Janine Sonis
Soccer player (born 1994)
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Janine Elizabeth Sonis (née Beckie; born August 20, 1994) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward or full-back for Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Born in the United States, she represents the Canada national team.
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Sonis with the Denver Summit in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Janine Elizabeth Sonis[1] | ||
| Birth name | Janine Elizabeth Beckie | ||
| Date of birth | August 20, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Denver Summit FC | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Real Colorado | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Texas Tech Red Raiders | 67 | (43) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Houston Dash | 38 | (5) |
| 2018 | Sky Blue FC | 15 | (0) |
| 2018–2022 | Manchester City | 49 | (6) |
| 2022–2024 | Portland Thorns | 35 | (3) |
| 2024–2025 | Racing Louisville | 36 | (4) |
| 2026– | Denver Summit | 8 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | United States U18 | ||
| 2013 | United States U20 | ||
| 2014 | Canada U20 | 4 | (2) |
| 2015 | Canada U23 | 5 | (2) |
| 2015– | Canada | 130 | (40) |
Medal record | |||
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 16, 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of June 9, 2026 | |||
Sonis played college soccer for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, earning first-team All-American honors in 2014. She was drafted eighth overall by the Houston Dash in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. Two years later, she was traded to Sky Blue FC before joining English club Manchester City, where she won two Women's FA Cups and two Women's League Cups over four seasons. In 2022, she joined the Portland Thorns and helped win the 2022 NWSL Championship. She was traded to Racing Louisville two years later.
Sonis made her senior debut for Canada in 2015, since making over 120 appearances. She won the gold medal at the 2020 Olympics and bronze at the 2016 Olympics. She also represented Canada at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and 2024 Olympics.
Early life
Born in Colorado to Canadian parents, Sonis attended Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.[2][3][4] At Valor Christian, she played for the varsity team for four years and was named 2012 Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year.[5][6]
Sonis attended Texas Tech University, where she played for the Red Raiders from 2012 to 2015 and became the all-time leading scorer for the women's team with 57 career goals.[7] In December 2015, Sonis was named Player of the Year by Dallas Soccer News.[8]
Club career
Early career
In 2013, Sonis signed with the Seattle Sounders Women in the USL W-League.[9]
Houston Dash
Sonis was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dash.[10] On February 8, 2016, it was announced that Sonis would be allocated to the team as part of the NWSL Player Allocation[11] On April 16, 2016, Sonis scored in her professional debut against the Chicago Red Stars[12]
Sky Blue FC
On January 18, 2018, Sonis was traded to the Sky Blue FC along with Carli Lloyd by the Dash in a three-team trade with the Chicago Red Stars and Sky Blue FC.[13] After making 15 appearances for Sky Blue, Sonis announced her departure from the club on August 9, 2018.[14]
Manchester City W.F.C.
Sonis' transfer from Sky Blue FC to Manchester City was made official on August 9, 2018. Sonis concluded her first season with 8 goals in 15 games, and two trophies (FA League Cup, FA Cup). In the 2019–20 season, Sonis earned her first start in a UWCL game, and scored her first hat-trick in the competition.[15]
On April 14, 2020, Sonis signed a new contract with Manchester City that would last until 2022.[16]
Portland Thorns FC
In April 2022, it was announced that Sonis would return to the NWSL, signing a three-year contract with Portland Thorns FC.[17]
In March 2023, Sonis suffered an ACL injury during a pre-season game, which forced her to miss the entirety of the 2023 season.[18] She was able to return to the roster for the Thorns' 2024 season opener, scoring two goals in a 4–5 away loss to the Kansas City Current.[19]
Racing Louisville FC
On August 21, 2024, Portland Thorns FC announced that they had traded Sonis to Racing Louisville FC in exchange for Reilyn Turner.[20] Upon the trade's completion, Sonis signed a two-year contract extension with Racing Louisville through the 2026 season.[21] Her first goal for Louisville came on September 14, 2024, as Sonis scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win over Angel City FC.[22][23]
Denver Summit FC
On January 9, 2026, Sonis was traded to NWSL expansion team Denver Summit FC, returning to her home state, and signed a three-year contract with the club.[24] She reunited with head coach Nick Cushing, who she had played under previously at Manchester City, and said she was eager at the prospect of joining Denver because “I knew I could help build the club’s culture.”[25] Sonis captained Denver in their inaugural league match on March 14, 2026, a 2–1 loss against Bay FC, where she provided the assist for the club's first NWSL goal, scored by Melissa Kössler, before receiving a red card in the 25th minute of the match.[26][27]
International career
Sonis has represented Canada on the under-20 and senior national teams. She made her senior international debut on November 26, 2014, replacing Brittany Baxter at half time in a 1–1 draw against Sweden.[28]
In August 2014, Sonis scored the match-winning goal against North Korea to advance the under-20 team to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[4]
On February 19, 2023, Sonis made her 100th international appearance for Canada in a 2–0 win over Brazil.[29]
On March 9, 2023, Sonis spoke before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage alongside teammates Christine Sinclair, Quinn and Sophie Schmidt, criticizing Canada Soccer's treatment of the women's program.[30]
2016 Summer Olympics
Sonis scored three goals in the Rio 2016 Olympics – helping the national team to defend their bronze medal effort in the 2012 London Olympics.[31][32]
On May 25, 2019, she was named to the roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.[33]
2020 Summer Olympics
On July 21, 2021, Sonis scored two goals in Canada's 2–1 victory over Chile in the 2020 Summer Olympics group stage.
On August 6, 2021, Canada defeated Sweden 3–2 on penalty kicks to capture the gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[34]
2022 CONCACAF W
Sonis was called up to the Canada squad for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship.[35] Going into the tournament, she was named Canada Soccer player of the month for June 2022.[36] Sonis scored and made 2 assists in Canada's first match in the tournament.[37] Sonis started in the July 18, 2022 final against the United States, losing 1-0 to claim the tournament's silver medal.[38]
2023 SheBelieves Cup
Sonis was part of the squad which played under protest at the 2023 SheBelieves Cup. Having initially been on strike, the team returned to training and play following the threat of legal action from Canada Soccer,[39] with Sonis saying "We will continue to demand more. Lasting change is a fight we’re in for the long haul."[40]
2024 Summer Olympics
Sonis was called up to the Canada squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[41]
2025 Pinatar Cup
Sonis was part of the squad which won the 2025 Pinatar Cup in February 2025.[42][43]
2026 SheBelieves Cup
Sonis was part of the Canada squad at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, scoring from a free kick in Canada's opening game, a 4–1 win against Colombia on March 1, 2026, and earning praise for her defensive work.[44][45] Canada finished second in the tournament following a 1–0 loss against the United States and a 0–0 win on penalties over Argentina, in which Sonis scored during the shootout.[46]
Personal life
Sonis is a Christian.[47] Her brother Drew Beckie was also a soccer player, and currently serves as assistant coach for Atlético Ottawa. She is a co-owner of League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC.[48]
In September 2023, she announced her engagement to Ethan Sonis.[49] They married in December 2024.[citation needed]
Career statistics
Club
- As of May 17, 2026[50]
| Club | League | Season | League | Playoffs | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Houston Dash | NWSL | 2016 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | |||
| 2017 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 24 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 38 | 5 | |||||
| Sky Blue FC | NWSL | 2018 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 15 | 0 | |||
| Manchester City | FA WSL | 2018–19 | 10 | 1 | — | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 | |
| 2019–20 | 14 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 5 | |||
| 2020–21 | 14 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 7 | |||
| 2021–22 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | |||
| Total | 49 | 6 | — | 16 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 84 | 22 | |||
| Portland Thorns FC | NWSL | 2022 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | ||
| Total | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 3 | ||
| Racing Louisville | NWSL | 2024 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
| Denver Summit FC | NWSL | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| Career total | 158 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 196 | 35 | ||
International goals
| Key (expand for notes on "international goals" and sorting) | |
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| Location | Geographic location of the venue where the competition occurred Sorted by country name first, then by city name |
| Lineup | Start – played entire match on minute (off player) – substituted on at the minute indicated, and player was substituted off at the same time off minute (on player) – substituted off at the minute indicated, and player was substituted on at the same time |
| # | NumberOfGoals.goalNumber scored by the player in the match (alternate notation to Goal in match) |
| Min | The minute in the match the goal was scored. For list that include caps, blank indicates played in the match but did not score a goal. |
| Assist/pass | The ball was passed by the player, which assisted in scoring the goal. This column depends on the availability and source of this information. |
| penalty or pk | Goal scored on penalty-kick which was awarded due to foul by opponent. (Goals scored in penalty-shoot-out, at the end of a tied match after extra-time, are not included.) |
| Score | The match score after the goal was scored. Sorted by goal difference, then by goal scored by the player's team |
| Result | The final score. Sorted by goal difference in the match, then by goal difference in penalty-shoot-out if it is taken, followed by goal scored by the player's team in the match, then by goal scored in the penalty-shoot-out. For matches with identical final scores, match ending in extra-time without penalty-shoot-out is a tougher match, therefore precede matches that ended in regulation |
| aet | The score at the end of extra-time; the match was tied at the end of 90' regulation |
| pso | Penalty-shoot-out score shown in parentheses; the match was tied at the end of extra-time |
| Green background color – exhibition or closed door international friendly match | |
| Yellow background color – match at an invitational tournament | |
| Red background color – Olympic women's football qualification match | |
