'Complete performance' gives Calgary Wild win over Halifax Tides as unbeaten run reaches 7 matches

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeSportsSoccer 'Complete performance' gives Calgary Wild win over Halifax Tides as unbeaten run reaches 7 matches 18-year-old Taegan Stewart kicks winning goal in front of hometown supporters after returning to Wild FC following a stint with Canada's U20 team. Author of the article: By POSTMEDIA SPORTS Published Sep 12, 2026 Last updated 1 hour ago 2 minute read Join the conversation Calgary Wild FC players, including goal-scorer Taegan Stewart (30), celebrate during their win over Halifax Tides FC at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. PHOTO BY COURTESY OF CALGARY WILD FC Article content Calgary Wild FC extended its unbeaten streak to seven matches Saturday, earning a 1-0 victory over visiting Halifax Tides FC at McMahon Stadium. Article content “It’s really exciting to be back,” said Wild FC head coach Leah Blayney, who returned to the Northern Super League side’s bench for the first time in just over a month. “We put together a complete performance today, which is what we’ve been chasing.” Article content Article content Article content After a scoreless opening half, Calgary broke through just three minutes after the restart when Taegan Stewart knocked home the winning goal. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “We think Taegan is a special player. She is going to go very far in the game, and we want to invest in her,” Blayney said. “She took advantage of her opportunity to start today, and we are happy for her.” Article content The 18-year-old Calgarian, who was making her return to the Wild FC lineup following a stint with Canada’s U20 national team in Poland, celebrated her goal in front of the Wild Rose supporters. Article content “(The goal) definitely helped with the confidence. I always hope to get on the scoresheet and I just wanted it in the back of the net. I’m happy I was able to do that,” Stewart said. “It’s special to have the trust from Leah to step into the starting lineup and get the win. It was a complete performance for the team today. We are super happy Leah is back, and that we were able to put on that performance.” Article content Another…