Canada announces roster for Costa Rica friendly

Canadian head coach Dale Mitchell announced his roster today for the international friendly match against Costa Rica taking place on 12 September at BMO field (19:00). The team will be gathering in Toronto this week for training sessions in lead up to the match.



“It has been some time since the men’s national team has played in Toronto and I believe our players are looking forward to the strong support,” said head coach Dale Mitchell. “We have selected a roster that is capable of continuing the positive play that the team has shown throughout the summer.”



Canada last faced Costa Rica during the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. They defeated the 52nd ranked Costa Ricans 2:1 in the opening match of the group stage.



This match will be the first for the Canadian senior men’s team in Toronto since 2000. It will also be Dale Mitchell’s first time coaching his team on Canadian soil. On 22 August Canada drew with Iceland 1:1 in Mitchell’s debut as head coach.



Single tickets for the match range from $15-$100 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.ca. For special ticket offers for groups of 15 or more please call the Ticketmaster Sportsline at (416)872-5000.



Team Canada Roster:

#tPlayert Position

1tHirschfeld, Larst GK

2tImhof, Danielt D/M

3tJazic, Antet D

4 Serioux, Adriant D/M

5tHainault, Andret D

6tDe Guzman, Juliant M

7tStalteri, Pault D/M

8tBernier, Patricet M

9tRadzinski, Tomaszt M/F

10tFriend, Robt F

11tBrennan, Jimt D/M

12tNakajima-Farran, Issey M

13tHutchinson, Atibat D/M

14tDe Rosario, Dwayne M/F

15tOccean, Oliviert F

16tGerba, Alit F

17tHume, Iaint M/F

18tPozniak, Christ D/M

19tHarmse, Kevint Mt

22tStamatopoulos, Kenny GK



Vince Ursini – Head of Delegation

Dale Mitchell – Head Coach

Stephen Hart – Assistant Coach

Nick Dasovic – Assistant Coach

Paul Dolan – Goalkeeping Coach

Vic Mendes – Video Coach

Morgan Quarry -Manager

Mike Moretto – Equipment Manager

Ted Tilbury – Physiotherapist

Garret Kusch – Massage Therapist