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10 amazing moments in Christine Sinclair's soccer career
From her debut at the 2000 Algarve Cup to the 2012 Olympic Games in London to her 162nd international goal, Christine Sinclair’s career has been one exhilarating achievement after another. Here are 10 of her most memorable career highlights.
2000
16-year-old Christine, pictured here at Sydney Football Stadium, makes her senior level debut. She scores her first international goal at the Algarve Cup. The same year, she’s named BMO Canadian Player of the Year. (She’ll go on to receive this honour 11 more times, every year from 2004 to 2014.)
2002
At the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship, she is awarded the Golden Shoe (for most goals scored) and the Golden Ball (for the best player). She also plays in the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup (pictured), helping the team qualify for the following year’s World Cup.
2003
Christine competes in her first of four FIFA Women’s World Cups, where she scores three goals.
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