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Josh Healey
2 months
Your friendly reminder that Kwasi Poku was at #TFCLive and had to leave to get a sniff at first team football. He’s 21-years old. What a finish.
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Benedict Rhodes
2 months
It's two for @ForgeFCHamilton 🔥 Kwasi Poku scores AGAIN as his emergence as a striker continues. He was a left back two months ago. #CanChamp #CanPL
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Josh Healey
3 months
As reported by @GarrettBarry , the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador is paying $171,000 to sponsor fourth tier English club @BarrowAFC . Interestingly, the province also payed $30,000 to host @HFXWanderersFC and Ipswich at King George V Park. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
2 months
Official crowd for @HFXWanderersFC and @IpswichTown : 4,513. Lots of Wanderers gear visible, as well. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
4 months
If it ain’t a sellout, it’s pretty close. Glorious day for @CPLsoccer in Halifax.
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Josh Healey
2 months
I’m at King George V Stadium in @CityofStJohns , where @HFXWanderersFC and @IpswichTown ’s U-21s are set to play for the first of Halifax’s Summer Series matches. Great turnout so far, with at least a couple thousand in attendance. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
1 month
Hearing increased chatter across @CPLsoccer . Got a scoop coming out shortly. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
4 months
NEW: I spoke to a sports economist to discuss the biggest barriers to @CPLsoccer expansion. As it stands, stability and venues remain the most obvious obstacles to growth but a club like CS Saint-Laurent could have all the pieces. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
3 months
New: @KelownaOnTour with an attendance of 6,281 at the Apple Bowl Stadium. This stands as a record for any sporting event at the facility and is one of the highest attendances for any @CPLsoccer this season.
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Josh Healey
7 months
The deal isn’t done yet but I’m told @atletiOttawa is the frontrunner to sign Manny Aparicio; he had multiple multi-year offers from @CPLsoccer clubs that would make him the highest paid player in the league. @HFXWanderersFC are officially out of the running. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
6 years
Just finished exploring @HobbitonTours for an upcoming travel article and I can confirm that I am too tall to fit into any hobbit homes. However, there is no doubt that the #Shire is alive and well. #explorenz #tolkien #LOTR
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Josh Healey
4 years
I'm temporarily laid off from the @SaltWireNetwork . Having spoken to hundreds of small businesses over the last few weeks, I can't stress how important it is to support local now. Buy a giftcard. Use their take-out service. And please pay for your news.
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Josh Healey
4 months
Good morning, Internet. @CPLsoccer is in preliminary expansion talks in Québec. And it's needed — both for the men's and women's game — for a province where soccer is the sport of choice. My story on Québec's untapped talent pool for @onesoccer . #CanPL
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Josh Healey
4 months
New: Fernando López has been named the general manager for @RealZaragoza in Spain’s second division. A huge and deserved move for one of @CPLsoccer standout executives. #CanPL
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Real Zaragoza
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Josh Healey
6 months
I’m told all @CPLsoccer clubs submitted their master rosters to the league for review on time. All clubs are player salary cap compliant. A few signings to be announced this week. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
7 months
Today I published my 100,000th word for @WanderersNotes . Over the past year, almost every word has been dedicated to covering @HFXWanderersFC but increasingly clubs across @CPLsoccer . If you care about @CPLsoccer please follow my project. As always, thanks for reading 🙏
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Josh Healey
7 months
With @CPLsoccer training camps in full swing, there’s been a lot of talk about the salary cap and squad construction. Follow @WanderersNotes for an in-depth explanation on how the #CPL cap works, how the league regulates it and what that means for clubs. Story out on Friday.
