Boston Legacy FC Signs Inaugural Player to Roster
“Annie is a midfielder that brings a unique blend of technical quality and tactical awareness."
Midfielder Annie Karich is the first player to put pen to paper with Boston Legacy FC. Karich’s contract extends through the end of the 2027 season, with an option to renew for 2028.
Karich is joining the Swans from Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg as a free agent, where Karich was a defensive midfielder for two seasons, making 36 appearances for the German club. As Boston continues to prepare for its debut season in 2026, the 21-year-old will be on loan to a Liga MX Femenil club for the remainder of 2025 and will join Boston for NWSL preseason in January of 2026.
“We’re very excited to welcome Annie Karich to Boston,” said general manager Domè Guasch. “Annie is a midfielder that brings a unique blend of technical quality and tactical awareness. In her time at SC Freiburg, she has also proved her competitiveness and maturity on the field. Annie has the potential to make a real impact in our team. We’re looking forward to supporting her development within our environment.”
Karich turned pro after two years at Santa Clara, where she was named West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. She has also represented the U.S. Women’s National Team at the U-23, U-20, U-17, and U-15 levels and was also a member of the 2022 U-20 Women’s World Cup roster.
“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.