AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Heading into Wednesday’s second Women’s World Cup group stage game as Canada take on the Republic of Ireland, Christine Sinclair stands on the edge of history: a goal would make her the first man or woman to score at six World Cups.
It’s no secret that this will be her last World Cup, either; Sinclair (or “Sinc”) has been there and done it all before, both in the NWSL and with Canada on the international stage. She knows what it’s like to spar time with the U.S.; she also knows what it’s like to reach a World Cup and go out after just three group stage matches. She has felt success and heartbreak in her professional life, like two summers ago when Canada defied the odds to win Olympic gold after a shoot-out against Sweden.
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Even though Sinc the person (quiet, avoidant of the spotlight) has always kept a clear distance from Sinc the player (bombastic, impactful, dynamic), it’s hard to talk about her consistency on the pitch without mentioning how much she hates the spotlight. Indeed,…
