Vancouver Whitecaps FC joins Canada Soccer in congratulating Christine Sinclair on Friday's announcement of her appointment as Officer of the Order of Canada. Having led Canada Soccer’s women’s national team to two Olympic Bronze Medals, the medal she wears on Friday has a very different significance for Canada’s Captain.
“I think what’s special for me is that this goes beyond soccer,” she said. “I am a very, very proud Canadian, I am proud of where I am from, and to be recognized in this nature is surreal. It’s not something you can dream about happening to you… I can dream of winning a World Cup or an Olympic Gold Medal, and that’s my job, but to have your country recognize you – I don’t even know what to say.