Boston Legacy FC Sign Midfielder Annie Karich As First Player

After recently hiring their first head coach, Boston Legacy FC has made moves in signing their first ever player, midfielder Annie Karich.

Karich is currently on loan to a Liga MX Femenil club for the remainder of 2025 and will join Boston for NWSL preseason in January. The American midfielder signed a contract through the end of the 2027 season, with an option to renew for the 2028 NWSL season.

“We’re very excited to welcome Annie Karich to Boston,” said general manager Domè Guasch. “Annie is a midfielder that brings a unique blend of technical quality and tactical awareness. In her time at SC Freiburg, she has also proved her competitiveness and maturity on the field. Annie has the potential to make a real impact in our team. We’re looking forward to supporting her development within our environment.”

Karich’s Player Impact

Karich signed her first professional contract in 2023 with Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Freiburg as a free agent. She played as a defensive midfielder for two seasons and made 36 appearances.

During her time at Santa Clara, Karich was named the West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and was named to the First Team All-WCC and First Team All-West Region.

“I want to grow by developing my overall game as a player and by learning how to adapt again into a new city, new team, and everything, and I’m really excited to do that here in Boston,” said Karich.

Free Agency Opens New Doors for Boston Legacy’s Growth

As the 15th franchise in the NWSL, the expansion side is building a key foundation as they are set to begin play in the 2026 NWSL season.

The club announced the hiring of Filipa Patão as their first head coach. Now with the first piece of their roster set in motion, the club will continue to grow their momentum both on and off the field in their new chapter of reigniting soccer back to the city of Boston.

With the Portuguese powerhouse of Patão at the helm, the club will continue building out its 22-player roster with an option of having a maximum of seven international roster spots.

Alongside Boston, Denver is also building out their squad. During the one-month international break, the NWSL has announced a list of players eligible for the league’s 2026 free agency period with over 100 players on the list.

With the free agency window officially being open, teams are able to negotiate contract terms with any free agent. However, if a player does not receive a new offer, they then remain a free agent with their rights unassigned in the NWSL.

Now with free agency on the table, both Boston and Denver now have access to more options for negotiations with free agents in the NWSL.

The full list of free agents can be found here.