PORTLAND, Ore. – Thorns FC's Christine Sinclair isn’t one to think about herself, possibly explaining why news of her 100th NWSL regular-season appearance caught her by surprise.
“Oh, really?” she asked, when the impending milestone was brought up in April. “Cool.”
It didn’t take long, though, before she was able to reflect on what the benchmark entails. Not only was is it a symbol of longevity, but it was also one of stability, with all 100 appearances coming with the same club. Not every player has been fortunate enough to enjoy that much time with one club, let alone a club in the city they call home.