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The world's all-time leading scorer plays her last game with Team Canada Tuesday night. Her farewell tour has been an opportunity for female soccer players to say goodbye, and thank you, to their hero.

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.

Tuesdays friendly against Australia will mark the 331st international outing for Sinclair, the 226th for Schmidt, and the last for both. Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who announced her international retirement in January after 119 caps and 47 clean sheets, is also being honoured Tuesday but says she will watch from the sidelines.

VANCOUVER - Christine Sinclair asked for 145 tickets for friends and family for her international swansong.

While intensely private, Christine Sinclair has helped foster a welcoming and open atmosphere with Canadas national womens team.

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.

As her legendary international career draws to a close, the coaches and teammates who played a part in Christine Sinclair’s journey look back on how it all began 23 years ago.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Spain will play for its first Womens World Cup championship after Olga Carmonas goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja

Spain will play for its first Women's World Cup championship after Olga Carmona's goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal.

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