Sinclair leads Canada’s squad into the Women’s World Cup

Published July 9, 2023 3:39 pm

By ANNE M. PETERSON
AP Sports Writer

Christine Sinclair will lead the Canadian women’s national team at the upcoming Women’s World Cup. Sinclair, international soccer’s all-time leading scorer among men and women, is playing in her sixth World Cup. The 40-year-old is captain of the 23-player squad announced by coach Bev Priestman on Sunday. Sinclair will be joined by fellow veteran Sophie Schmidt, playing in her fifth World Cup.

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