Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod is transitioning to creating equity programming for grassroots soccer programs in Halifax where her older sister lives
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for Canada over a distinguished senior career that spanned more than two decades, has announced her retirement from international soccer.
“I think since that moment I felt an immense amount of pride to wear the jersey and understand there’s a bigger purpose out there, to make sure that I’m continually fighting for more people to play the game, more people to have access,” McLeod told The Canadian Press. “Less discrimination and more inclusivity and more diversity.
“As I’m watching the team do unbelievable things on the field, the culture is there – the team is incredible. They stand not just for themselves, but all Canadians. I’ve been so incredibly lucky my whole career. I know I’ve had a lot of ups and downs but just to be surrounded by so many people I’m grateful to have worked with them for my country so many times.”“My family has always been there and my No. 1 supporters..
McLeod was 19 when she made her Canada senior debut in a 4-0 victory over Wales in March 2002 at the Algarve Cup. An 18-year-old Christine Sinclair scored twice that day, her 22nd and 23rd career goals, the only remaining active player from the game’s roster.“It just seems like a million years ago,” she added. “I can’t even believe it.”
She signed a new deal with the Pride in May 2022, starting every game last season barring a brief concussion-related absence. McLeod also had an arthroscopic procedure on her right knee in April.
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