NLSA Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024
St. John’s, NL (December 6, 2024) - Five athletes and two builders will join the ranks of the
Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Hall of Fame, as the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association
(NLSA) today unveiled its Class of 2024.
The new laureates include:
Athletes: Jamie Carew, Jennifer Fahey, Mike Reddy, Paul J. Slaney, and Ann Woodford
Builders: Tim Facey and Robert Tarrant
Detailed bios are below.
The new laureates will be recognized at a formal induction ceremony in spring 2025.
Jamie Carew (Athlete)
Jamie Carew began his minor soccer with the Guards soccer association, later joining Mount Pearl soccer
where he found success as a defender and midfielder, helping Mount Pearl to its first ever U14
provincial title, and adding others at the U16 and U18 level. At age 16 and 17, he started playing in the
St. John’s Junior Soccer League (U21s), and later made the jump to Holy Cross and then Feildians, where
he would play 18 years at the Challenge Cup level. Carew was a versatile two-way player and
represented Memorial University in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A disciplined defender who
consistently played a tight marking game, Jamie also liked to get forward and involve himself in the
attack whenever the opportunity arose. As a midfielder, he became known as a set-up man, but also a
threat in his own right with timely runs into the penalty area. At the Challenge Cup level, he received
five all-star midfielder awards and two Most Sportsmanlike awards. Many would describe Carew as a
skilled an intelligent player with a high soccer IQ and plenty of poise and patience with the ball.
Tim Facey (Builder)
Tim Facey played for a number of years with the Feildians but he is best known as a coach and organizer.
As a coach, he brought his passion for the sport to all levels of youth and senior soccer with his club, as
well as to provincial and Canada Games teams. Tim spent hundreds of hours not only teaching soccer
skills and team plays but inspiring players and teaching them to play with integrity, and to respect the
game, the officials and opponents. He treated each player he taught with respect, and on that basis, he
got it back from his players who didn’t want to disappoint him.
As an organizer, Tim was President of the Feildians Athletic Association (FAA) from 1984-2014. He was
also part of the organization committee which brought the Newton Rangers Football Club to St. John’s
during FAA’s 100th anniversary. Tim remains a member of the Board of Directors for the Feildians
Athletic Grounds Association.
Jennifer Fahey (Athlete)
Jennifer demonstrated exceptional ability in both the midfield and at the back. She is known for her
natural technical skill, intelligent play, athleticism, tenacity, and versatility in adapting to any game
situation. An exceptionally consistent and talented player, Jen could be counted on to hold the backfield
or score a key goal when needed.
Over her competitive career, Jennifer earned numerous awards including Feildians Female Soccer Player
of the Year in 1999 and Jubilee All-Star selections in 2006 and 2008. Jennifer played on various
provincial teams representing NL as a youth player, capping her youth career as a member of the NL
Canada Games team in 1997. She then played at the senior level in the province, winning St. John’s
league and provincial titles several times as well as earning the right to represent the province at the
2006 National Jubilee Trophy Championship. She continued to play amongst the best soccer players in
the country in a five-year career as a Seahawk and being named to the Memorial University Athletic
Honour Society in 2002.
Jennifer had an unparalleled ability to unite players, transforming pre-game nerves into excitement, and
energizing her teammates before games. Jen had an ability to boost team spirit, making her known as a
leader who knew the importance of joy and motivation in soccer. Known for her sportsmanship, skill
and determination, she is highly respected by teammates, coaches, officials and opponents alike. She
continues to give back through the sport as a coach with the Paradise Soccer Association.
Mike Reddy (Athlete)
Mike Reddy was a highly intelligent and skillful soccer player who could play various positions and adapt
to any tactical format which the coach had in mind. His technical skills allowed him to move forward and
play as an attacking midfielder with the ability to score or to put his teammates into scoring positions.
His quiet, yet serious approach to the game often kept opponents off guard, and many underestimated
the tenacity and physicality that lay behind his easy-going demeanor. A long-time Holy Cross player,
Mike was Rookie of the Year in the junior and senior St. John’s leagues in 1966 and went on to win six St.
John’s First Division championships and two Challenge Cup championships. Mike played for Memorial
University from 1970-73 and was part of the team that competed at the National Intercollegiate Soccer
championships, winning the province’s first ever national title in 1970, and coming second in 1971. He
also had a tryout with Canada’s national team in 1973. Mike is also a member of the St. John’s Soccer
Hall of Fame.
Paul J. Slaney (Athlete)
Growing up in the soccer capital of Canada, playing soccer was almost a guarantee for everyone,
especially Paul. Watching his father play for the St. Lawrence Laurentians, Paul showed interest at a
young age playing for various youth Burin Peninsula Soccer Association teams before joining the
Laurentians senior team. When Paul suited up for the senior squad, he quickly learned the hard work
and determination that would be needed to secure a regular role in the lineup. In a short time, Paul
(often referred to as young Paul) proved himself as a solid midfielder and gained a starting position
amongst his more senior and established teammates.
Paul was key cog in the Laurentians dynasties of the early 2000s and 2010s, winning multiple all-star
awards and Challenge Cup titles including two national medals (silver 2002, bronze 2007). In addition to
his success as a Laurentian, Paul also distinguished himself at the university and collegiate level. He
attended Franciscan University in Iowa in 2003 where he was named a Midwest Classic Conference all-
star, and then played for the Cape Breton Capers where was the 2005 Rookie of the Year and an Atlantic
University Sport second team all-star. He was also part of the Capers squad that was ranked #1 in the
country in 2006.
Robert Tarrant (Builder)
Robert’s vision, passion and love of the game was the catalyst that put the Conception Bay North (CBN)
Lightning Sports Club on the soccer map in the province.
Robert arrived to become Assistant Principal at All Hallows Elementary in North River in the early 2000s.
Being from Lawn, he had deep soccer roots and was surprised by the lack of soccer programming in the
area. Starting small, he would take groups of kids out to teach soccer on a nearby softball field during
recess and school breaks, later having a section of the field redeveloped to be more like a soccer pitch. A
few years later, CBN Lightning was born and the program expanded to include fields in nearby Bay
Roberts.
Now in its 20th season, the club has grown to more than 400 players in 2024 with five house leagues and
teams playing in the Premier Youth League and St. John’s Metro league.
Robert is a true builder of soccer, taking his new home club from nothing (not even a field) to a
strong program.
Ann Woodford (Athlete)
Ann Woodford enjoyed a 20-year all-star, varsity and Jubilee Trophy career, representing the province at
the regional and national level. Ann played on the St.John’s all-star teams during her minor career, and
was selected to the Provincial U18 team in 1988. She was a starter on the first women’s Canada Games
team for Newfoundland and Labrador in 1993. Ann excelled at the university level playing for Memorial
University for five seasons, and in 1993 was named a first team AUAA All-Star. Woodford was also
inducted into Memorial University’s Athletic Honours Society.
Ann was known as a skilled, hardworking and versatile player. A quiet leader, she was the epitome of a
team player, who never gave less than 100%. Ann played as both striker and defender- her blazing
speed and tenacity were key assets that allowed her to cover a wide swath of pitch - and depending on
the situation, she could play both in the same game.
Ann played Jubilee Trophy at a time before there were annual all-star awards, but those who played
with and against her have no doubt she would have been recognized many times over for her skill,
versatility and quiet leadership. Today, her name and spirit lives on in the Ann Woodford Award
presented annually to the Most Effective and Sportspersonlike Player of the Jubilee Trophy playoffs.