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Christine Sinclair, soccer’s ‘silent superstar,’ opens up about MS awareness, gender equality and using her voice

Not only is Christine Sinclair the most successful soccer player to ever compete for Canada, but the standout forward also stands atop one of the sport’s most notable all-time lists with 190 international goals scored. That’s 68 more goals than the men’s scoring leader, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 88 more than seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, and six more than her next closest female player, USWNT legend Abby Wambach (184).

Sinclair scores as Thorns down Red Stars in high-scoring affair

The Chicago Red Stars tried to spark a comeback with late goals from Ella Stevens and Allison Schlegel, but the Portland Thorns held on for the win at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Canada's Christine Sinclair scores to help propel Thorns over OL Reign

Sophia Smith and Christine Sinclair both scored and the visiting Portland Thorns beat rivals OL Reign 2-0 in the National Women's Soccer League on Saturday.

Sport minister imposes new conditions on Canada Soccer's funding

The federal sports minister has told Canada Soccer the government is attaching new strings to the sports organization's federal funding going forward, CBC News has learned.

New Canada Soccer president gets a rough reception from parliamentary committee

Newly elected Canada Soccer president Charmaine Crooks went before the Commons heritage committee on Thursday and told MPs she sees an "opportunity to reset" the beleaguered governing body.

Federal government considers financial audit of Canada Soccer, sport minister says

Canada's sport minister says the federal government is looking at the tools it can use to investigate Canada Soccer, including the potential for an audit of the organization's finances.

Canada's Sinclair scores 60th career NWSL goal to lead Portland over Racing Louisville FC

Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair became the second player in National Women's Soccer League history to hit 60 career goals on Saturday night, scoring just two minutes into the Portland Thorns' 2-0 win over visiting Racing Louisville FC.

Canada's Adriana Leon joins Portland Thorns on short-term loan from Man United

Canadian international forward Adriana Leon has joined the NWSL's Portland Thorns on a short-term loan from Manchester United.

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Christine Sinclair, soccer’s ‘silent superstar,’ opens up about MS awareness, gender equality and using her voice

Sinclair scores as Thorns down Red Stars in high-scoring affair

Canada's Christine Sinclair scores to help propel Thorns over OL Reign

Sport minister imposes new conditions on Canada Soccer's funding

New Canada Soccer president gets a rough reception from parliamentary committee

Federal government considers financial audit of Canada Soccer, sport minister says

Canada's Sinclair scores 60th career NWSL goal to lead Portland over Racing Louisville FC

Canada's Adriana Leon joins Portland Thorns on short-term loan from Man United