Jami Kranich Explained

Jami Kranich
Fullname:	Jami-Ann Kranich^[1]
Birth Date:	27 May 1992
Birth Place:	New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Position:	Goalkeeper
Currentclub:	Boston College Eagles
Youthclubs1:	Connecticut Football Club
Collegeyears1:	2010–2013
College1:	Villanova Wildcats
Years1:	2014–2016
Clubs1:	Boston Breakers
Caps1:	17
Goals1:	0
Nationalyears1:	2012
Nationalteam1:	United States U20
Nationalyears2:	2013
Nationalteam2:	United States U23
Manageryears1:	2014–2015
Managerclubs1:	Quinnipiac Bobcats (asst.)
Manageryears2:	2015–2016
Managerclubs2:	BB&N Knights (asst.)
Manageryears3:	2017–2018
Managerclubs3:	Princeton Tigers (asst.)
Manageryears4:	2019–
Managerclubs4:	Boston College Eagles (asst.)
Club-Update:	April 28, 2021

Jami-Ann Kranich (;^[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.

Early life

Born 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

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.^[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

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.^[9]

External links

• Boston Breakers player profile
• Villanova player profile
• Quinnipiac coaching interview
• Princeton coaching profile
• Boston College coaching profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 – List of Players: USA . . 16 . September 14, 2012 . November 18, 2020 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217180051/https://www.fifadata.com/document/fu20w/2012/pdf/fu20w_2012_squadlists.pdf . December 17, 2019.
2. Web site: Women's Soccer: Aug. 3, 2012 - Jami Kranich Joins U-20 Team For World Cup. . 24 June 2020.
3. Web site: Jami Kranich. Boston Breakers. May 17, 2015.
4. Web site: Jami Kranich. Villanova University. May 17, 2015.
5. Web site: Breakers sign goalkeeper and U-20 World Cup champion Jami Kranich. Boston Breakers. May 17, 2015.
6. Web site: Breakers beat Portland in thriller at home. Boston Breakers. May 17, 2015.
7. Web site: Breakers waive goalkeeper Jami Kranich – Boston Breakers. www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com. 2016-04-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20160405211024/http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/NEWS/911768.html. April 5, 2016. dead.
8. News: Boston Breakers Sign Jami Kranich to Replace Injured Goalkeeper Abby Smith - GoalNation. GoalNation. 2017-04-13. en-US.
9. Web site: U-20 WNT Crowned 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Champions with 1-0 Victory in Tokyo, Japan. www.ussoccer.com. en. 2017-04-13.