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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-09 08:25 MST
updated: 2026-11-09 08:25 MST
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# Janine Sonis named finalist for NWSL MVP and defender of the year

Denver Summit FC defender Janine Sonis is a finalist for NWSL MVP and defender of the year, the league announced Monday.

Section: [Sports](/denver/section/life.md) · Entities: [Janine Sonis](/denver/wiki/janine-sonis.md), [Denver Summit FC](/denver/wiki/denver-summit-fc.md), [National Women's Soccer League](/denver/wiki/national-women-s-soccer-league.md)

## Coverage

- [Denver7 (KMGH, ABC)](https://www.denver7.com/sports/denver-summit-fc/denver-summit-defender-janine-sonis-named-finalist-for-nwsl-mvp-and-defender-of-the-year), 2026-11-09 08:25 MST: Denver Summit defender Janine Sonis named finalist for NWSL MVP and defender of the year

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