When Christine Sinclair left Sunday’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) game between the Portland Thorns and Gotham FC, it signalled the end of her storied playing career, one that saw Sinclair soar to soccer stardom not only in Canada, but professionally and on the international sta
Sinclair’s career accomplishments include
Olympic gold medalist for Canada in 202
Two-time Olympic bronze medallist in 2012 and 2016
2012 Olympic Golden Boot, as the tournament leading goal scorer
2012 Lou Marsh Award winner as Canadas top athlete
• 14-time Canada Soccer Player of the Year“It is very difficult to encompass her career and all that she has done (for) soccer, not only in Canada but worldwide,” TSN women’s soccer analyst Meaghen Johnson said. “You look at the on-field accomplishments and they are many and what stands out most are three Olympic medals.”
During her decade-long stint with Portland, Sinclair helped her team win three NWSL championship titles
At the age of 41, she leaves the game with 190 international goals while representing Canada, which is the highest goal total for both men and women in international competition
“It is going to be a record that will stand for quite a while,” said Johnson
At the height of Sinclair’s career, she became such a household name in the soccer world, toy company Mattel created a Barbie doll after her. A fitting tribute for a sports icon and decorated Canadian soccer hero
