By Canadian Press

Colby Barnett’s early goal lifts AFC Toronto past Halifax Tides 1-0 in NSL

May 17, 2025 | 1:35 PM

HALIFAX — Colby Barnett’s sixth-minute goal held up as the winner for AFC Toronto in a 1-0 win over Halifax Tides FC on Saturday in the Northern Super League.

An unmarked Barnett calmly slotted a volley past Tides ‘keeper Erin McLeod after a high cross from Nikayla Small to give Toronto (2-2-1) the early lead at Wanderers Grounds.

Toronto is now tied with second-place Ottawa Rapid FC and Vancouver Rise FC with seven points. Ottawa has played one less game.

Halifax (0-3-1) is last in the NSL standings and still seeking its first victory of the league’s inaugural campaign.

Toronto held 51 per cent of possession with a 10-7 edge in shot attempts, including 4-2 on target.

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Next up, Halifax visits Vancouver on Wednesday, while Toronto travels to Montreal for a match against league-leading Roses FC on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 17, 2025.

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