Christine Sinclair
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Christine Margaret Sinclair (born June 12, 1983) is a retired Canadian professional soccer player who most recently played as a forward for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and, from 2000 until her retirement from international soccer in 2023, was a member of the Canadian national team. An Olympic gold medallist, two-time Olympic bronze medallist, CONCACAF champion, and 14-time winner of the Canada Soccer Player of the Year award, Sinclair is officially the world's all-time leader for international goals scored for men or women with 190 goals, and is one of the most-capped international soccer players with 331 appearances.
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Quotes
[edit]- As an 'allocated Canadian' (for the National Women's Soccer League) I got to list three cities that I wanted to play in and no joke I wrote 'Portland, Portland, Portland'.
- Leadership, legacy, and the power of women's sports, Christine Sinclair, TEDxPortland.
- I really don’t think about scoring, but instead think more about being dangerous.
- Describing her attacking skills in 2011, Christine Sinclair, Canada Soccer
Quotes about Sinclair
[edit]- She has that special quality that I cannot teach; she is just there and knocks the ball in with head, chest, or foot.
- Head Coach Even Pellerud describes Christine Sinclair in 2000, Canada Soccer
