Canadian women’s soccer legend Christine Sinclair announced that she will play her final international matches at the end of this year in an interview with Reuters published Friday. Though she’s capping off her career with the Canadian national team, Sinclair said she intends to continue playing in the NWSL with the Portland Thorns. Here’s what you need to know:
- On Oct. 19, Sinclair posted a video of hung-up cleats on Instagram with no caption, indicating her retirement.
- Sinclair played in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, her sixth for Canada. She also was on the roster for Canada securing a spot for the Paris 2024 Olympics in its qualifier against Jamaica.
- The 40-year-old is an Olympic gold medalist and a three-time NWSL champion. She is the all-time leader in international goals (men or women) with 190.
It’s official 🇨🇦❤️
The Greatest Goalscorer of All Time is retiring from international football. #ThankYouSinc 🐐 pic.twitter.com/6wDioHXx4y
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) October 20, 2023
What has Christine Sinclair meant to Canadian sports?
It’s important to note that Sinclair’s career has carried meaning across all sports in Canada, not just in soccer. In 2012, Sinclair won the Northern Star award (formerly the Lou Marsh trophy) honoring Canada’s…
