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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.
Tuesday's 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 Canada's national women's team.