Janine Sonis: ‘63,000 fans in Denver proves a women’s team was way overdue’

The Canada and Denver Summit full-back on playing at a packed Mile Stadium and the impact of Lindsey Heaps In the 13th minute of a 6-1 win against Chicago, Janine Sonis ran into the penalty area and stealthily positioned herself behind a line of defenders, before striking a crisp shot into the right corner. It was her ninth goal of the season, the most of any player Denver Summit player, and joint-seventh in the NWSL. Now playing for her hometown team in its debut season, the NWSL and Canada…