The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., said in a post on Instagram that she will finish out the National Women's Soccer League campaign with the Portland Thorns.
“Portland, thank you will never be enough,” Sinclair posted with a photo of her huddling with her teammates on the pitch. “As I finish out this last ride, I want to say what a privilege it has been to represent this unique, beautiful and passionate city that I will always call home.”
She is also among just five players to appear in six Women’s World Cups, and one of just three players to score in five. But a World Cup trophy eluded her.“Christine, your achievements both on and off the field have set a new standard in Canadian sport,” Canada Soccer said in a statement. “You’ve paved the way for future generations, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shape the future of soccer in Canada and around the world.
Sinclair has played for Portland since the NWSL launched in 2013, and over 11 seasons has scored a team-high 64 goals.She helped the Thorns win the inaugural NWSL championship, before adding additional titles in 2017 and 2022. She scored Portland’s first-ever goal in a match against FC Kansas City on April 13, 2013.
“As No. 12 hangs up the boots, we thank her for her long-term commitment to our club and consider ourselves lucky to be able to witness the greatness and progress she created for soccer on a global landscape.”
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