Canadian skipper Christine Sinclair leads young squad against U.S.
TORONTO — Captain Christine Sinclair will see plenty of familiar faces when she leads Canada out against the top-ranked Americans in a two-game series starting next week.
The U.S. squad features five Portland teammates who helped Thorns skipper Sinclair hoist the NWSL trophy after their 1-0 win over the North Carolina Courage on Oct. 14.
“An incredible group of girls,” Sinclair said of the Thorns after winning the championship.
Now Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, defender Emily Sonnett, midfielders Lindsey Horan and Allie Long and forward Tobin Heath are international rivals.