The Final Match Christine Sinclair and Sophie Schmidt s Last Dance

You know, when Soph and I first joined the national team, really no one cared. And to see the growth of the game, and to see where it's at now, and the opportunities that are available, yeah, I just feel fortunate to have been a part of that growth. Like, walking in today and seeing that, it was like... Actually, that was the moment where I was like, oh, this is real. Like, this is actually all happening here. It's just been a real treat to be in this week. It's always, you know, an absolute honour to represent Canada. There's no place I'd rather be. Sink and I were reminiscing and just talking about how amazing this environment is. So just bringing a lot of joy to the team, and just embracing it, because, you know, time's dwindling away very quickly. Please welcome Erin McLeod! Please welcome Sophie Schmidt! Please welcome number 12, Christine Sinclair! Jesse Fleming coming across to take this corner. Christine Sinclair stands inside the six-yard box in a central position. As it's played into the middle, Sinclair gets a touch to it. Buchanan to the back post, off the ball! Halftime! Canada taking the lead! Christine Sinclair's iconic number 12 goes up on the board. For over 23 years, she has represented Canada on the global stage. A record-breaker, a history-maker, a leader and inspiration on the pitch and far beyond it as well. She leaves as the world's record international goalscorer and as one of Canada's greatest athletes of all time. I would just like to offer and say a massive thank you. You guys have made this journey absolutely incredible. You've stuck with us through thick and thin. Me personally, yeah, you've supported me through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, so just a massive thank you.