VANCOUVER - Appointed head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in October 1999, Even Pellerud recalls essentially being handed a blank piece of paper.
Christine Sinclair’s amazing accomplishments will live on in memories of her Canadian teammates and fans, but perhaps her greatest contribution is also the one that’s the most personal to her – leaving the game of soccer in a better place than where she found it, Meaghen Johnson writes.
Christine Sinclair has the biggest influence and impact when “the cameras are shut off and the doors are closed and she can be just herself," according to one coach.
In a career spanning over two decades, Christine Sinclair has delivered some of the greatest sporting moments in Canadian history. TSN spoke to 12 former and current teammates and coaches about the 12 most notable moments of her iconic career.