Jami Kranich


Jami-Ann Kranich 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, 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.