Halifax Wanderers to play home opener this weekend

27.04.2023 - 12:21 cbc.ca

Professional soccer returns to Halifax this weekend when the Halifax Wanderers play their home opener Saturday afternoon against Vancouver FC.

The Wanderers kicked off their fifth season in the Canadian Premier League on April 15 and have earned two draws in two road games.

Now all the players on the club are excited to play their first home game in front of their rabid fans at the Wanderers Grounds. "I think it is definitely the best atmosphere in the whole league," said Wanderers captain Andre Rampersad. "I feel like I am lucky to be representing the city of Halifax." Rampersad has been part of the Wanderers franchise since their first game.

A native of Trinidad and Tobago, he is one of six import players on the team. Seventeen players on the roster are Canadian. "It's always really exciting when we see the grass getting greener and all the activity here at the field as we get it ready," said Wanderers president Derek Martin. "It looks like it is shaping up as a great weather day, and we are hoping for a big crowd." The team has a new coach this season.

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