Annie Karich is now the answer to a trivia question: Who was the first player signed by Boston Legacy FC?
Boston Legacy FC will become the 15th National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team starting in 2026.
Karich (pronounced CARE-ick) is an American midfielder whose contract extends through the end of the 2027 season, with an option to renew for 2028.
Karich comes to Boston from Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg as a free agent, where she was a defensive midfielder for two seasons. She made 36 appearances for the German
club.
“I want to grow by developing my overall game as a player and by learning how to adapt again into a new city, new team, and everything, and I’m really excited to do that here in Boston,” said Karich, a native of Surfside, Calif.
Karich is on loan to a Liga MX Femenil club for the remainder of 2025 and will join Boston for the NWSL preseason in January.
Karich played two years at Santa Clara, earning West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. She represented the U.S. Women’s National Team at the U23, U20, U17, and U15 levels and was a member of the 2022 U20 Women’s World Cup roster.
“We’re very excited to welcome Annie Karich to Boston,” said general manager Domè Guasch in a team press release. “Annie has the potential to make a real impact in our team. We’re looking forward to supporting her development within our environment.”
