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Christine Sinclair Bids Farewell in Vancouver with 6-0 Victory

Soccer legend Sinclair scores in her final hometown game as Portland Thorns defeat Whitecaps Girls Elite.

  • Christine Sinclair, at 41, scores a goal in her last match at B.C. Place, contributing to Portland Thorns' 6-0 win.
  • Sinclair, the world's top scorer, announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the NWSL season.
  • The match was part of the CONCACAF W Champions Cup, where Portland secured a spot in the semifinals.
  • The Whitecaps Girls Elite, comprised mainly of academy players, showed resilience despite the loss.
  • Post-retirement, Sinclair will become part-owner of Vancouver Rise FC, a new team in the Northern Super League.
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