University of Rhode Island

Game-by-Game Statistics

• 2019 (Freshman)

2019 (Freshman)

• Scored his first career goal - the game winner - in Rhody's victory at Saint Joseph's.
• Assisted on Simon Trcka's goal in URI's 1-0 win at Brown, giving the Rams their first win over the bears in 15 years.

Before URI

• Was a member of the soccer, basketball and track teams at Upper Canada College.
• Played soccer for IMG Academy (2017-19) and spent seven months living in Portugal to play for SC Braga U19.
• Also spent one week on trial at Sheffield United (2019).
• Helped lead his teams to the Florida State Cup semifinals in 2018 and the CISAA Championship in 2016.
• Was an Honor Roll student, as well as a peer tutor.
• Also was active with debate and volunteered at soccer camps.

Personal

• Born June 2, 2000.
• Son of Priti and Nitin Kawale.
• His father, Nitin, plated soccer at the University of Toronto (1979-83).
• Has two older brothers, Neel, who played soccer at Queen’s University (2012-16) and Jai, who played soccer at Bowdoin College (2018-18).
• Enjoys watching basketball, playing golf and learning foreign languages.
• Favorite athletes are Andreas Iniesta and Lionel Messi.
• Favorite teams are FC Barcelona and Toronto FC.
• Chose to attend URI over Santa Clara and Coastal Carolina.
• Selected Rhode Island because of the superb academic environment and soccer program. The coaching staff, facilities and campus location made coming to URI an easy decision.
• Is majoring in Finance.
• Hopes to pursue a career as an entrepreneur.