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Josh Healey
6 months
The ties between Canadian and Mexican football are becoming tighter knit than ever. So what’s next for @CPLsoccer ? Proud to have my first words out for @onesoccer . Hopefully the first of many. #CanPL
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OneSoccer
6 months
OS CREATOR SPOTLIGHT ✨ As ties grow between #CanPL and #LigaMX , could we see pre-season invitational tournaments emerge? As @joshrjhealey writes, it almost happened... THIS YEAR 👀 READ 👇
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Josh Healey
6 months
Expect a couple @CPLsoccer signings as clubs make roster decisions ahead of the April 1 cap compliance deadline. For example, @vanfootballclub will have to decide on former #VWFC CB Matteo Campagna and GK Niko Giantsopoulos, both currently training with the club. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
5 months
Keep your eyes peeled this week as I've got a whale of a piece (4,000+ words) coming out for @onesoccer . #CanMNT #CanWNT
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Josh Healey
7 months
One thing I wanted to note — whether the Aparicio move goes through or not — is that the talent level in @CPLsoccer continues to climb year after year. Players are choosing the league, be it a homecoming or opportunity for pro experience, and that’s something to celebrate.
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Josh Healey
7 months
As per sources, @atletiOttawa have acquired keeper Rayane Yesli via trade with @ValourFootball . Still working on the player going to back. Valour has signed 32-year old Canadian keeper Jonathan Viscosi. Viscosi recently featured in Finland’s first tier. #ForValour #ForOttawa
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Josh Healey
6 months
Sources: Amer Didic is back training in Canada after his agreement with a club in Norway’s first division fell through. The former @Pacificfccpl defender is currently weighing his options but still hopes to make a jump to Europe. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
1 year
Daniel Nimick wins the match for @HFXWanderersFC off a 90th minute penalty kick. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
2 months
Don’t have all the info but it sounds like former @cfmontreal midfielder Sean Rea is nearing a decision. I’m told @atletiOttawa is out of the sweepstakes. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
1 month
New: Christian Volesky and @HFXWanderersFC have agreed to a mutual contract termination. Injured and out of form, the writing was on the wall for Volesky. He missed all of pre-season with injury and has been ruled out recently with a wrist injury. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
1 month
Sources: @atletiOttawa is set to announce the signing of 25-year old Spanish defender Jesús del Amo later this week. A natural centre-back, del Amo played for Granada, Barcelona and Villareal's youth teams. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
2 months
For @WanderersNotes : Sean Rea's signing is a coup for @HFXWanderersFC that only came together in the last few days. He made his final decision in the last 72 hours. As reported, @atletiOttawa heavily pursued Rea but were ultimately unable to find the cap space. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
8 months
Latest from me: sources have confirmed Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé is headed back to Halifax for the 2024 @CPLsoccer season. #CanPL
@WanderersNotes
The Wanderers Notebook: Partner / @GarrisonBrewing
8 months
NEW: Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé has signed a multi-year deal with @HFXWanderersFC . His return comes only 14-months after his first stint with the East Coast club. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
4 months
To be clear, negotiations are in the early stages but the past few weeks have shown CS Saint-Laurent has the talent to compete at a higher level. They might get the chance.
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Josh Healey
17 days
New: There’s just something about @CPLsoccer and olímpicos. Is it luck? Goaltending? Or both? I spoke to @FelipeCar of @TheAthletic and @HFXWanderersFC goalkeeper coach Jan-Michael Williams to better understand the #CanPL anomaly. My latest for @onesoccer .
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 years
After four months away, @SailBluenoseII is back in @TownLunenburgNS . @SSBreaker
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Josh Healey
5 months
Safe to say I got more involved than I planned but wouldn't have it any other way. Looking forward to another year of @WanderersNotes ! And if you haven't already, please considering following on X, Facebook or Reddit. #CanPL
@WanderersNotes
The Wanderers Notebook: Partner / @GarrisonBrewing
5 months
Happy to be back for another year covering @HFXWanderersFC . Thanks to everyone who read, agreed to an interview or stopped for a chat in the first year. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
3 months
Alphonse is the third @Csstlaurent_pro player to sign a @CPLsoccer contract this week. Given injuries to Dunn and Sow, the Wanderers were in need of a centre-back. I’m told things came together rather quickly this week. Gheisar has his pre-match availability at 1 p.m. #CanPL
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Halifax Wanderers FC
3 months
⚓ SIGNING: JEFFERSON ALPHONSE IS A WANDERER ⭐ We've signed the Canadian U21 defender to a contract through the 2024 CPL season with club options for 2025 and 2026 ✍ DETAILS 🔽🔽🔽 #TogetherFromAways #COYW
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Josh Healey
10 months
What a post-game interview. It also had me thinking about how @CPLsoccer needs to continue to grow in Québec to survive. That means a club but also French video, articles and post-match interviews. @QParisis did a fantastic job for the league but it’s the tip of the iceberg.
