Janine Elizabeth Beckie was born on August 20,1994 and is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Portland Thorns FC and the Canada national team.
14 Facts About Janine Beckie
Janine Beckie previously played for Sky Blue FC, the Houston Dash, and Manchester City.
Janine Beckie is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.
Janine 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.
In December 2015, Janine Beckie was named Player of the Year by Dallas Soccer News.
In 2013, Janine Beckie signed with the Seattle Sounders Women in the USL W-League.
Janine Beckie was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dash.
On February 8,2016, it was announced that Janine Beckie would be allocated to the team as part of the NWSL Player Allocation On April 16,2016, Janine Beckie scored in her professional debut against the Chicago Red Stars.
On January 18,2018, Janine 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.
Janine Beckie concluded her first season with 8 goals in 15 games, and two trophies.
In March 2023, Janine Beckie suffered an ACL injury during a pre-season game, which forced her to miss the entirety of the 2023 season.
Janine Beckie has represented Canada on the under-20 and senior national teams.
Janine Beckie's brother Drew Beckie is a soccer player for Atletico Ottawa.
Janine Beckie is a co-owner of League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC.