Johnson commits to Tigers for 2026-2027 season

Johnson commits to Tigers for 2026-2027 season
July 22, 2026

Dalhousie Tigers women's soccer head coach Cindy Tye is pleased to announce the commitment of Vivian Johnson for the 2026-27 season.

 

A striker/winger from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Johnson brings speed, attacking creativity and a strong competitive drive to the Tigers program. Known for her dedication to continuous improvement, she will add skill and depth to Dalhousie's attacking unit.

 

Johnson joins the Tigers after competing with United DFC from 2022-2024, Halifax County United Senior Women from 2024-25 and the University of Ottawa women's soccer program in 2025. During her time with Halifax County United, she helped the club capture the 2025 NSSL Senior Women's Championship.

 

Throughout her career, Johnson has been recognized for her outstanding athletic achievements. She was named Halifax Grammar School Female Athlete of the Year in both 2024 and 2025, earned Senior Girls' Soccer MVP honours in 2024 and 2025, and was also recognized as Track and Field Athlete of the Year in both years.

Academically, Johnson has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence. She earned a place on the Dean's Honour List at the University of Ottawa in 2025 and graduated from Halifax Grammar School with numerous academic distinctions, including the Governor General's Bronze Medal, the Academic Achievement Award for the highest academic average in her class for three consecutive years (2023-2025), the Walter Leslie Shield Award recognizing excellence in academics, athletics and leadership, and Subject Awards for Excellence in Biology, French and English.

 

Johnson will study Medical Sciences at Dalhousie, where she was drawn by the university's outstanding academic reputation and strong science programs. She also saw the Tigers as an opportunity to continue developing as both a student and an athlete in a supportive, high-performance environment.

 

"I'm so grateful for the opportunity to play for such a well-respected team under a coaching staff that has been so welcoming and supportive," says Johnson. "The team's culture, Dal's strong academic reputation, and being close to home all make Dal a great fit for me, and I'm excited to see what I can accomplish both on and off the field!