 His first competitive goal since rejoining the club came in late August, in a 2–0 home league cup win over Dollingstown.His only league goal of the season came in a 1–1 draw with Glentoran at the Riverside Stadium.In the summer of 2017, McBride returned to Finn Harps as the club looked to remain in the League of Ireland Premier Division, following the departure of Barry Molloy.