Annie Karich ’26 has signed with Boston Legacy FC as the club’s first-ever player ahead of its inaugural 2026 season with the National Women’s Soccer League. After making 36 appearances over two seasons with FC Freiburg in Germany, Karich now brings her talent and experience to Boston for an exciting new chapter. During her collegiate career at Santa Clara, she earned numerous accolades, including WCC Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and WCC Freshman of the Year in 2022. She also represented the U.S. Women’s Youth National Teams at the U15, U17, U20, and U23 levels.