Biography
Who is Christine Sinclair?
Early life and background
Christine Sinclair was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, on June 12, 1983. She grew up playing various sports, including baseball and basketball. As a youth player in a local boys' baseball league, she played second base and earned a spot on the under-11 all-star team. She chose the jersey number 12 to honor the Toronto Blue Jays player Roberto Alomar.
College soccer career
In 2001, Christine joined the soccer program at the University of Portland. During her first year, she led all NCAA Division I freshmen in scoring with 23 goals. She was named a consensus All-American and received the Soccer America Freshman of the Year award. In 2002, she led the nation in scoring with 26 goals and helped the Pilots win a national championship. That year, she earned three different national Player of the Year honors.
Professional club achievements
Christine Sinclair played for several professional clubs throughout her career. She won the 2010 WPS Championship with FC Gold Pride after scoring two goals in the final. In 2011, she moved to the Western New York Flash, where she was named the MVP of the WPS Championship Final. She helped that team secure the regular season championship and the league title.
International soccer career
As a member of the Canada women's national soccer team, Christine Sinclair achieved historic milestones. She has scored 190 international goals, which is the all-time world record for both men and women. She has also earned 331 international caps. Her career includes participating in six FIFA Women's World Cups and four Olympic football tournaments.
Awards and recognition
The accomplishments of Christine Sinclair have earned her numerous prestigious honors. She has won the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award twice as Canada's female athlete of the year. In 2012, she received the Lou Marsh Trophy, making her the first soccer player to be honored with that award. She was also named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017.
Birthday and age
Christine Sinclair was born on June 12, 1983, which makes Christine 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Christine shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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