Jami-Ann Kranich (/ˈdʒeɪmi ˈkrænɪtʃ/ JAY-mee KRAN-itch;[2] 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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jami-Ann Kranich[1] | ||
| Date of birth | May 27, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Boston College Eagles | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Connecticut Football Club | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Villanova Wildcats | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Boston Breakers | 17 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2012 | United States U20 | ||
| 2013 | United States U23 | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Quinnipiac Bobcats (asst.) | ||
| 2015–2016 | BB&N Knights (asst.) | ||
| 2017–2018 | Princeton Tigers (asst.) | ||
| 2019– | Boston College Eagles (asst.) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 28, 2021 | |||
Early life
editBorn on May 27, 1992, in New Haven, Connecticut, to James and Nancy Kranich,[3] she played high school soccer at Hamden High School, where she started three seasons, and played club soccer for Connecticut Football Club.[4]
Playing career
editCollege
editKranich attended Villanova University, where she played as a goalkeeper for the Wildcats. Kranich had 12 shutouts in 64 appearances for the Wildcats.[4]
International
editKranich 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.[5]
Club
editBoston Breakers, 2014–2016
editKranich was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 National Women's Soccer League college entry draft by the Boston Breakers.[5]
Jami recorded her first professional shutout against the Portland Thorns May 16, 2015.[6] The Breakers waived Kranich on April 5, 2016.[7] Boston re-signed her in May 2016 to replace keeper Abby Smith, who tore her ACL early in the season.[8]
Awards and honors
editCollege
editBig East Goalkeeper of the Week (Oct. 22, 2012), Villanova.
Third Team All-Big East Team: 2012, Villanova.
Country
edit2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Champion, U.S. Women's U-20 National Team.[9]
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 – List of Players: USA" (PDF). FIFA. September 14, 2012. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 17, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Women's Soccer: Aug. 3, 2012 - Jami Kranich Joins U-20 Team For World Cup". YouTube. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Jami Kranich". Boston Breakers. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Jami Kranich". Villanova University. Archived from the original on April 13, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Breakers sign goalkeeper and U-20 World Cup champion Jami Kranich". Boston Breakers. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ "Breakers beat Portland in thriller at home". Boston Breakers. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ "Breakers waive goalkeeper Jami Kranich – Boston Breakers". www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ^ "Boston Breakers Sign Jami Kranich to Replace Injured Goalkeeper Abby Smith - GoalNation". GoalNation. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- ^ "U-20 WNT Crowned 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Champions with 1-0 Victory in Tokyo, Japan". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
External links
edit- Boston Breakers player profile Archived September 13, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- Villanova player profile Archived April 13, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
- Quinnipiac coaching interview
- Princeton coaching profile
- Boston College coaching profile
- Jami Kranich on Twitter
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