Janine Sonis
Janine Elizabeth Sonis is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward or full-back for Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League. Born in the United States, she represents the soccer team|Canada national team].
Sonis played college soccer for the Red Raiders women's soccer|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 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|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 Christian High School">Christianity">Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. At Valor Christian, she played for the varsity team for four years and was named 2012 Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year.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. In December 2015, Sonis was named Player of the Year by Dallas Soccer News.
Club career
Early career
In 2013, Sonis signed with the Seattle Sounders Women in the USL W-League.Houston Dash
Sonis was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dash. On February 8, 2016, it was announced that Sonis would be allocated to the team as part of the NWSL Player Allocation On April 16, 2016, Sonis scored in her professional debut against the Chicago Red StarsSky 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. After making 15 appearances for Sky Blue, Sonis announced her departure from the club on August 9, 2018.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. In the 2019–20 season, Sonis earned her first start in a UWCL game, and scored her first hat-trick in the competition.On April 14, 2020, Sonis signed a new contract with Manchester City that would last until 2022.
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.In March 2023, Sonis suffered an ACL injury during a pre-season game, which forced her to miss the entirety of the Portland Thorns FC season|2023 season]. 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.
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. Upon the trade's completion, Sonis signed a two-year contract extension with Racing Louisville through the 2026 season. 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.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.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.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.
On February 19, 2023, Sonis made her 100th international appearance for Canada in a 2–0 win over Brazil.
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.
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.On May 25, 2019, she was named to the roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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.
2022 CONCACAF W
Sonis was called up to the Canada squad for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship. Going into the tournament, she was named Canada Soccer player of the month for June 2022. Sonis scored and made 2 assists in Canada's first match in the tournament. Sonis started in the July 18, 2022 final against the United States, losing 1-0 to claim the tournament's silver medal.2024 Summer Olympics
Sonis was called up to the Canada squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.Personal life
Sonis is a Christian. Her brother Drew Beckie is also a soccer player for Atlético Ottawa. She is a co-owner of League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC.In September 2023, she announced her engagement to Ethan Sonis. They married in December 2024.
Career statistics
International goals
Honours
Texas Tech Red RaidersManchester 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
Canada
Individual
- Canada Soccer Player of the Month: November 2020
- Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year: 2014, 2015
- Big 12 Conference women's soccer tournament Offensive MVP: 2015