm welcome at Soccer Nova Scotia. @canmntofficial.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Atlético Ottawa’s Amer Didic will be unavailable for several months following surgery from a fractured right leg. As per a club release, it sounds like he’ll be sticking around the squad throughout his recovery. #CanPL
May 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Atlético Ottawa’s Amer Didic will be unavailable for several months following surgery from a fractured right leg. As per a club release, it sounds like he’ll be sticking around the squad throughout his recovery. #CanPL
I’m in Halifax covering @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social training before they fly to face @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social. The squad is working on set pieces. #NSL
May 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I’m in Halifax covering @hfxtidesfc.bsky.social training before they fly to face @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social. The squad is working on set pieces. #NSL