Christine Sinclair has earned the peace of her decision to exit international soccer on her own terms
The real lure of sports is their perpetual mystery. Every game, every season, every athletic career is a wonder.
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Canadian women's soccer team ends disappointing year on high note
Canada coach Bev Priestman exits a difficult year with a broad smile on her face.
Creating Canada's final display of appreciation for Christine Sinclair proved 'a different animal'
Canadian soccer fans, and fans worldwide, were hit with an inevitable reality in late October. In a subtle Instagram post akin to her character, Christine Sinclair announced her international retirement.
Christine Sinclair's Canadian career is over, but her impact will be felt for generations
Before Christine Sinclair's last game for Canada on Tuesday night, 190 youth soccer players walked in long lines onto the field, one for each of her 190 international goals. They wore red jerseys like hers, some of them down to their knees, 190 little Christine Sinclairs.
Generations of girls say goodbye, and thank you, to soccer legend Christine Sinclair
Janice Ruelle starts to cry as she stands with her teenage daughter on a dark December night surrounded by dozens of young female athletes who have come to see their hero in action for the last time.
Soccer: 'They love it': Matildas coach defends throwing rookies in at deep end
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended fielding rookie-laden teams against quality opposition after becoming a lightning rod for criticism following the Matildas' 5-0 thrashing by Olympic champions Canada.
'She embraces everyone': Canada captain Christine Sinclair as special off pitch as on it
Appointed head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper.
Sinclair, Schmidt look to make the most of their final camp, game with Canada
Christine Sinclair asked for 145 tickets for friends and family for her international swansong in Vancouver.