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COLLEGE PARK, MD — Amanda Schafer, who was a team captain and four-year starter on defense at the University of Rhode Island, has signed to play at Maryland as a graduate student. Schafer started 50 games for the Rams during her four years. She graduated with a degree in Communications from Rhode Island will pursue a Master’s degree at Maryland.
Amanda Schafer
Defender
Pembroke, Mass.
Pembroke HS / Rhode Island
FC Boston
On Instagram: @amandaschaferr
As a senior at Rhode Island (2021)
Started 15 games in 17 appearances.
Took seven total shots on the year, with two on the frame.
Defense posted a 1.07 goals against average.
As a junior at Rhode Island (2020)
Made seven starts in 12 games for the Rams.
Part of a defense that allowed just 1.25 goals per game.
As a sophomore at Rhode Island (2019)
Named captain for the 2019 season.
Played in 15 games, making 11 starts on defense.
Helped the Rams to a 1.10 GAA.
As a freshman at Rhode Island (2018)
Started 17 of 18 games during her rookie season.
Scored her first-career goal against St. Bonaventure (10/11).
Prior To College
Attended Pembroke High School in Pembroke, Mass.
Captained her soccer and hockey teams.
Named All-Scholastic (2017).
Named League MVP.
Named All-Star (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017).
Earned All-State 2017.
Named Team MVP (2015, 2016, 2017).
Earned Team Most Offensive Player (2015, 2016, 2017) and Team Most Defensive Player (2014).
Was the league’s top scorer (2017).
Named All-Scholastic.
Member of the White Ribbon Club and Key Club.
Was a member of the hockey team that went undefeated to the semifinals in 2017.
Member of the FC Boston (2012-2018).
First Eastern Massachusetts All-Star (2015, 2016, 2017).
Personal
Born October 4, 1999.
Daughter of Andrea and Peter Schafer.
Has…
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