Janine Elizabeth Sonis (; 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.
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.
Born in Colorado to Canadian parents, Sonis attended Valor 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.
In 2013, Sonis signed with the Seattle Sounders Women in the USL W-League.
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 Stars
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.
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 2019âÂÂ20 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.
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 2023 season. She was able to return to the roster for the Thorns' 2024 season opener, scoring two goals in a 4âÂÂ5 away loss to the Kansas City Current.
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 2âÂÂ1 win over Angel City 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. 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 âÂÂI knew I could help build the clubâÂÂs culture.â Sonis captained Denver in their inaugural league match on March 14, 2026, a 2âÂÂ1 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.
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 1âÂÂ1 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 2âÂÂ0 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.
Sonis scored three goals in the Rio 2016 Olympics â 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.
On July 21, 2021, Sonis scored two goals in Canada's 2âÂÂ1 victory over Chile in the 2020 Summer Olympics group stage.
On August 6, 2021, Canada defeated Sweden 3âÂÂ2 on penalty kicks to capture the gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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.
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, with Sonis saying "We will continue to demand more. Lasting change is a fight weâÂÂre in for the long haul."
Sonis was called up to the Canada squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Sonis was part of the squad which won the 2025 Pinatar Cup in February 2025.
Sonis was part of the Canada squad at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, scoring from a free kick in Canada's opening game, a 4âÂÂ1 win against Colombia on March 1, 2026, and earning praise for her defensive work. Canada finished second in the tournament following a 1âÂÂ0 loss against the United States and a 0âÂÂ0 win on penalties over Argentina, in which Sonis scored during the shootout.
Sonis is a Christian. 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.
In September 2023, she announced her engagement to Ethan Sonis. They married in December 2024.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Manchester City
Portland Thorns FC
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