Janine Beckie Sonis
Janine Elizabeth Beckie is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward or a full-back for National Women's Soccer League club Denver Summit and the Canada national team.
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She was born in Colorado to Canadian parents.
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She holds dual citizenship with Canada and the U.S.
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She was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dash.
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She scored a hat-trick for Manchester City in the Women's Champions League.
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She suffered an ACL injury during a pre-season game, which forced her to miss the entirety of the 2023 season.
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Her brother, Drew Beckie, is a former professional soccer player and the current team manager for Atlético Ottawa.
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She is a co-owner of League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC.
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She credits her parents for teaching her and her siblings humility as athletes.
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Her favorite verse is Isaiah 40:31, tattooed on her left wrist: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
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She believes her role as a Christ-follower includes honoring God through her athletic talents and showing love to others.
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Her father, Gary, and mother, Sheila Brennan, both played basketball.
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She also has two sisters - Alysha and Janelle.
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She grew up participating in various sports, including soccer, gymnastics, basketball, athletics, and lacrosse.
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She began playing soccer at the age of four with Real Colorado.
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Growing up, her favorite soccer players were Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva, and she admired Manchester City.
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Outside of soccer, she looked up to Stephen Curry and Serena Williams.
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She supported teams like the Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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She graduated from Texas Tech University in 2017 with a degree in Media Strategies.
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She did not specialize in soccer until university.
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She would like to start a non-profit organization to help underprivileged kids access sports.
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She is interested in interior decorating and renovating old homes.
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She enjoys coffee, cooking, and spending time in the gym.
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Her nickname is "Neener."
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Her favorite quote is, "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift," by Steve Prefontaine.
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In 2024, she married her long term partner Ethan Sonis.
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