{ "title": "Osieck Releases Roster For Malta", "modified_at": "2026-05-05 17:45:42", "published_at": "2001-11-02 10:00:00", "url": "https://news.canadasoccer.com/osieck-releases-roster-for-malta", "short_url": "http://prez.ly/54Fd", "culture": "en", "language": "EN", "subtitle": "Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 Canadian Men\u2019s World Cup Team head coach Holger Osieck today announced his 16-man roster for Canada\u2019s full international friendly against Malta on November 14. The game, which will be played at the Hibernian Ground in Paola, will kick-off at 2:45 p.m. local time and will not be bro\u2026", "slug": "osieck-releases-roster-for-malta", "body": "

Ottawa, Ontario \u0096 Canadian Men’s World Cup Team head coach Holger Osieck today announced his 16-man roster for Canada’s full international friendly against Malta on November 14. The game, which will be played at the Hibernian Ground in Paola, will kick-off at 2:45 p.m. local time and will not be broadcast.
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\u200bThe squad includes goalkeepers Lars Hirschfeld and Kenny Stamatopoulos. Hirschfeld, 23, rejoins the World Cup team for the first time since backing up Pat Onstad in a World Cup Qualifyer in Panama on July 22, 2000. He earned his first and only cap on January 11 against Bermuda when he replaced Craig Forrest at halftime. Stamatopoulos, 22, is the starting goalkeeper for Greek side Kalamata FC. He represented Canada at the 2001 Francophone Games, appearing in two games and allowing three goals.
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\u200bThe team also includes Tomasz Radzinski, who recently earned the highest transfer fee for a Canadian player when he signed with Everton from Anderlecht on July 17, 2001 for 4.5 million pounds. Radzinski, who was capped 13 times between 1995 and 1997, has not played for Canada since a September 7, 1997 World Cup Qualifyer against Jamaica in Kingston, Jamaica.
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\u200bMartin Nash also returns to the World Cup team for the first time since an October 9, 2000 World Cup Qualifyer against Panama. Nash recently won his second consecutive A-League championship with the Rochester Raging Rhinos.
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\u200bThe majority of the team will assemble in London, England November 11 and arrive in Malta later that day. The team will have two days of training together before playing on the 14th. The players will return to their respective clubs on November 15th.
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\u200bNametPositiontClubtDate of BirthtCaps
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\u200bLars HirschfeldtGKtCalgary Storm, PDL and A-Leaguet10/17/78tt1
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\u200bKenny StamatopoulostGKtKalamata FC, Greek Second Divisiont8/28/79tt0
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\u200bPaul Fenwick DtHibernian, Scottish Premiert8/25/69tt23
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\u200bMark Watson DtDC United, MLSt9/8/70tt67
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\u200bCarl Fletcher DtRochester Raging Rhinos, A-Leaguet12/26/71tt31
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\u200bKevin McKenna D/MtHeart of Midlothian, Scottish Premiert1/21/80tt6
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\u200bRichard Hastings D/MtRoss County, Scottish First Divisiont5/18/77tt19
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\u200bJason Bent MtPlymouth Argyle, English Third Divisiont3/8/77tt25
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\u200bNick DasovictMtSt. Johnstone, Scottish Premiert12/5/68tt52
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\u200bJim BrennantMtNottingham Forest, English First Divisiont5/8/77tt25
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\u200bMartin NashtMtRochester Raging Rhinost12/27/75tt21
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\u200bDavide XausatM/FtLivingston, Scottish Premiert3/10/76tt25
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\u200bPaul StalteritM/FtWerder Bremen, Bundesligat10/18/77tt31
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\u200bPaul Peschisolido FtSheffield United, English First Divisiont5/25/71tt44
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\u200bTomasz Radzinski FtEverton, English Premier Leaguet12/14/73tt13
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\u200bCarlo CorazzintFtOldham Athletic, English Second Divisiont12/25/71tt53
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\u200bStaff
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\u200bJim Flemingt Head of Delegation
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\u200bHolger OsieckttHead coach
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\u200bBruce TwamleyttAssistant coach
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\u200bKevin MuldoonttEquipment Manager/Goalkeeping Coach
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\u200bDr. Sanjay GuptatTeam Doctor
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\u200bDave FoleyttPhysiotherapist
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\u200bGunter Hans BrunstMassage Therapist
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\u200bMorgan QuarryttDirector of Communications/World Cup Team Manager
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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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