The 2024 HFX Wanderers FC season is the sixth season in the history of HFX Wanderers FC. In addition to the Canadian Premier League, the club competed in the Canadian Championship. During the off-season, coach Patrice Gheisar signed a two-year contract extension.[1] The season was noteworthy for a difficult beginning, where the team set a league record for worst start to a season,[2] and was eliminated from the Canadian Championship in the first round by losing to the Ligue 1 Québec club CS Saint-Laurent.[3] The Wanderers also set a league record for most red cards in a season, with eight.[4]
The six points earned on away games was tied for the second-lowest amount in CPL history, matching the 1-3-10 away record the HFX Wanderers FC ended with in 2019. Only FC Edmonton fared worse in 2022 with four points.
The average home attendance of 6,058 set a new club record.
Current squad
- As of September 13, 2024[5]
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Previous club | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| 1 | Yann-Alexandre Fillion | 
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GK | February 14, 1996 (aged 28) |  IFK Mariehamn
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| 12 | Daniel Clarke | 
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GK | April 17, 2003 (aged 21) | CBU Capers
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U21, U-S |
| 13 | Aiden Rushenas |
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GK | May 23, 2003 (aged 21) | Dalhousie Tigers
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U21 |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | Daniel Nimick |
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CB | September 22, 2000 (aged 24) |  Western Michigan Broncos
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| 3 | Zachary Fernandez |
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RB | September 24, 2001 (aged 23) | A.S. Blainville
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| 4 | Julian Dunn 
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CB | July 11, 2000 (aged 24) | HamKam
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IL |
| 5 | Cale Loughrey |
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CB | August 4, 2001 (aged 23) | FC Edmonton
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| 16 | Kareem Sow |
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CB | September 28, 2000 (aged 24) | Montreal Carabins
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| 17 | Wesley Timoteo |
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FB / RW / LW | April 9, 2000 (aged 24) | FC Edmonton
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| 21 | Jefferson Alphonse |
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CB | June 12, 2003 (aged 21) | CS Saint-Laurent
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U21 |
| 23 | Riley Ferrazzo |
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FB | August 4, 1999 (aged 25) | Vaughan Azzurri
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| 34 | Yorgos Gavas |
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CB | November 1, 2006 (aged 18) | Suburban FC
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DEV |
| David Mavakala | 
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FB | February 24, 2006 (aged 18) | CF Montréal U23
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DEV | |
| Nassim Mekideche | 
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CB | April 30, 2000 (aged 24) |  US Monastir
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| Midfielders | ||||||
| 6 | Lorenzo Callegari | 
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CM | February 27, 1998 (aged 26) | Chambly
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INT |
| 7 | Ryan Telfer | 
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LW | March 4, 1994 (aged 30) | Miami FC
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| 10 | Aidan Daniels |
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AM | September 6, 1998 (aged 26) | OKC Energy
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| 11 | Vitor Dias | 
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AM | April 30, 1998 (aged 26) | Sporting Kansas City II
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INT |
| 14 | Clément Bayiha |
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RW / RB | March 8, 1999 (aged 25) | York United
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Loan |
| 18 | Andre Rampersad |
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CM | February 2, 1995 (aged 29) | Santa Rosa
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INT |
| 27 | Giorgio Probo | 
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CM | July 19, 1999 (aged 25) | Vermont Green
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INT |
| 28 | Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé |
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CM | March 9, 1995 (aged 29) | York United
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| 41 | Camilo Vasconcelos |
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AM | March 19, 2005 (aged 19) | Guelph United
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U21 |
| Forwards | ||||||
| 8 | Massimo Ferrin |
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CF / RW / LW | December 6, 1998 (aged 26) | Vaughan Azzurri
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| 19 | Tiago Coimbra |
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CF | January 17, 2004 (aged 20) | Palmeiras
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U21 |
| 20 | Tavio Ciccarelli |
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CF | July 24, 2006 (aged 18) | Sheffield United Academy
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U21, EYT |
| 33 | Sean Rea |
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CF / CM | May 15, 2002 (aged 22) |  Castellón B
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Transfers
In
| No. | Pos. | Player | From club | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF | Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé
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York United
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Free | January 25, 2024 | [6] | |
| MF | Ryan Telfer
