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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aliyah Boston Turns Heads With Personal Announcement on Monday
Aliyah Boston Turns Heads With Personal Announcement on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston has had yet another successful season in the WNBA. Boston is currently playing in her third season with the Fever, continuing to show that she's one of the best forwards in the league, especially beside talent like Caitlin Clark. Advertisement The former South Carolina star is headed to the All-Star game this season and will be joined by Clark and teammate Kelsey Mitchell. Before the All-Star break, Boston made an exciting move outside of the white lines. Boston has officially partnered with the Boston Legacy in the NWSL. She joined the team as an investor, entering the NWSL as a brand ambassador. "On Aliyah Boston Day in the City of Boston, what better time to say: welcome to the Legacy," posted Boston Legacy FC and the NWSL. "Aliyah Boston, WNBA All-Star and three-time Massachusetts Player of the Year, is now a Boston Legacy FC investor." Advertisement Upon the release of the announcement, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the news from Aliyah Boston. "Love this! A huge Aliyah Boston fan from my time covering her at South Carolina," said one fan. "Love to see it, the girls stay winning," said another fan. "Looove this for Boston Legacy," mentioned one fan. "BOSTON AT HER FINEST," commented one fan. "Nice," said one fan. "WELCOME, AB," said another fan. Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7). © Grace Smith/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Throughout her third season with the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston has posted 16.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Boston leads the team in rebounds and has continued to show incredible improvement in the scoring realm. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Boston Legacy signs California native Annie Karich as first player
BOSTON — The National Women's Soccer League expansion team Boston Legacy has signed its first player, midfielder Annie Karich. Karich, who is from Surfside, California, joins Boston from Germany's SC Freiburg, where she's played for the past two seasons. She is signed through 2027. The Legacy joins the league next season along with an expansion club in Denver , bringing the league to 16 teams.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Boston Legacy signs California native Annie Karich as first player
BOSTON (AP) — The National Women's Soccer League expansion team Boston Legacy has signed its first player, midfielder Annie Karich. Karich, who is from Surfside, California, joins Boston from Germany's SC Freiburg, where she's played for the past two seasons. She is signed through 2027. Advertisement The Legacy joins the league next season along with an expansion club in Denver, bringing the league to 16 teams. '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,' Karich said in a statement. Karich played two years at Santa Clara before turning professional and was the West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. She has also represented the U.S. national team at the youth levels. "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," Boston general manager Domènec Guasch said. 'Annie has the potential to make a real impact in our team.' ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Boston Legacy signs California native Annie Karich as first player
BOSTON (AP) — The National Women's Soccer League expansion team Boston Legacy has signed its first player, midfielder Annie Karich. Karich, who is from Surfside, California, joins Boston from Germany's SC Freiburg, where she's played for the past two seasons. She is signed through 2027. The Legacy joins the league next season along with an expansion club in Denver, bringing the league to 16 teams. '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,' Karich said in a statement. Karich played two years at Santa Clara before turning professional and was the West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. She has also represented the U.S. national team at the youth levels. '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,' Boston general manager Domènec Guasch said. 'Annie has the potential to make a real impact in our team.' ___ AP soccer:
Al Arabiya
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
NWSL Will Kick Off 2026 Regular Season on March 13, Won't Play Matches From June 1-June 28
The National Women's Soccer League will avoid going head-to-head with the World Cup next June, according to an outline of the league's 2026 schedule released Wednesday. The league said no official NWSL matches will take place from June 1 through June 28. The World Cup, which is being hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, kicks off next June 11 and runs through July 19, 2026. The NWSL said it was proactively adjusting its scheduling framework to accommodate expected stadium demands with the global tournament. Seven of the league's 16 markets will host World Cup events. The 2026 regular season will begin on March 13, with teams playing a 30-match schedule through 27 weeks. Two expansion teams, the Boston Legacy and a team in Denver, will be joining the NWSL next year, bringing the league to 16 teams. The season concludes with decision day matches the weekend of Oct. 30–Nov. 1. The playoffs begin on Nov. 6.
