Jami-Ann Kranich ( ; born May 27, 1992) is an American soccer coach and former player from Hamden, Connecticut, who is currently an assistant coach with the Boston College Eagles women's soccer team.
Early life Born on May 27, 1992, in New Haven, Connecticut, to James and Nancy Kranich, she played high school soccer at Hamden High School, where she started three seasons, and played club soccer for Connecticut Football Club.
Playing career
College Kranich attended Villanova University, where she played as a goalkeeper for the Wildcats. Kranich had 12 shutouts in 64 appearances for the Wildcats.
International Kranich has appeared with the United States national U-20 soccer team, and was a member of the 2012 championship team at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
Club
Boston Breakers, 2014–2016 Kranich was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 National Women's Soccer League college entry draft by the Boston Breakers.
Jami recorded her first professional shutout against the Portland Thorns May 16, 2015. The Breakers waived Kranich on April 5, 2016. Boston re-signed her in May 2016 to replace keeper Abby Smith, who tore her ACL early in the season.
Awards and honors
College Big East Goalkeeper of the Week (Oct. 22, 2012), Villanova.
Third Team All-Big East Team: 2012, Villanova.
Country 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Champion, U.S. Women's U-20 National Team.
See also
References
External links Boston Breakers player profile Villanova player profile Quinnipiac coaching interview Princeton coaching profile Boston College coaching profile