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Miami FC
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Free | February 7, 2024 | [7] | |
| DF | Kareem Sow
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Montreal Carabins
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Free | February 12, 2024 | [8] | |
| MF | Vitor Dias
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Sporting Kansas City II
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Free | February 14, 2024 | [9] | |
| FW | Christian Volesky
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Monterey Bay FC
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Free | February 14, 2024 | [10] | |
| MF | Camilo Vasconcelos
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Guelph United
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Free | February 16, 2024 | [11] | |
| MF | Giorgio Probo
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Vermont Green
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Free | February 19, 2024 | [12] | |
| DF | Julian Dunn
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 HamKam
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Free | February 21, 2024 | [13] | |
| FW | Remi Agunbiade
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Vaughan Azzurri
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Signed to a development contract | March 28, 2024 | [14] | |
| GK | Daniel Clarke
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CBU Capers
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Selected 5th in the 2024 CPL–U Sports Draft, U-Sports contract | April 10, 2024 | [15] | |
| DF | Yorgos Gavas
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Suburban FC
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Signed to a development contract | April 23, 2024 | [16] | |
| FW | Tavio Ciccarelli
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Sheffield United Academy
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Free | May 31, 2024 | [17] | |
| DF | Jefferson Alphonse
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CS Saint-Laurent
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Free | June 29, 2024 | [18] | |
| FW | Sean Rea
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Castellón B
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Free | July 31, 2024 | [19] | |
| DF | Nassim Mekidèche
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US Monastir
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Free | September 13, 2024 | [20] | |
| DF | David Mavakala
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CF Montréal U23
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Signed to a development contract | September 13, 2024 | [21] |
Loans in
| No. | Pos. | Player | Loaned from | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF | Clément Bayiha
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York United
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Loaned until end of season | May 28, 2024 | [22] |
Draft picks
HFX Wanderers selected the following players in the 2024 CPL–U Sports Draft. Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as transfers in.
| Round | Selection | Pos. | Player | Nationality | University |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | GK | Daniel Clarke | England
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Cape Breton |
| 2 | 13 | DF | Max Bodurtha | Canada
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St. Francis Xavier |
Out
| No. | Pos. | Player | To club | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | MF | João Morelli
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Retired | November 3, 2023 | [23] | |
| 22 | DF | Mohamed Omar
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San Antonio FC
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Contract expired | December 31, 2023 | [24][25] |
| 21 | FW | Jordan Perruzza
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Toronto FC
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Loan ended | December 31, 2023 | [24] |
| 4 | DF | Cristian Campagna
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Option declined | December 31, 2023 | [26] | |
| 15 | DF | Doneil Henry
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Option declined | December 31, 2023 | [26] | |
| 7 | DF | Ryan James
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Option declined | December 31, 2023 | [26] | |
| 20 | DF | Jake Ruby
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Option declined | December 31, 2023 | [26] | |
| 13 | MF | Armaan Wilson
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Option declined | December 31, 2023 | [26] | |
| 37 | MF | Lifumpa Mwandwe
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Newtown
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Option declined | December 31, 2023 | [26] |
| 9 | FW | Théo Collomb
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Option declined | December 31, 2023 | [26] | |
| 14 | MF | Callum Watson
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Chattanooga FC
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Undisclosed fee | January 26, 2024 | [27] |
| 9 | FW | Christian Volesky
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Contract terminated by mutual consent | August 7, 2024 | [28] |
Loans out
| No. | Pos. | Player | Loaned to | Fee/notes | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | MF | Tomas Giraldo
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York United
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Loaned until end of season | May 28, 2024 | [22] |
Competitions
Matches are listed in Halifax local time: Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC−3)
Overview
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Canadian Premier League | April 13 | October 19 | Matchday 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0.00 | |
| Canadian Championship | May 2 | First round | First round | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 | |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 0.00 | ||||
Last updated: May 20
Source: Competitions
Canadian Premier League
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Playoff qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forge (S) | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 45 | 31 | +14 | 50 | First semifinal |
