Janine Beckie

Janine Beckie was born on August 20, 1994, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to Canadian parents. Her early career began at the youth level with Real Colorado, and she attended Valor Christian High School where she was named the 2012 Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year. She continued her collegiate career at Texas Tech University from 2012 to 2015, becoming the all-time leading scorer for the women’s team with 57 career goals. During her time at Texas Tech, Beckie earned significant individual accolades including being named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in both 2014 and 2015, and was also a semifinalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy, recognizing her as one of the nation’s top players. Her consistent performance at the collegiate level laid the groundwork for her professional and international success.

Beckie’s professional career began when she was drafted eighth overall by the Houston Dash in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. She made her professional debut in April 2016, scoring her first goal against the Chicago Red Stars. In 2018, she was traded to Sky Blue FC before moving to Manchester City, where she spent four years, securing two FA League Cups and two FA Cups. A significant turning point in her career was her return to the NWSL in 2022, signing a three-year contract with Portland Thorns FC, where she helped the team win the NWSL Championship in the same year. Most recently, in August 2024, Beckie was traded to Racing Louisville FC and signed a two-year contract extension.

On the international stage, Beckie has represented Canada with distinction, earning her first senior cap in November 2014. She was a key player in Canada’s Olympic campaigns, winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, a pinnacle achievement in her career. Beckie reached her 100th international appearance for Canada in February 2023. Beyond her playing achievements, she has also taken on ownership roles, acquiring interest in Rovers Sports and Entertainment Group, including League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC, demonstrating her commitment to the sport’s development.