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Geneviève Tardif
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Josh Healey
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Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for my latest 8 CPL Thoughts column for @WanderersNotes . Tidbits on Matteo de Brienne, who was offered for Gabriel Bitar, Cale Loughrey's nixed off-season transfer, #CanChamp away goals talk and more. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
4 months
"We are proud of the success of our League1 clubs across Canada and welcome the possibility of any such organization joining @CPLsoccer in future," says Laura Armstrong, #CanPL 's senior director, communications. Updated story for @WanderersNotes below.
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 months
At @HFXWanderersFC training on a beautiful Nova Scotia day for @WanderersNotes . Club is having a pre-match press conference with Patrice Gheisar as well as interviews with president and founder Derek Martin and this year’s leadership group. Lots of stories to come. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
5 months
As noted earlier, @HFXWanderersFC will have their campaign for mental health for @QEIIFoundation on their training kits, throughout the stadium and in their social campaigns. Dan Nimick showcases the new kit here.
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Josh Healey
4 months
Giorgio Probo is the @HFXWanderersFC player to face the media, saying the players felt the need to deliver a result today. When asked about his first goal for the club, he says his family was up watching in Italy and he was really pleased to make a difference.
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Josh Healey
1 month
Just a friendly reminder that the @CPLsoccer transfer window closes tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. ET. Although deals need to be confirmed by then, clubs can make announcements after that deadline. Full roster freeze take effect September 13. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
13 days
Also, Wanderers goalkeeper Aidan Rushenas — who is only making his second professional start — is again playing a man down. His side also got a red for his first start against Forge. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
9 months
Exclusive: the Manny Aparicio sweepstakes is in full swing. Multiple @CPLsoccer clubs have multi-year offers on the table to make him the highest paid player in the league. However, I’m told Aparicio wants to explore a move to the @MLS first before deciding on a #CanPL club.
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The Wanderers Notebook: Partner / @GarrisonBrewing
9 months
Sources: Manny Aparicio has multiple @CPLsoccer offers on the table to make him the highest paid player in the league. However, with interest from Canada's @MLS clubs, #CanPL sides will have to wait.
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Josh Healey
6 months
And just like that, the Manny Aparicio sweepstakes is over: he’s signed a multi-year deal with @atletiOttawa . Contract is for two years with an option for a third. As reported previously, Aparicio had interest across multiple leagues but ultimately returns to @CPLsoccer . #CanPL
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Josh Healey
4 months
Absolute scenes in Halifax. #SailGP
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
4 months
NEW: 17-year old @HFXWanderersFC Yorgos Gavas, who is on à developmental contract until August, has committed to Drexel University in Philadelphia. The Halifax-born defender is in his second year with the Wanderers after time with @WhitecapsFC academy. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
2 months
St. John’s native — and former @CPLsoccer first overall draft pick — Owen Sheppard is sent in on goal, nearly beating Ipswich’s keeper for @HFXWanderersFC best opportunity of the half. The crowd enthusiastically shared their approval. Ipswich is still up 1-0.
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Josh Healey
2 months
Publishing an update on @cityofkelowna ’s potential @CPLsoccer expansion bid later today for @WanderersNotes . Stay tuned. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
1 month
As already reported by @joshuakloke and @Z0linho_ , @ForgeFCHamilton is moving closer to selling star striker Kwasi Poku. Told the deal to RWD Molenbeek is not finalized yet but could be a huge move for a player who was playing as a left-back to start the year. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
7 years
. @Lanampayne to DJ-Composites: "You will not break our union."
