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Halifax Tides Goalkeeper Erin McLeod Retires From Pro Soccer After Season-Ending Injury

The 42-year-old pivots to Halifax player-development roles after a June injury.

Canadian soccer player Erin McLeod who plays as a goalkeeper for Halifax Tides FC of the Northern Super League during the NSL media day in Vaughan on February 27 2025. Christie Vuong/The Globe and Mail
Goalkeeper Erin McLeod, whose illustrious career includes two Olympic medals and multiple FIFA Women's World Cup appearances, announced her retirement from professional soccer following a season-ending injury while playing with the Halifax Tides.

Overview

  • McLeod announced her decision Tuesday on the Northern Super League club’s website after being sidelined since June.
  • The Tides’ first-ever signing appeared in six matches during the NSL’s inaugural season and was the league’s oldest active player.
  • Halifax will honor McLeod with a post-match ceremony on Sept. 27 at Wanderers Grounds following the game against Vancouver Rise.
  • She has accepted a technical consultant and head of player development role with Inter Halifax Soccer Club and will continue EDI&A consulting with Halifax City Soccer Club.
  • A 119-cap Canada international, McLeod recorded 47 clean sheets and was part of the squads that earned Olympic bronze in 2012 and gold at Tokyo 2020.