Rhodes, Vallerand score second-half goals to earn Halifax NSL season-opening win

HALIFAX — Jordyn Rhodes and Julianne Vallerand scored second-half goals to lead Halifax Tides FC past Ottawa Rapid FC 3-1 on Saturday in the Northern Super League season opener for both teams.

Rhodes’ goal at the 78-minute mark put Halifax ahead 2-0 before Ottawa’s Nicola Golen scored two minutes later. But Vallerand restored the two-goal advantage at the 84-minute mark.

Addison Weichers had the other goal for Halifax. She opened the scoring in the contest at the 38-minute mark.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 25, 2026.