University of Maryland signs Rhode Island captain Amanda Schafer as graduate transfer

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
On Twitter: @amandaschafer7

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 one older sister, Alex, and one older brother, Zachary and they both attend the University of Massachusetts.
• Enjoys surfing, skiing, and hanging out with her friends.
• Graduated with a degree in Communications from Rhode Island.