Janine Beckie

Janine Beckie
Beckie with the Portland Thorns in 2024
Personal information
Full name Janine Elizabeth Beckie[1]
Date of birth (1994-08-20) August 20, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Forward, Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Racing Louisville FC
Number 16
Youth career
Real Colorado
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Texas Tech Red Raiders 67 (43)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Houston Dash 38 (5)
2018 Sky Blue FC 15 (0)
2018–2022 Manchester City 49 (6)
2022–2024 Portland Thorns 35 (3)
2024– Racing Louisville FC 10 (1)
International career‡
2011–2012 United States U18
2013 United States U20
2014 Canada U20 4 (2)
2015 Canada U23 5 (2)
2015– Canada 107 (36)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing  Canada
CONCACAF W Championship
Runner-up 2018 United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Team
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 3, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of July 28, 2024

Janine Elizabeth Beckie (born August 20, 1994) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward or a full-back for National Women's Soccer League club Racing Louisville FC and the Canada national team. She previously played for Sky Blue FC, the Houston Dash, Manchester City, and Portland Thorns FC. She is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.

Early life

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Born in Colorado to Canadian parents, Beckie attended Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.[2][3][4] At Valor Christian, she played for the varsity team for four years and was named 2012 Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year.[5][6]

Beckie 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.[7] In December 2015, Beckie was named Player of the Year by Dallas Soccer News.[8]

Club career

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Early career

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In 2013, Beckie signed with the Seattle Sounders Women in the USL W-League.[9]

Houston Dash

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Beckie was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dash.[10] On February 8, 2016, it was announced that Beckie would be allocated to the team as part of the NWSL Player Allocation[11] On April 16, 2016, Beckie scored in her professional debut against the Chicago Red Stars[12]

Sky Blue FC

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On January 18, 2018, Beckie 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.[13] After making 15 appearances for Sky Blue, Beckie announced her departure from the club on August 9, 2018.[14]

Manchester City W.F.C.

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Beckie's transfer from Sky Blue FC to Manchester City was made official on August 9, 2018. Beckie concluded her first season with 8 goals in 15 games, and two trophies (FA League Cup, FA Cup). In the 2019–20 season, Beckie earned her first start in a UWCL game, and scored her first hat-trick in the competition.[15]

On April 14, 2020, Beckie signed a new contract with Manchester City that would last until 2022.[16]

Portland Thorns FC

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In April 2022, it was announced that Beckie would return to the NWSL, signing a three-year contract with Portland Thorns FC.[17]

In March 2023, Beckie suffered an ACL injury during a pre-season game, which forced her to miss the entirety of the 2023 season.[18] She was able to return to the roster for the Thorns' 2024 season opener, scoring two goals in a 4–5 away loss to the Kansas City Current.[19]

Racing Louisville FC

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On August 21, 2024, Portland Thorns FC announced that they had traded Beckie to Racing Louisville FC in exchange for Reilyn Turner.[20] Upon the trade's completion, Beckie signed a two-year contract extension with Racing Louisville through the 2026 season.[21]

International career

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Beckie celebrates after scoring in a friendly

Beckie has represented Canada on the under-20 and senior national teams. Beckie made her senior international debut on November 26, 2014, replacing Brittany Baxter at half time in a 1–1 draw against Sweden.[22]

In August 2014, she 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.[4]

On February 19, 2023, Beckie made her 100th international appearance for Canada in a 2–0 win over Brazil.[23]

2016 Summer Olympics

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Beckie scored three goals in the Rio 2016 Olympics – helping the national team to defend their bronze medal effort in the 2012 London Olympics.[24][25]

On May 25, 2019, she was named to the roster for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.[26]

2020 Summer Olympics

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On July 21, 2021, Beckie scored two goals in Canada's 2–1 victory over Chile in the 2020 Summer Olympics group stage.

On August 6, 2021, Canada defeated Sweden 3–2 on penalty kicks to capture the gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[27]

Personal life

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Beckie is a Christian.[28] Her brother Drew Beckie is also a soccer player for Atlético Ottawa. She is a co-owner of League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC.[29]

In September 2023, she announced her engagement to Ethan Sonis.[30]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of November 3, 2024[31]
Club League Season League Playoffs Cup League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Houston Dash NWSL 2016 14 3 0 0 — — — 14 3
2017 24 2 0 0 — — — 24 2
Total 38 5 0 0 — — — 38 5
Sky Blue FC NWSL 2018 15 0 0 0 — — — 15 0
Manchester City FA WSL 2018–19 10 1 — 6 7 0 0 0 0 16 8
2019–20 14 0 — 5 0 0 0 4 5 23 5
2020–21 14 4 — 3 2 4 0 4 1 25 7
2021–22 11 1 — 2 0 5 1 2 0 20 2
Total 49 6 — 16 9 9 1 10 6 84 22
Portland Thorns FC NWSL 2022 19 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 22 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 3
Total 35 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 38 3
Racing Louisville NWSL 2024 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Career total 147 15 2 0 17 9 9 1 10 6 185 31

International goals

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Key (expand for notes on "international goals" and sorting)
Location Geographic location of the venue where the competition occurred
Sorted by country name first, then by city name
Lineup Start – played entire match
on minute (off player) – substituted on at the minute indicated, and player was substituted off at the same time

off minute (on player) – substituted off at the minute indicated, and player was substituted on at the same time
(c) – captain
Sorted by minutes played

# NumberOfGoals.goalNumber scored by the player in the match (alternate notation to Goal in match)
Min The minute in the match the goal was scored. For list that include caps, blank indicates played in the match but did not score a goal.
Assist/pass The ball was passed by the player, which assisted in scoring the goal. This column depends on the availability and source of this information.
penalty or pk Goal scored on penalty-kick which was awarded due to foul by opponent. (Goals scored in penalty-shoot-out, at the end of a tied match after extra-time, are not included.)
Score The match score after the goal was scored.
Sorted by goal difference, then by goal scored by the player's team
Result The final score.

Sorted by goal difference in the match, then by goal difference in penalty-shoot-out if it is taken, followed by goal scored by the player's team in the match, then by goal scored in the penalty-shoot-out. For matches with identical final scores, match ending in extra-time without penalty-shoot-out is a tougher match, therefore precede matches that ended in regulation

aet The score at the end of extra-time; the match was tied at the end of 90' regulation
pso Penalty-shoot-out score shown in parentheses; the match was tied at the end of extra-time
Light-purple background color – exhibition or closed door international friendly match
Light-yellow background color – match at an invitational tournament
Light-orange background color – Olympic women's football qualification match
Light-blue background color – FIFA women's world cup qualification match
Orange background color – Olympic women's football tournament
Blue background color – FIFA women's world cup final tournament

NOTE: some keys may not apply for a particular football player


Goal 		Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition
1. January 15, 2015 [32] Shenzhen Stadium  Mexico
5350.03005

1–1

5650.06005

2–1

2015 Four Nations Tournament
2. December 13, 2015 Arena das Dunas, Natal  Trinidad and Tobago
5350.03005

2–0

5650.06005

4–0

2015 International Tournament of Natal
3. December 20, 2015 Arena das Dunas, Natal  Brazil
5350.03005

1–1

5650.06005

1–3

2015 International Tournament of Natal
4. February 14, 2016 BBVA Compass Stadium  Trinidad and Tobago 5150.01005

5–0

6–0

2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifier
5. February 16, 2016 BBVA Compass Stadium  Guatemala 5150.01005

3–0

10–0

2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifier
6. March 7, 2016 Lagos Municipal Stadium, Lagos, Portugal  Iceland
5350.03005

1–0

5650.06005

1–0

2017 Algarve Cup
7. March 9, 2016 Lagos Municipal Stadium, Lagos, Portugal  Brazil
5350.03005

2–0

5650.06005

2–1

2017 Algarve Cup
8. April 10, 2016 Jan Louwers Stadion, Eindhoven  Netherlands
5350.03005

2–0

5650.06005

2–1

Friendly
9. June 7, 2016 TD Place, Ottawa  Brazil
5350.03005

1–0

5650.06005

1–0

Friendly
10. August 3, 2016 Arena Corinthians, São Paulo  Australia
5350.03005

1–0

5650.06005

2–0

2016 Summer Olympics
11. August 6, 2016 Arena Corinthians, São Paulo  Zimbabwe 5950.09005

1–0

6050.10005

3–1

2016 Summer Olympics
12. 5950.09005

3–0

13. February 4, 2017 BC Place, Vancouver  Mexico 5950.09005

2–1

6050.10005

3–2

Friendly
14. 5950.09005

3–1

15. April 6, 2017 Vångavallen, Trelleborg  Sweden
5350.03005

1–0

5650.06005

1–0

Friendly
16. June 11, 2017 BMO Field, Toronto  Costa Rica 5950.09005

2–0

6050.10005

6–0

Friendly
17. 5950.09005

3–0

18. 5950.09005

4–0

19. November 11, 2017 Avaya Stadium, San Jose  United States
5350.03005

1–1

5650.06005

1–3

Friendly
20. November 28, 2017 Estadio Marbella, Marbella  Norway
5350.03005

2–2

5650.06005

3–2

Friendly
21. February 28, 2018 Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal  Sweden
5350.03005

1–1

5650.06005

1–3

2018 Algarve Cup
22. March 7, 2018 Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, Parchal  Japan
5350.03005

1–0

5650.06005

2–0

2018 Algarve Cup
23. October 11, 2018 H-E-B Park, Edinburg  Costa Rica
5350.03005

1–0

5650.06005

3–1

2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship
24. October 14, 2018 Toyota Stadium, Frisco  Panama
5350.03005

4–0

5650.06005

7–0

2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship Semi-final
25. April 8, 2019 Pinatar Stadium, Murcia  Nigeria
5350.03005

1–1

5650.06005

2–1

Friendly
26. November 10, 2019 Yongchuan Sports Center, Chongqing  New Zealand
5350.03005

2–0

5650.06005

3–0

2019 Yongchuan International Tournament
27.
5350.03005

3–0

28. February 2, 2020 H-E-B Park, Edinburg  Jamaica
5350.03005

3–0

5650.06005

9–0

2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifier
29.
5350.03005

4–0

30.
5350.03005

2–0

31. March 10, 2020 Stade de l'Epopee, Calais, France  Brazil
5350.03005

2–2

5650.06005

2–2

2020 Tournoi de France
32. July 24, 2021 Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Japan  Chile
5350.03005

1–0

5650.06005

2–1

2020 Summer Olympics
33.
5350.03005

2–0

34. February 17, 2022 Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England  England
5350.03005

1–1

5650.06005

1–1

2022 Arnold Clark Cup
35. July 5, 2022 Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico  Trinidad and Tobago
5350.03005

5–0

5650.06005

6–0

2022 CONCACAF W Championship
36. October 10, 2022 Estadio Municipal de Chapín, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain  Morocco
5350.03005

3–0

5650.06005

4–0

Friendly

Honours

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Texas Tech Red Raiders

Manchester City

Portland Thorns FC

Canada

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Janine Beckie". Texas Tech University. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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