The greatest female soccer player in Canadian history, Christine Sinclair, will retire as part of this campaign.

The 41-year-old athlete, who works for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), made the announcement on Friday. She is one of the founding members of the school 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. At the end of my final leg, I just want to say what a privilege it was to represent this unique, beautiful and passionate city.”

“Football has been my passion since I was four years old and has allowed me to experience adventures I could never have imagined,” 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 significantly 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 many years of commitment to our team and are fortunate to have been able to witness her skills.”

Last year, Sinclair retired from the Canadian national team. She scored an impressive 190 goals in total while wearing the Maple Leaf jersey. The Burnaby, British Columbia, native won one gold medal and two bronze medals at the Olympics and competed in the Women’s World Cup six times.

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