World's All-Time Leading Scorer Christine Sinclair Retires from International Football, Continues Advocacy for Women's Game

Sinclair, with record 190 international goals, leaves her legacy on pitch and as an advocate for game's growth and pay equity in Canada, plans to continue playing for NWSL's Portland Thorns.

Christine Sinclair, the world's all-time leading goal scorer with 190 goals in 327 appearances, announced her retirement from the Canada women's football team at the age of 40.
Sinclair is proud of the growth of women's football in Canada and her advocacy for pay equity and higher standards in the game, and vowed to continue to fight for the team and players.
Although she retires from international football, she plans to continue playing for the NWSL's Portland Thorns in the next season.
Sinclair participated in six World Cup tournaments and won an Olympic gold medal, she decided to retire after Canada's elimination in their final group game by hosts Australia in the recent World Cup.
Off the pitch, Sinclair was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2013 and made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017, and she is also active in raising awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis.