{ "title": "Miller Announces Finland Roster", "modified_at": "2026-05-05 17:42:13", "published_at": "2003-10-06 11:00:00", "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/miller-announces-finland-roster", "short_url": "http://prez.ly/r3Fd", "culture": "en", "language": "EN", "subtitle": "Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 Canadian Men\u2019s World Cup Team interim Head Coach Colin Miller today announced his 18-player roster for the international friendly against Finland on October 11 in Tampere, Finland. The game will be shown on Rogers Sportsnet on tape delay. The squad includes several players who have\u2026", "slug": "miller-announces-finland-roster", "body": "

The squad includes several players who have not played for Canada in some time. Defender Mark Watson and striker Paul Peschisolido return to the team for the first time since playing against Malta in November 2001. Watson is coming off winning his first A-League championship with the Charleston Battery and will be looking to add to his 68 caps while Peschisolido is in his third season with Sheffield United of the English First Division.

Marc Bircham is another player to join the team after a long period away. Bircham has not played since a friendly against Egypt in April 2001. He was part of the Confederations Cup team but did not play. He is a regular starter with Queen’s Park Rangers in the English Second Division.

Ante Jazic has also been chosen. Jazic was called up to the national team for the friendly against Germany on June 1, 2003 but missed the game due to injury.

Tomasz Radzinksi will be making his first appearance since the international friendly against Scotland in October, 2002. Radzinski missed out on a number of friendlies and the 2003 Gold Cup due to injury.

Pat Onstad and Lars Hirschfeld have been named as the goalkeepers. Onstad is enjoying a career year in San Jose where he has led the Earthquakes to first place in the MLS West Division, establishing a team record for shutouts. Hirschfeld is expected to play in a reserve game for Tottenham on Tuesday after recovering from hamstring problems.

Miller has also named Nick Dasovic as his assistant coach for the game.

Canadian Roster For International Friendly Against Finland

NametPositiontClubtDate of BirthtCapstGoals/Shutouts
\u200bPat OnstadtGKtSan Jose Earthquakes, MLSt1/13/68t37t15
\u200bLars HirschfeldtGKtTottenham Hotspur, English Premiert10/17/78t13t4
\u200bPaul FenwicktDtHibernian, Scottish Premiert8/25/69t31t0
\u200bMark WatsontDtCharleston Battery, A-Leaguet9/8/70t68t3
\u200bTam NsaliwatD/MtJahn Regensburg, German Bundesliga 2t1/28/82t12t0
\u200bRichard HastingstD/MtMV Maastricht, Dutch Second Divisiont5/18/77t33t1
\u200bKevin McKennatD/FtHeart of Midlothian, Scottish Premiert1/21/80t18t6
\u200bChris PozniaktD/MtOrebro, Swedish Premiert1/10/81t9t0
\u200bIain HumetM/FtTranmere Rovers, English Second Divisiont10/20/83t2t0
\u200bAnte JazictD/MtRapid Vienna, Austriant2/27/76t2t0
\u200bJim BrennantMtNorwich City, English First Divisiont5/8/77t33t3
\u200bJason BenttMtPlymouth Argyle, English Second Divisiont3/8/77t30t0
\u200bPaul StalteritMtWerder Bremen, German Bundesligat10/18/77t44t6
\u200bDaniel ImhoftMtSt. Gallen, Swiss First Divisiont11/22/77t18t0
\u200bMarc BirchamtMtQueen’s Park Rangers, English Second Div.t5/11/78t13t1
\u200bPaul PeschisolidotFtSheffield United, English First Divisiont5/25/71t45t9
\u200bTomasz RadzinskitFtEverton, English Premiert12/14/73t16t3
\u200bDwayne de RosariotFtSan Jose Earthquakes, MLSt5/15/78t16t2
\u200bStaff
\u200bAndy SharpetHead of Delegation
\u200bColin MillerttHead Coach
\u200bNick DasovicttAssistant Coach
\u200bKevin MuldoonttEquipment Manager/Goalkeeping Coach
\u200bGreg BayttPhysiotherapist/Massage Therapist
\u200bDave FoleyttPhysiotherapist/Massage Therapist
\u200bMorgan QuarryttDirector of Communications/Men’s World Cup Team Manager
\u200bSanjay GuptattDoctor

For more information please contact:
\u200bMorgan Quarry (613) 237-4580 ext: 230 or media@soccercan.ca
\u200bRichard Ivan (613) 237-4580 ext.: 242 or rivan@soccercan.ca
\u200bVisit our web site at migmultidev-canada-soccer.pantheonsite.io

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\n Paulo Senra\n Chief Communications & Content Officer | Chef des communications et du contenu, Canada Soccer\n \n
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