Jami Kranich
Jami Kranich (/ˈdʒeɪmi ˈkrænɪtʃ/ JAY-mee KRAN-itch[1]; born May 27, 1992) is an American soccer player from Hamden, Connecticut who most recently played professionally for the Boston Breakers of the National Women's Soccer League.
Kranich in 2012. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jami Kranich | ||
Date of birth | May 27, 1992 | ||
Place of birth | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Boston Breakers | ||
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) |
National team | |||
2012 | United States U20 | ||
2013 | United States U23 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 13, 2016 |
Early life
Born on May 27, 1992 in New Haven, Connecticut to James and Nancy Kranich,[2] she played high school soccer at Hamden High School, where she started three seasons, and played club soccer for Connecticut Football Club.[3]
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.[3]
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.[4]
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.[4]
Jami recorded her first professional shutout against the Portland Thorns May 16, 2015.[5] The Breakers waived Kranich on April 5, 2016.[6] Boston re-signed her in May 2016 to replace keeper Abby Smith, who tore her ACL early in the season.[7]
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.[8]
See also
References
- "Women's Soccer: Aug. 3, 2012 - Jami Kranich Joins U-20 Team For World Cup". Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- "Jami Kranich". Boston Breakers. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- "Jami Kranich". Villanova University. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- "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.