Janine Sonis, a 32-year-old full-back for Denver Summit, has been instrumental in the team's smooth transition into the league. According to The Guardian Football, Sonis has had a profound influence on the team's play, adding a positivity and decisive impact on and off the ball. The team has achieved seven wins, six draws, and eight defeats, with only two losses by more than one goal.
Sonis has also praised the team's captain, Lindsey Heaps, who returned from playing in Europe this summer. Heaps' presence has had an immediate impact on the field, and her professionalism has influenced the team's culture in the locker room. Sonis has emphasized the importance of building partnerships in the front line and creating opportunities for attacking players.
The team is currently sitting just below the playoffs in ninth place, with nine regular season matches remaining. Sonis has stated that the target of the playoffs is the ultimate measure of success, but the team has already achieved success in various ways, including building a clear identity and culture in the locker room.
Next step: Denver Summit will face their next challenge on the field, with a crucial match against a top-of-the-table team looming.