St. Croix signs pro contract with Halifax

Samantha St. Croix (Western Athletics)

Port Lambton’s Samantha St. Croix has signed a pro contract with Halifax Tides FC.

Halifax is a team in the Northern Super League, the highest level of the Canadian soccer league system

St. Croix, a Wallaceburg District Secondary School grad, joins the Tides after a standout career as a goalkeeper for the Western Mustangs and semi-professional play in London.

In the fall of 2025, St. Croix had a standout season as the starting goalkeeper for the Western Mustangs, leading the Ontario University Athletics West Division in goals-against average (0.26), save percentage (.919), and total goals allowed (3). She recorded eight shutouts and was named a First Team OUA All-Star, following a 2024 season in which she earned Second Team honours.

Tides goalkeeper coach Mark Haynes said in a press release, “Samantha St. Croix brings strong shot-stopping, distribution, and a commanding presence in the air. Her drive to grow and develop makes her a perfect fit for our goalkeeping group. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Halifax Tides and see her continue her progression at the professional level.”

During the summer of 2025, St. Croix played in League1 Ontario’s Women’s Premier Division with FC London, where she was named Goalkeeper of the Year.

“I’m really excited to be joining the Tides and to be in an environment that challenges me to keep getting better,” says St. Croix. “I’m looking forward to contributing and growing with the group this season.”

This is the second season of the NSL. The 2026 regular season will run from April to October, with playoffs taking place in October and November.