Sydney Martinez

Sydney Elizabeth Martinez (born September 12, 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent. Born in the mainland United States, she plays for the Puerto Rico national team.

Early life

Martinez grew up in Rincon, Georgia, United States.

Education

Martinez attended Effingham County High School in the United States, where she was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players. After that, she attended the University of South Florida, where she posted impressive numbers in her five-year career at for the South Florida Bulls.

Club career Martinez joined Women's Premier Soccer League club Savannah Spirit in 2021.

In 2022, Martinez played for USL W League side Tormenta FC, where she captained the club. She helped the team win the inaugural league championship, and captured the Golden Glove and Finals MVP awards herself.

Martinez signed for Norwegian club IK Grand Bodø in March 2023.

On June 7, 2024, Martinez was announced as the first-ever signing for Brooklyn FC ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season.

After one season at Brooklyn, Martinez moved to Carolina Ascent FC in July 2025. She was named to the March 2026 USL Super League Team of the Month after only conceding one goal across the Ascent's four fixtures that month.

International career

Martinez played for the Olympic Development Program. Martinez was called up to the Puerto Rico women's national football team for the third time in June 2023.

Style of play

Martinez has been described as "difficult to shoot over, has good lateral movement, aggressively fights for balls in the box and often flips the field with booming punts".