Janine Sonis leads Denver Summit with ninth goal in win over Chicago
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Denver Summit full-back Janine Sonis scored her ninth goal of the season during a 6-1 victory against Chicago. Playing in front of 63,000 spectators at Mile Stadium, Sonis recorded the team-high scoring mark while helping her club secure the win in its inaugural season. The veteran defender, who currently ranks among the top performers in the NWSL, attributed her recent on-field success to her comfort playing for her hometown team. Sonis positioned herself behind the defensive line in the 13th minute to strike a shot into the corner of the net. This performance reflects a career-high level of satisfaction for the Canada national team player as she continues her debut campaign with the Denver organization.
- •Janine Sonis scored her ninth goal of the season against Chicago.
- •The match at Mile Stadium drew an attendance of 63,000 fans.
- •Denver Summit finished the match with a 6-1 victory.
- •Sonis leads all Denver Summit players in goals this season.
- 11:29 AMThe Guardian Sport — Janine Sonis: ‘63,000 fans in Denver proves a women’s team was way overdue’
"The Canada and Denver Summit full-back on playing at a packed Mile Stadium and the impact of Lindsey Heaps In the 13th minute of a 6-1 win against Chicago, Janine Sonis ran into the penalty area and stealthily positioned herself behind a line of defenders, before striking a crisp shot into the right corner. It was her ninth goal of the season, the most of any player Denver Summit player, and joint-seventh in the NWSL. Now playing for her hometown team in its debut season, the NWSL and Canada veteran feels her happiness is translating on to the field. “I think it’s been a season that I’ve enjoyed myself more than any other season in my career, and I think that that’s showing in the way that I’m playing,” she said. This is an extract from our free email about women’s football, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, visit this page and follow the instructions. Moving the Goalposts is delivered to your inboxes every Tuesday and Thursday. Continue reading...
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