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Josh Healey
4 months
Huge @CPLsoccer news, especially given ATO’s torrid start. Will be curious to see what’s next as López steps away from a club he’s helped build from the ground up.
@atletiOttawa
Atlético Ottawa
4 months
𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝐹𝑒𝓇𝓃𝒶𝓃𝒹𝑜. After launching the club in 2020, Fernando López steps away as CEO of Atlético Ottawa. 🔗 Read More:
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Josh Healey
3 months
Everyone — including captain Andre Rampersad, Ryan Telfer, Tiago Coimbra and Dan Nimick — is available for selection tomorrow, as per @HFXWanderersFC head coach Patrice Gheisar. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
11 months
Further to the @WinnipegNews piece, all the people I’ve spoken to are confident about @ValourFootball and @yorkutdfc ’s longevity. Lots of questions to answer logistically, though. I’ve been told there’ll be a @CPLsoccer state of the league news conference during finals week.
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 months
As per head coach Patrice Gheisar in his media availability, all players will be available for @HFXWanderersFC ’s match versus @Pacificfccpl . He says Christian Volesky, Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé and Vitor Dias are likely to start this weekend when asked about the club’s new players.
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 months
Sources: I'm told @atletiOttawa is set to sign 26-year old Spaniard Daniel Morer on loan from @FCF1931_Oficial . Morer, a right-back, came through Barcelona's youth system before moving to Famalicão. He's had several loan spells over these past years. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
7 months
As first reported by @martingrantross , I have also confirmed that CSB and MediaPro will continue to work together for the 2024 season. @onesoccer to hold rights for @CPLsoccer , #CanChamp , #CanMNT and #CanWNT . Great reporting by Martin on this.
@martingrantross
Martin Ross
7 months
Mediapro’s @onesoccer is set to continue offering live coverage of the Canadian Premier League during the 2024 season after conciliatory talks with Canadian Soccer Business, SportBusiness understands. A Canadian broadcast exclusive to end the week… 🇨🇦
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
4 years
Some personal news: I'm running for council! I'm pleased to announce my candidacy in District 10 for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. Since moving to the area in 2016 to sail aboard Bluenose II, the South Shore has become my home. #nselections #nspoli #southshore
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Josh Healey
1 year
Thankful to be part of voting process for the 2023 @CPLsoccer awards. It’s been a wonderful first season covering @HFXWanderersFC and the league through @WanderersNotes . Bring on the playoffs! #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 months
NEW: Speaking to reporters, @HFXWanderersFC president and founder Derek Martin announces the club has launched Together We Are Supporting Mental Health, an initiative in support of the QEII Foundation.
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
11 months
The calm before the storm: just over 24-hours until @HFXWanderersFC host @Pacificfccpl for a playoff tilt at the Wanderers Grounds. Press conference with #Wanderers coach Patrice Gheisar starting shortly. As always, @WanderersNotes will have all the details. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
7 months
Been working diligently on a report following last week’s news on Triston Henry / @ForgeFCHamilton . Article to be published Thursday morning. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
1 month
New: @HFXWanderersFC 's road form is sinking their playoff hopes. They've earned four out of a possible 30 points away from the Wanderers Grounds this year. Now, with a lengthy homestand, they'll look to right their season. My latest for @WanderersNotes .
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 months
I’m told Loïc Cloutier, who was on trial with @atletiOttawa during pre-season and travelled to Mexico, is currently playing with Ottawa South United of @Ligue1QC . Young player with lots of upside; I suspect we haven’t seen the last of him. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
1 month
No @WanderersNotes report following @HFXWanderersFC match against @CPLCavalryFC . Instead, there’ll be an 8 CPL Thoughts column rounding up transfer intrigue around the league. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
8 months
As per sources, @atletiOttawa is set to announce the signing of 26-year old Canadian Kris Twardek today. Twardek previously played for nearly a decade in Europe but left Bohemian FC to pursue a return home. He adds both skill and size to Carlos Gonzalez’s squad. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
6 months
Due to mechanical issues, my stay in Gander has been extended longer than anticipated but it’s given me a chance to finally check out the restored International Lounge: it’s like stepping back in time. We’ll done, @GanderAirport .
