Personal information | |||
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Full name | Andrew Kempe | ||
Date of birth | 26 August 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Warwick, Bermuda | ||
Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Galway United | ||
Number | 32 | ||
Youth career | |||
Brooks School | |||
2017–2018 | GPS Massachusetts | ||
2018–1019 | Seacoast United | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2020 | Rhode Island Rams | 6 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Dickinson College | 27 | (0) |
2023–2025 | Temple Owls | 13 | (0) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2024 | Real Central NJ (loan) | ||
2025– | Galway United | 0 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2023- | Bermuda U23 | 2 | (0) |
2024- | Bermuda | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:34, 25 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:34, 25 May 2025 (UTC) |
Andrew Kempe (born 26 August 2000) is a Bermudian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United and the Bermuda national team.
Kempe was born in Warwick Parish, Bermuda and played college football with the Rhode Island Rams, [1] Dickinson College [2] and Temple Owls. [3] In 2024 Kempe played for USL League Two side Real Central New Jersey on loan. In 2025 Kempe joined Irish side Galway United.
Kempe has been called up many times and so far has 1 cap with the Bermuda national team.
Kempe was born in Warwick Parish. His favourite team growing up was Manchester United. He attended and played for the soccer team of Brooks School, Massachusetts. He also spent time in the youth setups at GPS Massachusetts and Seacoast United. [1] [3]
Kempe began his college career in 2019 at the University of Rhode Island where he studied in the business program and played for their soccer team, the Rhode Island Rams. [1]
In 2021, Kempe moved to Dickinson College, Pennsylvania where he studied International Business and Management, during which time he played for the school's soccer team, nicknamed 'The Red Devils'. [2]
In 2023 Kempe moved to Temple University, Pennsylvania where he played for the university's soccer team the Temple Owls. [3]
Like many players in American collegiate soccer Kempe went out on loan during the summer break in 2024, signing for USL League Two side Real Central New Jersey on a short-term loan. [4]
In January 2025 Kempe travelled to Galway, Ireland to train with and go on trial for League of Ireland Premier Division side Galway United. [5] Kempe after impressing on trial was signed on March 7 [6] [7]
Kempe was called up to and played for the Bermuda Under-23's squad for the 2023 Island Games [8]
Kempe was first called up to the Bermuda senior team in 2023 for the CONCACAF Nations League where he was an unused substitute against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and French Guiana. He made his full debut for his country coming on at halftime against Guinea in the 2024 FIFA Series.
He is the son of Alison and Nick Kempe and has a younger sister named Morgan and a younger brother named Charlie. [1]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Bermuda | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
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