Canadian defender Janine Sonis is joining Denver Summit FC. She will play in their first NWSL season.
Janine Sonis, a Canadian defender, is set to join Denver Summit FC. The team is getting ready for its first season in the National Women’s Soccer League, or NWSL. Sonis has won an Olympic gold medal and an NWSL championship. She wants to help the team do well.
Sonis was born in Colorado. She grew up in Highlands Ranch, near Denver. This move brings her back to her home state. She is happy to play for local fans. She also wants to help soccer grow in Denver.
Denver Summit FC will pay Louisville €110,000 for Sonis. This amount could go up to €146,000 if she plays well. The 31-year-old has signed a contract with Denver. It runs until the end of the 2028 NWSL season.
Sonis joined Racing Louisville in August 2024. She soon became a key player. In 2025, she helped the team reach the NWSL playoffs for the first time. She was named co-captain. She led the team with five assists and scored three goals.
For Canada, Sonis has scored 36 goals in 123 matches. She played in two FIFA Women’s World Cups. She won gold at the 2020 Olympics. Her skills and experience will help Denver Summit FC.
