Chrisy McCann

Christine Rich (née McCann, born May 26, 1977 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a retired American soccer player who played for the Boston Breakers.

Chrisy McCann

Personal information
Date of birth	(1977-05-26) May 26, 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth	Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s)	Defender
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1995–1998	UConn Huskies	100	(22)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2003	Boston Breakers	51	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life and education

McCann was born in Providence, Rhode Island^[1] and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island.^[2] She attended the University of Connecticut.^[2]

Career

While attending the University of Connecticut, McCann played for the university's soccer team,^[3] where she held the role of team captain.^[2] In 1997, her team played in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) finals.^[2]

Although McCann was initially denied a position on the Boston Breakers team in 2001, she was later "added to the reserve squad on a per diem basis"^[2] and ultimately started in every game her first season on the team.^[2][4] She remained on the team until the Women's United Soccer Association folded in 2003.^[1]