Christine Sinclair

thumb|Christine Sinclair in 2024 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. Quotes 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 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 External links Category:Sportspeople from Canada Category:People from British Columbia Category:Olympic gold medalists Category:Football (soccer) players Category:Women from Canada Category:Living people Category:Women in sports Category:1983 births Category:Women born in the 1980s