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University of Rhode Island

2024 Men's Soccer Roster

Michaela Benford
Michaela Benford
Connor Caldon
Michaela Benford

11 Patrick Gryczewski

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Plainville, Conn.
  • Position Midfielder
  • High School Plainville (Hartford)
  • Ht./Wt. 6-0 / 157
  • Previous Club Ajax CT

Biography

2024 (Senior)
  • Appeared in nine matches, all starts 
  • Played 468 total minutes
  • Had the lone goal of the match in a 1-0 win at Providence (9/9)
  • Scored the lone goal in the team's 1-0 win over Quinnipiac (8/26)
  • Had an assist in a 2-0 win over St. John's in the season opener (8/22)
2023 (Junior)
  • Appeared in 11 matches, making seven starts and playing 544 total minutes
  • Had two shots, including one on net, at Saint Louis (9/30)
  • Made his first start of the season and played 75 minutes against La Salle (9/23)
  • Had one shot on goal at Bryant (9/19)
  • Had two shots on goal against Holy Cross (9/12)
2022 (Sophomore)
  • Assisted on the game-winning goal at #8 Hofstra.
  • Scored Rhody's lone goal of the game in a 1-1 draw at Providence.
  • Netted the game-winner against UConn.
  • Assisted on the game-winner against UAlbany.
  • Scored the game-winning goal with just 10 seconds left to play in a thrilling 3-2 win over Saint Louis.
Before URI
  • Spent his freshman season at the University of Hartford.
  • Appeared in all 17 games for the Hawks and made 16 starts.
  • Finished the season with two goals and two assists, en route to earning America East All-Rookie Team honors.
  • Was a member of the soccer team at Plainville High School.
  • Captained his team as a senior.
  • Was an All-State First Team selection, as well as a Connecticut All-American in 2020.
  • Also played club soccer for Ajax Connecticut.
Personal
  • Born March 25, 2003.
  • Son of Greg and Anita.
  • Has two sisters, Victoria and Michelle.
  • Enjoys soccer and cars.
  • Favorite athlete is Lionel Messi.
  • Favorite team is Barcelona.
  • Chose to attend URI over UConn, UNH, Vermont and Quinnipiac.
  • Selected Rhode Island because of the prestigious soccer program, the coaches, and academics to help him develop and succeed in life.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 11

    2022Sophomore

    Forward/Midfielder
    6'1" 170 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2023Junior

    Midfielder
    6'0" 157 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2024Senior

    Midfielder
    6'0" 157 lbs
    11