2026 Field Hockey Roster

37 Merle Vaandrager

  • Position Goalkeeper
  • Height 5-11
  • Class Junior
  • Highschool Barlaeus Gymnasium
  • Hometown Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Biography

Before UAlbany

  • University of Vermont
    • Played two seasons
    • 2025 America East Goalkeeper of the Year, First Team All-Conference
    • 2024 AE All-Rookie Team
    • 2x AE All-Tournament Team
    • 5x America East Defensive Player of the Week
    • 2024 America East Champion Team
  • Barlaeus Gymnasium (high school)
  • Pinoké
    • Played 12 years for multiple different coaches
 

Personal

  • Merle Vaandrager is the daughter of Olivier Vaandrager and Robine ter Meulen
  • Has one older brother, Tijn, and one younger brother, Joppe
  • Calls Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands home
  • Intends to major in business
 

Why did you choose UAlbany?

The team was very welcoming. The whole atmosphere felt like a good fit.
 

Sykes on Vaandrager 

Merle is a very athletic and clever goalkeeper having already proven herself in the America East conference and nationally. She has been one of the top Division I goalies we have played against the last few years and we are so glad she is now a Great Dane!

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