{
    "title": "Canada announces roster for Costa Rica friendly",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-05 17:33:11",
    "published_at": "2007-09-05 11:00:00",
    "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/canada-announces-roster-for-costa-rica-friendly",
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    "culture": "en",
    "language": "EN",
    "subtitle": "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. \u0093It has been some time since the men\u2019\u2026",
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    "body": "<p>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.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b\u0093It has been some time since the men&rsquo;s national team has played in Toronto and I believe our players are looking forward to the strong support,\u0094 said head coach Dale Mitchell. \u0093We have selected a roster that is capable of continuing the positive play that the team has shown throughout the summer.&rdquo;<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bCanada 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.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bThis match will be the first for the Canadian senior men&rsquo;s team in Toronto since 2000. It will also be Dale Mitchell&rsquo;s first time coaching his team on Canadian soil. On 22 August Canada drew with Iceland 1:1 in Mitchell&rsquo;s debut as head coach.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bSingle 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.<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bTeam Canada Roster:<br>\u200b<br>\u200b#tPlayert Position<br>\u200b<br>\u200b1tHirschfeld, Larst GK<br>\u200b<br>\u200b2tImhof, Danielt D/M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b3tJazic, Antet D<br>\u200b<br>\u200b4 Serioux, Adriant D/M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b5tHainault, Andret D<br>\u200b<br>\u200b6tDe Guzman, Juliant M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b7tStalteri, Pault D/M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b8tBernier, Patricet M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b9tRadzinski, Tomaszt M/F<br>\u200b<br>\u200b10tFriend, Robt F<br>\u200b<br>\u200b11tBrennan, Jimt D/M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b12tNakajima-Farran, Issey M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b13tHutchinson, Atibat D/M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b14tDe Rosario, Dwayne M/F<br>\u200b<br>\u200b15tOccean, Oliviert F<br>\u200b<br>\u200b16tGerba, Alit F<br>\u200b<br>\u200b17tHume, Iaint M/F<br>\u200b<br>\u200b18tPozniak, Christ D/M<br>\u200b<br>\u200b19tHarmse, Kevint Mt<br>\u200b<br>\u200b22tStamatopoulos, Kenny GK<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200bVince Ursini &ndash; Head of Delegation<br>\u200b<br>\u200bDale Mitchell &ndash; Head Coach<br>\u200b<br>\u200bStephen Hart &ndash; Assistant Coach<br>\u200b<br>\u200bNick Dasovic &ndash; Assistant Coach<br>\u200b<br>\u200bPaul Dolan &ndash; Goalkeeping Coach<br>\u200b<br>\u200bVic Mendes &ndash; Video Coach<br>\u200b<br>\u200bMorgan Quarry -Manager<br>\u200b<br>\u200bMike Moretto &ndash; Equipment Manager<br>\u200b<br>\u200bTed Tilbury &ndash; Physiotherapist<br>\u200b<br>\u200bGarret Kusch &ndash; Massage Therapist<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b<br>\u200b</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-7ac55418-9f1e-49bb-a663-0b37b6dc7471\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Paulo Senra</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Chief Communications &amp; Content Officer | Chef des communications et du contenu, Canada Soccer</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:psenra@canadasoccer.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"psenra@canadasoccer.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>psenra@canadasoccer.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:(416)&nbsp;882-7919\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"(416)&nbsp;882-7919\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>(416)&nbsp;882-7919</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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