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Christine Sinclair

Spain and Japan move on to knockout stage at Women’s World Cup as La Roja beat Zambia 5-0

Naomi Gleit Jul 26, 2023

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — As she has many times before, Jennifer Hermoso answered the call for Spain on Wednesday night.She scored twice and assisted in her 100th international appearance to push La Roja past Zambia…

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‘Dream come true’ as goalkeeper Nnadozie is Nigeria’s World Cup hero

Naomi Gleit Jul 21, 2023

By AFP MELBOURNE: Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie called it a dream come true after her penalty save from record-breaking goalscorer Christine Sinclair earned Nigeria a 0-0 draw against Canada at the Women's World Cup…

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Sinclair says temporary labor deal with Canada Soccer is imminent

Naomi Gleit Jun 25, 2023

ANNE M. PETERSON Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Canada captain Christine Sinclair says she's confident the Canadian women's national team will come to a last-minute pay agreement with its…

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In Canada, football emerges from the cold

Naomi Gleit Feb 1, 2022

Canada’s emergence as a football nation — there is no disputing that after Sunday’s 2-0 win against USA — does not begin with Lorenzo Insigne moving to Toronto FC but it is an important chapter in what, according to national team coach…