Christine Sinclair was recently named Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year after becoming the world's all-time leading international scorer in 2020.
Sinclair's made her mark representing Canada and made history in January while helping her national team book its ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. As someone who grew up watching Sinclair — and admiring her ability to find open space and be a threat in the attack every time she's on the ball — it's no surprise that she's continuing to be recognized for her talents.
Canada Soccer’s Kadeisha Buchanan, Alphonso Davies and Christine Sinclair have all been recognised as Canadian Athletes of the Year in 2020#TheBestInCanada#CANMNT #CANWNT https://t.co/LVE7ABrTFs pic.twitter.com/Zrmu6pvi0y
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) December 29, 2020
The Canada and Portland Thorns captain surpassed retired USWNT legend Abby Wambach’s record of 184 international goals with 185 of her own. At 37, Sinclair proves that age is just a number, and she's now the only soccer player to win the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as the Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year.
With 296 international appearances, 186 goals and 55 assists, Sinclair is an inspiration and has helped paved the way for younger generations that've grown up watching all of her accomplishments.
Scoring goals is one of the most difficult parts of playing the game, and Sinclair finds a way to make it look so easy.
Grateful and honoured. In a difficult year it was a privilege to take the field with my @CanadaSoccerEN and @ThornsFC teammates. This would not have been possible without them and the incredible staff members supporting us.https://t.co/IaiEEkbPTP
— Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) December 30, 2020
Christine Sinclair #Sincy185#ThisHappened2020 pic.twitter.com/mYcesItxT6
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) December 31, 2020
