- Nationality
Canada- Birthplace
- Calgary, Alberta
- Position
- Midfielder
- Most Recent Club
- Ferencvárosi TC
- National Team Appearances
- Canada U-23, U-20, U-17
- Post-Secondary Teams
- University of Colorado Buffaloes
From Calgary Foothills to international competition, NCAA Division I soccer and professional football in Europe, Sarah Kinzner has built an impressive career while helping champion opportunities for the next generation of Canadian women in sport.
Sarah began playing soccer at an early age with Deer Valley Soccer Club before progressing through Calgary Foothills and Alberta’s provincial development programs. She represented Foothills at national club championships in 2010 and 2012, helping her team earn a third-place finish in 2012. Her talent also earned her recognition as Calgary’s female high school soccer player of the year while attending Bishop Grandin High School.
International Opportunities
Sarah’s development led to international opportunities. She represented Canada at the U-17 and U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cups in 2014, reaching the quarterfinals in both tournaments. She also helped Canada earn silver medals at the 2013 Concacaf U-17 Championship and 2015 Concacaf U-20 Championship.
In 2015, Sarah added another international milestone, representing Canada’s U-23 team at the Pan American Games in Toronto, where she made four appearances, including two starts.
Sarah continued her development at the University of Colorado, competing in NCAA Division I soccer from 2015 to 2018. A versatile midfielder, she became a consistent presence in the Buffaloes’ lineup, finishing her collegiate career with 82 appearances and 80 starts. She earned Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honours in 2015 and three consecutive Pac-12 All-Academic honourable mentions, demonstrating her commitment to both athletics and academics.
Following her collegiate career, Sarah returned to Calgary Foothills WFC, competing in the United Women’s Soccer league. She was part of the Foothills program that reached the 2019 national semifinals before taking her career overseas in 2020, signing professionally with Ferencvárosi TC in Budapest, Hungary.
Her time playing in Europe gave Sarah firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges Canadian women face in pursuing professional soccer careers. She later returned to Calgary Foothills WFC and was on the team’s 2024 roster.
Sarah has also used her experience to advocate for greater opportunities for women in Canadian soccer. At the 2024 launch of Calgary Wild FC and the Northern Super League, she spoke about the importance of giving young Canadian players the opportunity to pursue professional careers without having to leave their home country and said, “The launch of the Northern Super League will create the opportunity for Canadian women to live out their dreams and compete at the top level in front of their friends and family, right here in Canada.”
Beyond the Pitch
Her contributions extend beyond playing. Sarah has coached young players at Calgary Foothills, represented fellow student-athletes through the University of Colorado’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and participated in campus mental health awareness initiatives.
Away from soccer, Sarah studied business, accounting, and finance at the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business. Her professional background also includes work with Calgary-based Callow & Associates Management Consultants, showing that her dedication to excellence extends beyond the pitch.
Sarah’s journey reflects the strength of the Foothills player pathway and the growing opportunities available to Canadian women in soccer. From youth development in Calgary to representing Canada, competing at the NCAA level and playing professionally overseas, she continues to be an example of what determination, education and opportunity can make possible.
Player Pathway
Deer Valley Soccer Club → Calgary Foothills FC → Alberta Provincial Teams → Canada U-17 / U-20 / U-23 National Teams → University of Colorado Boulder (NCAA Division I, 2015–2018) → Calgary Foothills WFC (UWS, 2017–2019) → Ferencvárosi TC, Hungary (Professional, 2020) → Calgary Foothills WFC (UWS, 2024)