| 2 | Cavalry (C) | 28 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 39 | 27 | +12 | 48 | |
| 3 | Atlético Ottawa | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 42 | 31 | +11 | 44 | Quarterfinal |
| 4 | York United | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 35 | 36 | −1 | 39 | Play-in round |
| 5 | Pacific | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 32 | −5 | 34 | |
| 6 | HFX Wanderers | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 30[a] | |
| 7 | Vancouver | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 43 | −14 | 30[a] | |
| 8 | Valour | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 | 42 | −11 | 28 |
Source: CanPL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Total number of wins; 3) Head-to-head; 4) Goal differential; 5) Goals for; 6) Away goals differential; 7) Away goals for; 8) Home goals differential; 9) Home goals for; 10) Fewest disciplinary points;[b] 11) Most under-21 domestic player minutes; 12) Coin toss (tie between two (2) clubs) or drawing of lots (tie between three (3) or more clubs).[29]
(C) Champion (qualified to Champions Cup Round one); (S) CPL Shield winner (qualified to Champions Cup Round one)
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Total number of wins; 3) Head-to-head; 4) Goal differential; 5) Goals for; 6) Away goals differential; 7) Away goals for; 8) Home goals differential; 9) Home goals for; 10) Fewest disciplinary points;[b] 11) Most under-21 domestic player minutes; 12) Coin toss (tie between two (2) clubs) or drawing of lots (tie between three (3) or more clubs).[29]
(C) Champion (qualified to Champions Cup Round one); (S) CPL Shield winner (qualified to Champions Cup Round one)
Notes:
Results by match
Matches
| 13 April 2024 | Pacific FC | 1–0 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Langford, British Columbia |
| 20:00 ADT |
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Report | Nimick  86' |
Stadium: Starlight Stadium Attendance: 4,367 Referee: Michael Venne |
| 18 April 2024 | Vancouver FC | 2–0 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Langley, British Columbia |
| 23:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: Willoughby Community Park Stadium Attendance: 2,702 Referee: Sebastian Noshinravan |
| 27 April 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 1–3 | Atlético Ottawa | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 14:00 ADT |
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Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Ben Hoskins |
| 11 May 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 1–1 | Cavalry FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 15:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 5,544 Referee: Carly Shaw-MacLaren |
| 20 May 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 1–2 | Valour FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 16:00 ADT | Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,413 Referee: Myriam Marcotte |
| 24 May 2024 | York United FC | 2-1 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Toronto, Ontario |
| 20:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: York Lions Stadium Attendance: 1,226 Referee: Sebastian Noshiravani |
| 2 June 2024 | Atlético Ottawa | 2-2 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 15:00 ADT |
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Report | Stadium: TD Place Stadium Attendance: 5,224 Referee: Renzo Villanueva |
| 8 June 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 0-0 | Pacific FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 15:00 ADT | Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,034 Referee: Yusri Rudolf |
| 15 June 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 2–2 | Forge FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 17:00 ADT | Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 5,384 Referee: Scott Bowman |
| 23 June 2024 | Vancouver FC | 0–4 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Langley, British Columbia |
| 20:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: Willoughby Community Park Stadium Attendance: 3,060 Referee: Sebastian Noshinravani |
| 1 July 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 1–0 | Cavalry FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 17:00 ADT |
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Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,200 Referee: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin |
| 6 July 2024 | York United FC | 2–1 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Toronto, Ontario |
| 17:00 ADT |
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Report |
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Stadium: York Lions Stadium Attendance: 1,279 Referee: Mathieu Souaré |
| 18 July 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 3–1 | Valour FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 19:00 ADT | Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,242 Referee: Fabrizio Stasolla |
| 27 July 2024 | Forge FC | 3-0 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Hamilton, Ontario |
| 20:00 ADT | Report |
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Stadium: Tim Hortons Field Attendance: 6,179 Referee: Michael Venne |
| 5 August 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 3-2 | Vancouver FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 16:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Renzo Villanueva |
| 10 August 2024 | Cavalry FC | 3-2 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Calgary, Alberta |
| 17:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: ATCO Field Attendance: 4,695 Referee: Mario Alayass |
| 14 August 2024 | Forge FC | 2-0 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Hamilton, Ontario |
| 20:00 ADT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Tim Hortons Field Attendance: 3,983 Referee: Michael Venne |
| Note: Game rescheduled from 7 May 2024 due to conflict with the Canadian Championship game between Forge FC and CF Montreal. | ||||
| 17 August 2024 | Valour FC | 2-1 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 16:00 ADT |
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Report | Stadium: Princess Auto Stadium Attendance: 3,099 Referee: Myriam Marcotte |
