CHRISTINE SINCLAIR NEWS

Ronaldo breaks men's scoring record with 2 goals to hit 111

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but still broke the men’s international scoring record before adding a second goal as Portugal beat visiting Ireland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo becomes highest scoring man in international soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-scoring man in the international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Weaver's late goal lifts Thorns over Lyon 1-0 in WICC final

Morgan Weaver came off the bench and scored in the 87th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over Lyon in the Women’s International Champions Cup final Saturday night

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US women dissect the Olympics while Canada celebrates gold

The U.S. women's national team was the overwhelming favorite going into the Olympic soccer tournament and came away with a bronze medal after a somewhat disappointing run in Japan

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hopping on the Canadian women's soccer bandwagon? Here's what you need to know before the Tokyo gold-medal game against Sweden From the names to the history, it’s the cheat sheet you didn’t know you needed before Christine Sinclair and the Canadians go for their firs...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

The US women will no doubt look different after the Olympics

The Olympics may be the last major soccer tournament for a few of the biggest stars on the U.S. women’s national team like forward Carli Lloyd

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women's soccer

Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer competition

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christine Sinclair, from those who know her best: 'Her humility is unbelievable' The top all-time international goal scorer is renowned for her lack of ego, jokes with teammates, and a natural ability to lead

AUGUST 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

USWNT, chief-rival Canada primed for battle to reach Olympic final

Doug McIntyre breaks down what it will take for the USWNT to top familiar foe Canada and reach the Olympic soccer final.

AUGUST 1, 2021

Given a chance, Lynn Williams provides boost for US soccer

A last-minute rule change because of the pandemic cleared the way for alternate Lynn Williams to earn an Olympic start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Familiar foes: US, Netherlands ready for quarterfinal clash

The United States plays the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament on Friday — bringing together the two teams that played in the World Cup final...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Britain finishes atop its group after 1-1 draw with Canada

Britain earned first place in its group in the women’s Olympic soccer tournament with an own-goal in the final minutes for a 1-1 draw with Canada

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zambia's Banda shines as women's soccer nears knockout round

Barbra Banda has become the unexpected breakout star of the Olympic women's soccer tournament with six total goals, matching the Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beckie scores 2, Canada downs Chile 2-1 in women's soccer

Janine Beckie scored a pair of goals and Canada defeated Chile 2-1 in the group stage of the women’s Olympic soccer competition

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olympic Roundup: Sinclair scores again as Canada draws Japan in women's soccer TOKYO - Competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics started with a familiar sight — Canadian women’s soccer captain Christine Sinclair burying a...

JULY 21, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Japan draws 1-1 with Canada in women's soccer

Mana Iwabuchi has scored in the 84th minute and Japan pulled into a 1-1 draw with Canada to open the Olympic women’s soccer tournament

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The U.S. women are favorites in Tokyo after upset in Brazil

The United States has four Olympic gold medals in women's soccer, most of any nation, and they’re the favorites in the field of 12 teams in Tokyo

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The U.S. women are the team to beat in Tokyo. Of course.

The United States can become the first women's soccer team to win an Olympics following a World Cup victory

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christine Sinclair leads Canadian team for the Olympics

Christine Sinclair of the Portland Thorns leads Canada’s roster for the Olympics

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

More international goals than Ronaldo & Messi: Meet Christine Sinclair, Canada's record-breaking star | Goal.com Cristiano Ronaldo is close to the men's record held by Iran's Ali Daei, but he needs many more goals to become the greatest international go...

JUNE 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Thorns win Challenge Cup after penalty shootout with Gotham

Morgan Weaver buried her penalty kick after Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch stopped Nahomi Kawasumi’s attempt and the Thorns won the Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shoot...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thorns down Reign 2-0 to secure spot in Challenge Cup final

Lindsey Horan and Simone Charley scored and the Portland Thorns wrapped up a spot in the preseason Challenge Cup final with a 2-0 victory over OL Reign on Wednesday night

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canada captain Christine Sinclair says she is healthy, ready to play again PORTLAND, Ore. - Canada captain Christine Sinclair, who missed last month’s SheBelieves Cup through injury, says she is good to go again.

MARCH 18, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Oregon to allow limited fans at outdoor sporting events

The Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns will be able to welcome a limited number of fans back to home soccer games starting next month

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sinclair leads list of 10 Canadians given allocated status in NWSL this season Portland Thorns captain Christine Sinclair leads the list of 10 Canadians allocated to the NWSL in 2021.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • THESTAR.COM