Christine Sinclair scored the 148th goal of her Canadian national soccer team career in a 2-0 win over Scotland on Dec. 12.
Making her 200th appearance for the national women’s team, Sinclair scored a goal in the second half of play against the Scots in Brasilia, Brazil. Sinclair also missed a rare penalty kick in the match.
On Sunday, Canada dominated on the pitch but not on the scoreboard, losing 1-0 to unheralded Chile.
The Canadians must win against Brazil today (Wednesday), if they are to advance to the competition final on Dec. 22.
Sinclair also picked up an 11th consecutive honour from Canada Soccer as the Canadian female player of the year in 2013.
Last season, Sinclair led the Portland Thorns to a National Women’s Soccer League title, scoring both the first goal for the franchise in the newly resurrected women’s pro soccer league and the final tally in a 2-0 win over Western New York Flash in the league championship final.
The title was the third straight pro championship for Sinclair, who also won in 2010 with FC Gold Pride and in 2011 with Western New York Flash.
In international soccer, Sinclair was again a finalist for FIFA women’s world player of the year. She was also honoured on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
Sinclair won her first Canadian female player of the year in her rookie season with the women’s national team. She has won it every year since 2004.
– Tom Berridge