| 24 August 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 1-1 | Atlético Ottawa | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 14:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,359 Referee: Roberto D'Alesio |
| 2 September 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 2-1 | York United FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 14:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,022 Referee: Yusri Rudolf |
| 7 September 2024 | Pacific FC | 3-0 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Langford, British Columbia |
| 23:00 ADT | Report |
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Stadium: Starlight Stadium Attendance: 3,283 |
| 14 September 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 3-0 | Forge FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 15:00 ADT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 6,127 |
| 18 September 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 2-2 | Pacific FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 19:00 ADT | Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 5,793 | |
| Note: Game rescheduled from 11 July 2024 due to conflict with the Canadian Championship game between Pacific FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. | ||||
| 21 September 2024 | Valour FC | 1-1 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 16:00 ADT |
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Report | Stadium: Princess Auto Stadium Attendance: 2,938 |
| 29 September 2024 | Atlético Ottawa | 1-1 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 15:00 ADT |
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Report | Stadium: TD Place Stadium Attendance: 5,662 |
| 5 October 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 1-1 | Vancouver FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 15:00 ADT | Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 5,850 |
| 12 October 2024 | Cavalry FC | 2-1 | Halifax Wanderers FC | Calgary, Alberta |
| 20:00 ADT |
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Report |
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Stadium: ATCO Field Attendance: 4,533 |
| 19 October 2024 | Halifax Wanderers FC | 2-1 | York United FC | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| TBD | Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Attendance: 5,844 |
Canadian Championship
Canada Soccer announced the preliminary round schedule for the Canadian Championship on March 11.[30] Changes from the previous year include a later start date, assigned starting brackets, a home-and-away quarterfinal series, and a redraw for semi-final matchups, all of which allow the Wanderers a greater chance of hosting games in Halifax during the event. The preliminary round opponent for the Wanderers was CS Saint-Laurent, the championship team of Ligue1 Québec in 2023.
| May 2 Preliminary round | Halifax Wanderers FC | 2–2 (3–5 p) | CS Saint-Laurent | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 7:00 pm | Report | Stadium: Wanderers Grounds Referee: Filip Dujic | ||
| Penalties | ||||
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Notes
References
- ^ "Wanderers extend contract for head coach Patrice Gheisar through 2025". HFX Wanderers FC. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Healey, Josh (2024-05-25). "Wanderers fall 2-1 to interim head coach Mauro Eustáquio and York United, their fifth loss of the season". Proud Partner of Garrison Brewing Co. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
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- ^ "Wanderers sign experienced international striker Christian Volesky". HFX Wanderers FC. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Halifax Wanderers sign Canadian U-21 Camilo Vasconcelos through 2025". Canadian Premier League. February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Wanderers sign international midfielder Giorgio Probo through 2025". HFX Wanderers FC. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Wanderers sign Canadian defender Julian Dunn". HFX Wanderers FC. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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- ^ "Wanderers sign Cape Breton goalkeeper Daniel Clarke to U SPORTS Contract". HFX Wanderers FC. April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Wanderers sign Halifax's Yorgos Gavas to development contract". HFX Wanderers FC. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "'Exciting young player:' Wanderers sign Tavio Ciccarelli to Exceptional Young Talent contract". HFX Wanderers FC. May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "'An elite 1-v-1 defender': Wanderers sign Canadian U21 Jefferson Alphonse". HFX Wanderers FC. June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Wanderers sign former U21 Player of the Year Sean Rea". HFX Wanderers FC. July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "Wanderers sign Canadian defender Nassim Mekideche through 2025". HFX Wanderers FC. September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Wanderers sign New Brunswick defender David Mavakala to Development Contract". HFX Wanderers FC. September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Halifax Wanderers, York United announce loan swap of Giraldo, Bayiha". Canadian Premier League. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "João Morelli announces retirement from football". HFX Wanderers FC. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Halifax Wanderers end-of-season roster update". HFX Wanderers FC. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "San Antonio FC signs midfielder Mohamed Omar". San Antonio FC. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Wanderers trigger options on three players as part of year-end roster moves". HFX Wanderers FC. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Chattanooga Football Club signs Callum Watson from Halifax Wanderers". Chattanooga FC. January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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- ^ a b "2024 CPL Competition Guidelines". Canadian Premier League. April 12, 2024. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "The 2024 Telus Canadian Championship set to kick off 23 April in Calgary". Canadian Soccer Association. March 11, 2024. Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
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