Christine Sinclair Soccer News

Newly appointed captain Christine Sinclair scored all three goals Monday as Canada defeated South Korea 3-1 for its second win in as many games at the inaugural Peace Queen Cup. The hat trick raised Sinclair's total to five goals in two games. Just 23, Sinclair has scored 63 times for Canada in 84 appearances. The forward from Burnaby, B.C., made her debut for the senior side in 2000. ``Since she ...

Veteran Christine Sinclair will be captain of the Canadian women's team that will play in the inaugural Peace Queen Cup beginning next week in South Korea. Sinclair, nominated as FIFA women's player of the year, leads a veteran lineup announced Friday by national team coach Even Pellerud. ``It's a huge honour,'' said the Burnaby, B.C., native about being named captain. ``I'm still young. There are definitely people more experienced than I am that help out with the leadership on ...