SarahKeilty-Dilling

Sarah Keilty-Dilling joins the Calgary Wild FC as an experienced and accomplished goalkeeper who has consistently demonstrated her skills and leadership on and off the pitch. A born-and-raised Calgarian, Sarah’s soccer journey began locally and led her to remarkable heights, including an impressive NCAA Division I career with the University of Texas at El Paso, where she became the program’s all-time leader in games started (82), wins (41), and shutouts (20). Her standout 2014 season earned her MVP and Female Athlete-of-the-Year honors.

Following her NCAA career, Sarah gained valuable professional experience with FC Tucson, where she added five more shutouts to her record and earned MVP recognition in the WPSL. Returning home in 2016, she thrived with the Calgary Foothills in the UWS League, serving as team captain and winning UWS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2022. She also represented Canada internationally at the 2017 World University Games and participated in national youth camps.

Keilty-Dilling’s relentless drive and love for her hometown have come full circle with her historic selection to Calgary Wild FC. Her journey stands as an inspiration to aspiring players, proving that impossible dreams can become reality.

Did You Know…Sarah’s mentor is her wife, Jill who inspires her everyday with how hard she works, and consistently pushing herself to be better despite whatever obstacles come her way…off the field Sarah enjoys spending time with her wife and her dogs. She also loves going to the Saddledome and supporting the Calgary Flames…

Favourite Quote: “Don’t count the days, make the days count” – Muhammad Ali, “The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching” – Anson Dorrance