With the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games rapidly approaching, get to know the athletes named to the U.S. Olympic Women's Field Hockey Team.
About Meredith
Jersey Number: 2
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Fleetwood, Pa.
Began Playing: 2006
Joined USWNT: 2022
High School: Emmaus High School
Club Team: Firestyx, WC Eagles
College: University of North Carolina
Major: Biology
Best Words of Advice
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
World Championship Experience
- Silver - 2024 FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier (Ranchi, India)
- Silver - 2023 Pan American Games (Santiago, Chile)
- 9th - 2023-24 FIH Pro League (worldwide)
- 9th - 2022-23 FIH Pro League (worldwide)
- 9th - 2021-22 FIH Pro League (worldwide)
Personal Accolades
- 2023-24 FIH Pro League (worldwide) - Player of the Match against Great Britain
- 2022-23 FIH Pro League (worldwide), Player of the Match against New Zealand
Most memorable field hockey moment
Qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Ranchi, India in the game against Japan
Hidden Talent
Can bust a move
Fun Fact
Is left handed
Favorite Vacation Spot
Walt Disney World
Favorite Past Times
Spending time outdoors
Favorite Pump-Up Song
Lose Yourself - Eminem
Dream Job
Physician’s Assistant
Parents
Marc and Jane Sholder
Sibling(s)
Has a sister, Emily
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