Sarah Keilty-Dilling grew up in the Calgary community of Oakridge.
Grace Stordy was also raised in the southwest, in Willow Park.
Both were crazy about soccer from a young age and wondered if they’d ever be able to play professionally in front of their hometown fans.
Thanks to Wild FC, who begin play in 2025, that dream is now a reality as the duo are the latest signings by Calgary’s newest soccer team.
The 31-year-old Keilty-Dilling is a goalkeeper and says this is an unbelievable day.
“Honestly, just over the moon,” she said.
“It’s a dream come true—a childhood dream realized, which is crazy because how do you put that into words?
“The emotions and feelings that it gives you, honestly, it means everything to me to sign with Calgary Wild.”
The 22-year-old Stordy is a fullback, and she echoes Keilty-Dilling’s thoughts.
“This is huge,” she said.
“I know Sarah was saying a dream come true, and I don’t think there’s better …