Boston Legacy FC signs Annie Karich, first reinforcement and NWSL talent

Boston Legacy FC Signs Its First Player: Annie Karich

The Boston Legacy FC has finalized its first signing in the club’s history. It is midfielder Annie Karich, who arrives from SC Freiburg of Germany, via a free transfer.

“Annie is a midfielder who brings a unique combination of technical quality and tactical awareness,” said Domènec Guasch, general manager of Boston Legacy FC.

Domènec Guasch, general manager of Boston Legacy FC

Guasch added: “In his time at SC Freiburg, he has also demonstrated his competitiveness and maturity on the field. Annie has the potential to have a real impact on our team. We are eager to support his development in our environment.” The club reported that Karich will be loaned to a team in the Liga MX Femenil, yet to be announced, for the remainder of 2025, before joining Boston for the preseason in January. Boston will begin its participation in the NWSL next year as an expansion team, along with a new team in Denver, bringing the league to 16 teams. Karich played 36 matches with Freiburg since joining the Frauen-Bundesliga team in November 2023. With 21 years old, Karich became a professional after two years at Santa Clara University. The player, originally from California, has represented the United States in several youth categories.

“I want to grow by developing my overall game as a player and learning to adapt to a new city, a new team and everything, and I am very excited to do it here in Boston,” declared Karich.

Annie Karich

Guasch also commented on Boston’s approach to talent scouting to build the squad: “Who has the potential to become the next great player? Then, recruit that player and have a head coach we trust to develop those players.”

Filipa Patão was recently named as the first coach of Boston. She expressed that she hopes her players will be aggressive and play with passion.

“If you are a good player, you can do everything. Because we need to be flexible. I like to be chameleonic. I have many colors. You need to have that kind of ability to change a bit when necessary to win. It’s not a problem, because [having an] identity is the best tool to win. This is my identity”, said Patão.

Filipa Patão

Boston and Denver are the first NWSL expansion teams in history to build their rosters without player drafts. The NWSL awarded them additional funds for salaries and the transfer market to help with squad building. They and other NWSL teams can also loan players within the league, a new development. The NWSL’s summer transfer window, including official free agency, opened on Tuesday.