Sydney Kennedy

Sydney Marcella Kennedy (born March 2, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Halifax Tides FC in the Northern Super League.

Early life Kennedy played for various youth teams in Nova Scotia, before eventually joining Suburban FC. She was named the 2016 Soccer Nova Scotia Youth Female Player of the Year.

In addition to soccer, she was also a proficient hockey player in her youth, played on U15/U16 provincial hockey team since age 12 and winning a national hockey skills competition at age 10.

University career In 2019, Kennedy began attending the University of Florida, where she played for the women's soccer team. On October 11, 2020, she scored her first collegiate goal in a match against the Texas A&M Aggies. She also served as team captain and was awarded the women’s soccer team Leadership Award after her senior season. Over her four seasons at Florida, she was named to the Southeastern Conference Academic Honour Roll each year.

In 2023, after graduating from the University of Florida, she returned to Canada to attend Acadia University, where she played for the women's soccer team, alongside her sister. On October 13, 2023, she scored four goals in a 6-0 victory over the Saint Mary's Huskies. She led the team with 12 goals in her sole season with the school. At the end of the season, she was named an AUS First Team All-Star and a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian.

Club career In January 2025, Kennedy signed with Halifax Tides FC in the Northern Super League. Ahead of her first season as a professional, she balanced a full-time office job with training for pre-season.

International career In 2016, Kennedy played with the Canada U15 at the 2016 CONCACAF Girls' U-15 Championship, scoring six goals en route to winning a silver medal. She was later called up to a camp with the Canada U17 team.