The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Soccer Podcast

This week, Martin and guest Joshua Healey ( Wanderers Notebook ) go team-by-team across the Canadian Premier League to predict how many points they'll finish the 2025 season with. Plus, Wanderers Tiago Coimbra and Alessandro Biello join the show to talk about their preseason and expectations for the year ahead.

This week, Martin is joined by Josh Healey (Wanderers Notebook) and Gary Griffiths (From Aways) to break down some of the biggest burning questions ahead of the Wanderers' 2025 season. Plus, midfielders Giorgio Probo and Lorenzo Callegari join the show to talk about life in Halifax and rebounding after a year of challenges. Cold open: @fitbathatba

This week, Matt and Martin are joined by Down The Pub's Anthony Abbott and Gary Griffiths for a special episode where the guys compete to draft the best all-time Wanderers 5-a-side squad. Photos: HFX Wanderers FC / CPL

This week, Martin chats with Halifax Tides FC forward Saorla Miller about returning to her hometown as the first local signing for the NSL team. Saorla chats about turning pro in Keflavik and her leadership approach on the pitch.

This week, Martin and special guest Josh Healey (Wanderers Notebook) talk about Lorenzo Callegari's multi-year extension with the Wanderers and speak with #CanMNT head coach Jesse Marsch about the CPL and Halifax as a potential venue for the senior men's squad. Plus, could Massimo Ferrin be on the move?

This week, Martin chats with new Wanderers midfielder Isaiah Johnston about signing with York United as a teenager, Alabama's culinary scene and moving to Halifax. Plus, Matt and Martin talk about Dan Nimick-to-Forge rumours and Andre Rampersad's new multi-year contract. Photo: CHANT Photography / CPL Check out Classic Football Shirts: bit.ly/WandererGrounds

This week, Martin chats with new Halifax Tides signing Gianna Creighton, a standout defensive midfielder from UC Irvine. Plus, Matt and Martin talk Rayane Yesli's arrival to the Wanderers and Aidan Daniels' move to Pacific FC. Photo credit: UC Irvine

This week, Matt and Martin invite the Wanderers Notebook's Josh Healey back for another holiday episode where the guys give out Christmas gifts to each of the Halifax Wanderers and talk fist-sized pickles, bottomless garlic bread and 2000s-era rap battles in Newfoundland. Photo: A Christmas Story Cold open: @moschinodorito (IG) Music: Grand Project Music P.S. Here is the FM24 Canadian Megapatch th...

In a special episode, Martin is joined by Wanderers Notebook reporter Josh Healey to break down the Halifax Wanderers' end-of-year roster updates, including the departures of Dan Nimick, Zach Fernandez and Aidan Daniels. Where does that leave Halifax for 2025? Plus, Riley Ferrazzo and Jed Davies are on the move. Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC Intro music: Fesliyan Studios

This week, Matt and Martin dive into the CPL's U-Sports draft and talk about the Wanderers' draft picks, Matthew Paiva and Joven Mann: Will they make the first-team roster in 2025? Plus, Tiago Coimbra signs a contract extension guaranteed through 2026 and the Windsor-to-CPL rumours are heating up. Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC Cold open: @realaaronweber (IG)

This week, Martin is joined by new Wanderers signing Thomas Meilleur-Giguère. The two chat about TMG's decision to come to Halifax, the key to earning clean sheets and the top Christmas stocking treats. Photo credit: Sheldon Mack / Pacific FC

This week, Matt and Martin take a look at the Wanderers' roster, which players are currently on contract options for 2025 and which players are free agents to debate who the club should prioritize bringing back. Things get silly when condiments enter the discussion. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

This week, new Wanderers senior football strategy advisor Mark Watson joins Martin to talk about his offseason work, development plans for the Wanderers' young players, convincing free agents to come to Halifax and becoming a perennial playoff team.

In this week's episode, Martin chats with Halifax Tides FC's inaugural signing, Erin McLeod, about joining the Northern Super League, finding mindfulness at the 2012 London Games and what she learned from John Herdman about building a team culture. Photo credit: Erin McLeod / Instagram (@erinmcleod1)

This week, Martin is joined by Halifax Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar as the two look back on the Wanderers’ 2024 CPL season and what lessons the club can learn. How does the squad improve its results on the road? What happened with Christian Volesky? And how do the Wanderers rejoin the playoff hunt in 2025? Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

In this week's episode, Matt and Martin go live after the Halifax Wanderers' 2-1 win over York United FC to talk about Aiden Rushenas' big moment under the lights, Tiago Coimbra's cheeky goal celebration and what's to come in the offseason. Plus, Andre Rampersad joins the show! Photo: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

In this week's episode, Matt and Martin break down the Halifax Wanderers' 2-1 road loss to Cavalry FC, their early elimination from the CPL Playoffs, and what issues have hampered the club this season. Martin gets ranty for a change, and Matt has a thing for muffins. Photo credit: CFC Media / Mike Sturk

In this week's episode, Martin is joined by special guest Mitchell Bailey (Healey & Bailey Notebook) and the two recap the Halifax Wanderers' 1-1 draw against Vancouver FC. Did the referee miss a handball in the box? What does Zach Fernandez's sending off bode for the team? Can Halifax summon enough magic in two remaining matches? Plus, footy scran stories and lost-in-translation moments from...

In this week's episode, Martin flies solo and answers your burning questions about the Halifax Wanderers season. Plus, a recap of the road draw against Atletico Ottawa and a preview of Saturday's match against Vancouver FC. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

In this week's episode, Martin is joined by a special guest (his wife, Ashley!) to talk about the Wanderers' season thus far, the path to clinching a playoff spot and one bit of silverware the club currently has in its grasp. Plus, they share stories of road rage and reality TV. Photo credit: Matt Zambonin / Freestyle Photography

In this bonus episode, league commissioner Mark Noonan joins Martin and Matt at the Wanderers Grounds to talk about the league's U-21 rule and Jesse Marsch's comments about developing young players, finding the right cities for league expansion, and how negotiations are going between Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Business after CSA general secretary Kevin Blue's recent statement that a revised...

In this week's episode, Matt and Martin break down the Halifax Wanderers' 1-1 draw against Pacific FC and whether Dan Nimick's sending off was justified. Head coach Patrice Gheisar talks about Clément Bayiha's new role as a wing-back and Wanderers forward Massimo Ferrin joins the guys post-match to talk THAT goal and finding calm in the pressure of a playoff push. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan /...

In this week's episode, Matt and Martin are joined by new Halifax Wanderers centre-back Nassim Mekideche after the club's 3-0 victory over Forge FC. Can they secure enough points in their remaining six games to earn a playoff berth? And what does Mekideche's arrival mean for Halifax's back line? Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC

In this week's episode, Matt and Martin recap the Halifax Wanderers' 0-3 road loss to Pacific FC, Aiden Rushenas's performance between the sticks, Dan Nimick and Cale Loughrey's double yellows and what happens next for the Wanderers. Plus, Martin has a really bad time in Fiji. Photo credit: CPL Photos

In this week's episode, Matt and Martin recap the Halifax Wanderers' 2-1 home triumph over York United FC. Plus, Martin gets deep into xG to make a case for Halifax's playoff chances, the guys trade stories of sporting villainy and Wanderers winger Clément Bayiha joins the podcast to talk about life in Halifax and playing under Thierry Henry. Photo credit: Trevor MacMillan / HFX Wanderers FC