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Christine Sinclair Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much you know about Canadian soccer superstar Christine Sinclair!

A multiple-choice quiz by soccergoalie22. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
soccergoalie22

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,824

Updated
Aug 20 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
210

Last 3 plays: Guest 182 (9/10), Guest 184 (6/10), Indonesia129 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Christine Sinclair is from what province in Canada? Hint

Prince Edward Island

British Columbia

Ontario

Alberta

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Question 2 of 10

2. 2012 was a historic year for Christine Sinclair thanks to the London Olympics. What medal did Sinclair and the Canadian women's soccer team win? Hint

Bronze

Silver

Gold

They finished 5th

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Christine Sinclair's nickname amongst her national teammates? Hint

Christ

Sincy

Captain Canada

Clutch

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the semifinal game in the 2012 Olympics, Canada lost in overtime to the USA thanks to a controversial call by the referee. How many goals did Sinclair score in this game? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. During college, Sinclair won two national championships (2002 and 2005) while attending which school? Hint

University of British Columbia

University of Portland

UCLA

Boston College

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2012, Sinclair won the Lou Marsh award. To whom is this annual award given? Hint

Canadian Soccer Player of the Year

Canada's Athlete of the Year

Most Influential Canadian

Outstanding Service to Canadian Athletics

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Question 7 of 10

7. What number does Sinclair wear for Canada in international competition? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sinclair lead the 2012 Olympics in scoring. How many goals did she score? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the launch of the National Women's Soccer League in 2013, to which team was Sinclair allocated? Hint

Washington Spirit

Boston Breakers

Portland Thorns

Seattle Reign

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Question 10 of 10

10. What position does Sinclair play? Hint

Central Midfielder

Center Back

Outside Midfielder

Striker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Christine Sinclair is from what province in Canada?

Answer: British Columbia

Sinclair was born on 12th June 1983 and hails from Burnaby, British Columbia. She debuted on the senior national soccer team on 12th March, 2000 at the tender age of 16.

2. 2012 was a historic year for Christine Sinclair thanks to the London Olympics. What medal did Sinclair and the Canadian women's soccer team win?

Answer: Bronze

The women's soccer team, captained by Sinclair, won the first Canadian medal in a team sport in the Summer Olympics in over 70 years. The last Canadian team to accomplish the feat was the 1936 men's Basketball team, who won a silver medal at the Berlin games.

3. What is Christine Sinclair's nickname amongst her national teammates?

Answer: Sincy

She also goes by "Sinc" occasionally, although she is most often referred to as Sincy by her teammates and coaches. Captain Canada and Clutch would suit her as well, although she has never been given either of those monikers.

4. During the semifinal game in the 2012 Olympics, Canada lost in overtime to the USA thanks to a controversial call by the referee. How many goals did Sinclair score in this game?

Answer: 3

Sinclair gave one of the greatest Canadian performances of the 2012 Games, scoring three goals against the #1 ranked team in the world. The referee, Christina Pedersen, called a rare time-wasting foul on Canadian goalkeeper Erin Mcleod with the Canadians up 3-2.

The USA were given a free kick, which became a penalty kick after a borderline handball in the box. Abby Wambach tied the game for the Americans, sending it into overtime. The game ended on an added time goal by Alex Morgan of the USA, Canada to lose 4-3. Sinclair later criticized the officiating, saying the referee wanted the Americans to win.

She was suspended four games by FIFA for her comments.

5. During college, Sinclair won two national championships (2002 and 2005) while attending which school?

Answer: University of Portland

Sinclair had connections to Portland, as her uncles Bruce and Brian Gant played soccer professionally for the Portland Timbers in the North American Soccer League. Brian played there for 6 seasons from 1977-1982, while Bruce played in Portland for 4 seasons from 1979-1982.

6. In 2012, Sinclair won the Lou Marsh award. To whom is this annual award given?

Answer: Canada's Athlete of the Year

Sinclair was the first soccer player to ever win the award. She also won the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as Canada's Top Female Athlete the same year.

7. What number does Sinclair wear for Canada in international competition?

Answer: 12

Sinclair wears number 12 in honour of Roberto Alomar, a former 2nd Baseman for The Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1995. Sinclair grew up playing baseball as well as soccer, and her favourite player was Alomar.

8. Sinclair lead the 2012 Olympics in scoring. How many goals did she score?

Answer: 6

Sinclair scored six goals in six games, one ahead of USA rival Abby Wambach.

9. After the launch of the National Women's Soccer League in 2013, to which team was Sinclair allocated?

Answer: Portland Thorns

The NWSL is a professional women's soccer league based in the USA. Its first season was 2013, when it had 8 teams. National team players from Canada, Mexico, and the USA were allowed to submit a list of teams they preferred to play for, and Sinclair got her first choice in Portland.

She had grown attached to the city during her time at the University of Portland. Canadian goalkeeper and longtime friend Karina LeBlanc was the other Canadian National player allocated to the Thorns.

10. What position does Sinclair play?

Answer: Striker

Sinclair plays as a striker, or forward, for her national and club teams. She has proven to be one of the best goal scorers in the world thanks to her poise and clinical finishing abilities.

Source: Author soccergoalie22

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