The greatest soccer player in Canadian history, Christine Sinclair, will retire under this campaign.
This is what the 41-year-old athlete announced on Friday, who works for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). She is one of the founding members of this training in 2013 and played for the University of Portland during her time in the NCAA.
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“Portland, I can never thank you enough,” Sinclair wrote on his Instagram account. As I finish my final leg, I just want to say what a privilege it was to represent this unique, beautiful and passionate city.”
“Soccer has been my passion since I was 4 years old and has allowed me to experience adventures that I could never have imagined experiencing,” she also said.
In 11 seasons with the Thorns, Sinclair moved the strings 64 times. This is a team record and the third most goals scored by a player in the NWSL. She contributed greatly to the club’s three championships (2013, 2017 and 2022).
“The Thorns are proud to honor the immense career of Christine Sinclair,” the organization said in a press release. We thank her for her long-term commitment to our team and we are fortunate to have been able to witness her prowess.”
Last year, Sinclair retired from the Canadian national team. She scored an impressive total of 190 goals while wearing the maple leaf jersey. The Burnaby, British Columbia native won a gold medal and two bronze medals at the Olympic Games, in addition to having participated in the Women’s Soccer World Cup six times.
