Janine Sonis: How she came home to Denver and evolved as a player

Janine Sonis: How she came home to Denver and evolved as a player

Author: The Athletic August 28, 2026 Duration: 25:26

Janine Sonis has played soccer all over the world. She has won an Olympic Gold medal with Canada. But there was nothing quite like when the opportunity arose to come home and launch the NWSL in Denver, especially with one of the most important coaches of her career.


On this episode of Full Time, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Sonis to talk about why she made the move to join the Denver Summit in their inaugural NWSL season and what it has been like to finally be playing soccer at home. The interview also touches on Sonis’s love of coffee, her high expectations for the team in year one, and why she is having her best-ever goalscoring season despite playing as a defender.


PLUS: Ashley Sanchez breaks more records as she extends her lead in the race for the NWSL’s Golden Boot.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Janine Sonis

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

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Referenced on the show:

NWSL Golden Boot race: Can anyone overtake Temwa Chawinga or Barbra Banda?

From Janine Sonis to Sam Kerr: Taking stock of NWSL’s over and underperforming goal scorers

Co-captain Janine Sonis is the ‘heart and soul’ of Denver Summit in a crucial expansion year

For Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez, another USWNT call-up should be a matter of ‘when, not if’

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For anyone who lives and breathes the beautiful game as played by women, Full Time: A show about women's soccer is your essential audio companion. This isn't just a recap show; it's a deep, thoughtful, and often lively exploration of the entire ecosystem. Produced by the journalists at The Athletic, the podcast delivers expert analysis and storytelling you can trust, moving seamlessly from the latest U.S. women’s national team drama to the week's pivotal NWSL results and major stories from leagues across Europe and the globe. Three times a week, hosts Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin, and Jillian Sakovits break down the matches, but more importantly, they dig into the culture, context, and consequential conversations that define the sport's moment. You'll hear from fellow reporters, players, coaches, and insiders who provide unique perspectives you won't find anywhere else. Whether it's a transfer saga, a tactical revolution, or a discussion about the broader impact of the game, this is where the narrative gets unpacked. Tune in for a blend of immediate reaction, investigative reporting, and the kind of informed debate that mirrors the passion of the fans themselves. This podcast goes beyond the final whistle to deliver the full story.
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