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Men's Soccer Adds a Pair of International Student-Athletes to Incoming Class

Nick Joshi and Thomas Lindroos complete the incoming class for the 2009 season.

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March 30, 2009 

KINGSTON, R.I. - University of Rhode Island men's soccer head coach John O'Connor has announced that two additional student-athletes have signed NCAA National Letters of Intent to join the Rams' program in the fall of 2009. Nick Joshi (Western Perth, Australia) and Thomas Lindroos (Espoo, Finland) will join the previous three signees who were announced back in February.


"Having Nick and Thomas on board is the icing on the cake for our incoming class this fall," O'Connor said. "They both bring an extensive background and experience from environments where soccer is such an important part of the fabric of their culture. Like any of the international student-athletes who have been Rams - past, present or future - they will not only help enhance the culture of the team but contribute to the future success of the program."



NICK JOSHI

    

  • 6'1", 160 lbs.
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  • Midfield/Forward
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  • Western Perth, Australia
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  • Chisholm Catholic College
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"Nick came into the picture late in the recruiting process but we are happy things have worked out so he could join the Rhody soccer family. He has an excellent soccer pedigree and brings a lot to the table including time in the National Team pool in his native Australia. Nick is technical, athletic and versatile. I know he will adjust to whatever role he is given. We expect him to be a great asset to the program now and in the future".


Prior to URI: A versatile player who primarily plays on the left side of midfield and as a striker but has also played left back... Graduate from Chisholm Catholic College... Played club soccer for Cockburn City in the Western Perth Amateur League... Involved in the "Joey's" U17 Australian National Team pool... Was a member of the Regional squad for Western Australia at the youth level... Helped lead his former club, Inglewood United, to the U18 league titles in 2006 and 2007... Was selected into the Perth Glory Youth League squad in 2007.



THOMAS LINDROOS

    

  • 6'0", 175 lbs.
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  • Forward
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  • Espoo, Finland
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  • Gymnasiet Grankulla Samskola
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"Thomas comes to Rhode Island from the same amateur league as Erkko Puranen so we know he will be well-prepared. We feel as though he has the ability to fill the key role of target forward left by the graduation of Kedan Crosby. He knows what to expect as his brother also played college soccer here in the U.S. With that said, having a fellow countryman already at URI should help make for a smooth transition both in the classroom and on the field".


Prior to URI: Played club soccer for FC Espoo in the Finnish amateur men's league... Helped lead FC Espoo to the 2008 Finland Regions Cup championship title... Team also qualified for the UEFA Regions Cup - the European Championship for amateur teams... Recorded nine goals and three assists in 16 games in 2008, missing 10 games due to National military service obligations... Led the team in scoring in 2007, tallying 10 goals and five assists in 20 games... Spent two seasons with FC Honka - one of the top junior clubs in Finland - where he amassed 15 goals and 7 assists and led the team to a silver-medal finish in the U19 Finnish Championship league... Has an older brother, Tony, who was a member of the West Virginia men's soccer team.