Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair announces retirement from international play
Christine Sinclair, the world's leading international goalscorer, has announced her retirement from the Canada women's national team but said she still planned to play for Portland Thorns in the NWSL next season.
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![VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 27: Christine Sinclair #12 of Canada celebrates after scoring a goal during semifinals action of the 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament at BC Place on January 27, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) A woman soccer player holds up her arm in celebration.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7002634.1697808167!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/138516425.jpg)
Christine Sinclair, the world's leading international goalscorer, has announced her retirement from the Canada women's national team but said she still planned to play for Portland Thorns in the NWSL next season.