Timberwolves add Vancouver Island standout to recruiting class

Aug 4, 2026 | 9:58 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The UNBC Timberwolves women’s soccer team has added another promising player to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of Courtenay product Caitlyn Kinnear.

Kinnear joins the Timberwolves after developing with the Comox Valley United Soccer Club and establishing herself as a versatile attacking player capable of playing both striker and winger. A graduate of Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, she helped her high school team capture two AA Provincial Championships and earned two provincial medals during her club career.

Off the field, Kinnear plans to pursue a degree in Biomedical Studies at UNBC, with the long-term goal of becoming a doctor.

Timberwolves head coach Neil Sedgwick says Kinnear impressed the coaching staff early in the recruiting process.

“She reached out and visited campus twice simply to spend more time with the team and show us who she is as both a person and a player,” Sedgwick said. “With her athletic ability and strong desire to improve, we believe she has tremendous potential for growth.”

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Kinnear says the welcoming atmosphere at UNBC played a major role in her decision.

“Everyone was so friendly and the facility is beautiful,” she said.

She also credited Sedgwick’s teaching style, saying he explains complex concepts in a way that makes them easy to apply on the field.

Having started playing soccer at the age of five, Kinnear says the friendships and competitive nature of the game have kept her involved throughout the years.

The Timberwolves are expected to welcome Kinnear to Prince George next season as they continue building their roster for the future.

by CKPG Sports

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