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Where is Janine Beckie from? When did Janine Beckie start playing soccer?

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Janine Elizabeth Beckie 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.

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She previously played for Sky Blue FC, the Houston Dash, and Manchester City. She is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.

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 halftime in a 1-1 draw against Sweden.

On February 19, 2023, Beckie made her 100th international appearance for Canada in a 2-0 win over Brazil. In March 2023, Beckie suffered an ACL injury during a pre-season game, which forced her to miss the entirety of the 2023 season.

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Janine Beckie
Image Credit: Stumptown Footy

Where is Janine Beckie from?

Beckie was born in Colorado to Canadian parents and attended Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

When did Janine Beckie start playing soccer?

Beckie made her senior international debut on November 26, 2014, replacing Brittany Baxter at half time in a 1-1 draw against Sweden.

In August 2014, she scored a 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.

 

 


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