| Light-blue background color – FIFA women's world cup qualification match | |
| Pink background color – Olympic women's football tournament | |
| Blue background color – FIFA women's world cup final tournament | |
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NOTE: some keys may not apply for a particular football player | |
Goal |
Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | January 15, 2015[51] | Shenzhen Stadium |  Mexico |
1–1 |
2–1 |
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| 2. | December 13, 2015 | Arena das Dunas, Natal |  Trinidad and Tobago |
2–0 |
4–0 |
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| 3. | December 20, 2015 | Arena das Dunas, Natal |  Brazil |
1–1 |
1–3 |
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| 4. | February 14, 2016 | BBVA Compass Stadium | Trinidad and Tobago |
5–0 |
6–0 |
2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifier |
| 5. | February 16, 2016 | BBVA Compass Stadium |  Guatemala |
3–0 |
10–0 |
2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifier |
| 6. | March 7, 2016 | Lagos Municipal Stadium, Lagos, Portugal |  Iceland |
1–0 |
1–0 |
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| 7. | March 9, 2016 | Lagos Municipal Stadium, Lagos, Portugal | Brazil |
2–0 |
2–1 |
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| 8. | April 10, 2016 | Jan Louwers Stadion, Eindhoven |  Netherlands |
2–0 |
2–1 |
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| 9. | June 7, 2016 | TD Place, Ottawa | Brazil |
1–0 |
1–0 |
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| 10. | August 3, 2016 | Arena Corinthians, São Paulo |  Australia |
1–0 |
2–0 |
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| 11. | August 6, 2016 | Arena Corinthians, São Paulo |  Zimbabwe |
1–0 |
3–1 |
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| 12. |
3–0 | |||||
| 13. | February 4, 2017 | BC Place, Vancouver | Mexico |
2–1 |
3–2 |
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| 14. |
3–1 | |||||
| 15. | April 6, 2017 | Vångavallen, Trelleborg |  Sweden |
1–0 |
1–0 |
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| 16. | June 11, 2017 | BMO Field, Toronto |  Costa Rica |
2–0 |
6–0 |
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| 17. |
3–0 | |||||
| 18. |
4–0 | |||||
| 19. | November 11, 2017 | Avaya Stadium, San Jose |  United States |
1–1 |
1–3 |
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| 20. | November 28, 2017 | Estadio Marbella, Marbella |  Norway |
2–2 |
3–2 |
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| 21. | February 28, 2018 | Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal | Sweden |
1–1 |
1–3 |
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| 22. | March 7, 2018 | Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal |  Japan |
1–0 |
2–0 |
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| 23. | October 11, 2018 | H-E-B Park, Edinburg | Costa Rica |
1–0 |
3–1 |
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| 24. | October 14, 2018 | Toyota Stadium, Frisco |  Panama |
4–0 |
7–0 |
2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship Semi-final |
| 25. | April 8, 2019 | Pinatar Stadium, Murcia |  Nigeria |
1–1 |
2–1 |
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| 26. | November 10, 2019 | Yongchuan Sports Center, Chongqing |  New Zealand |
2–0 |
3–0 |
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| 27. | 3–0 | |||||
| 28. | February 2, 2020 | H-E-B Park, Edinburg |  Jamaica |
3–0 |
9–0 |
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| 29. | 4–0 | |||||
| 30. | 2–0 | |||||
| 31. | March 10, 2020 | Stade de l'Epopee, Calais, France | Brazil |
2–2 |
2–2 |
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| 32. | July 24, 2021 | Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Japan |  Chile |
1–0 |
2–1 |
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| 33. | 2–0 | |||||
| 34. | February 17, 2022 | Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England |  England |
1–1 |
1–1 |
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| 35. | July 5, 2022 | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico | Trinidad and Tobago |
5–0 |
6–0 |
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| 36. | October 10, 2022 | Estadio Municipal de Chapín, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |  Morocco |
3–0 |
4–0 |
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| 37. | March 1, 2026 | Geodis Park, Nashville, United States |  Colombia |
2–0 |
4–1 |
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| 38. | June 9, 2026 | Estadio Piedades de Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Costa Rica | Costa Rica |
2–0 |
6–0 |
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| 39. |
3–0 | |||||
| 40. |
4–0 |
Honours
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Manchester City
- FA Women's Super League runner-up: 2018–19
- Women's FA Cup: 2018–19, 2019–20
- FA Women's League Cup: 2018–19, 2021–22
Portland Thorns FC
Canada
Individual
- Canada Soccer Player of the Month: November 2020[55]
- Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year: 2014, 2015
- Big 12 Conference women's soccer tournament Offensive MVP: 2015