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
8 months
As per sources, with @MLS camps underway, Manny Aparicio continues to negotiate with clubs. Both Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps remain interested but my feeling is nothing imminent. Most @CPLsoccer clubs continue to await the outcome. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
9 months
Checked into @yorkutdfc ’s moves after @northtribune ’s reporting on Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé. Multiple sources have confirmed it was a mutual termination between player and club. Furthermore, sources confirmed Gagnon-Laparé has already signed with another @CPLsoccer club. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
7 months
Had a bit of a hiatus from the pod but @mbaileyreporter and I will have an interview with @atletiOttawa ’s Matteo de Brienne dropping soon and are recording our news episode tonight. Stay tuned.
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 months
In other news, @HFXWanderersFC have officially appealed midfielder Lorenzo Callegari’s two-match ban following a red card against @atletiOttawa . Given their next match isn’t until May 11, we should know the result well ahead of time. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
1 month
For @WanderersNotes : although he never signed a contract with @HFXWanderersFC , Owen Sheppard has headed back to @CbuMensSoccer . His intention is to play out the year and re-submit to the @CPLsoccer draft. As per the club, Daniel Clarke also headed back to CBU today.
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
3 months
Following the announcement that Newfoundland & Labrador was going to sponsor @BarrowAFC ’s kits, the club has lowered international shipping rates so Canadians can get their hands on the new kits. Brilliant.
@BarrowAFC
Barrow AFC
3 months
You've asked and we've delivered! 🤝 We've now lowered all of our international shipping rates so make sure to get your new tops pre-ordered now. 👊 🛒 👉 #WeAreBarrow
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Josh Healey
7 years
Thanks @beaconnl and @StJohnsTelegram for an amazing 6 months. I'm moving for a new job but won't forget the great ppl of #Newfoundland .
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Josh Healey
7 months
As per sources, I’m told @ForgeFCHamilton keeper Triston Henry is looking to leave the reigning @CPLsoccer North Star Cup winners. The club previously said he would be unavailable due to a personal matter. Still details I don’t know but I have reached out for comment. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
5 months
Thanks to everyone who discussed one of Canada’s silent footy powerhouses. Be it @Ligue1QC , @cfmontreal or clubs in between, Québec is filled with incredible talent. @Project8Sports and @CPLsoccer are some of the final pieces in closing the province’s footy pyramid. #CanPL
@onesoccer
OneSoccer
5 months
OS CREATOR SPOTLIGHT | FEATURE 📚 ✍️ @joshrjhealey A deep dive on the untapped talent pool of Québec's soccer scene, ft. interviews with #CFMTL GK Jonathan Sirois, Amy Walsh, Jeremy Gagnon-Lapare, Quentin Parisis & #CanWNT star Gabrielle Carle READ 👇
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Josh Healey
5 months
I'm told keeper Daniel Clarke, who won a U Sports national championship with @CbuMensSoccer , has signed with @HFXWanderersFC . He was drafted fifth overall by the club during the 2024 CPL draft. #CanPL
@WanderersNotes
The Wanderers Notebook: Partner / @GarrisonBrewing
5 months
Sources: @HFXWanderersFC have signed GK Daniel Clarke to a U Sports contract. The club has now filled its three keeper slots. #CanPL
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Josh Healey
7 months
One thing to keep in mind as @CPLsoccer clubs prepare for the start of the season: they must be salary cap compliant by April 1. The transfer window then closes on April 24. #CanPL
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@joshrjhealey
Josh Healey
7 months
Great initiative, great partnerships and I’m a sucker for a collar. Beautiful job all around by @atletiOttawa 👏
@atletiOttawa
Atlético Ottawa
7 months
Introducing our 2024 "Community First" Kit. Each jersey sold will provide dinner to 30 people in the Ottawa area through @CaldwellOttawa thanks to @MapleLodgeFarms 🤝🐓🏡 Together, we will tackle food insecurity in our city ❤️🤍 🔗 Read More:
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