Stephen Hart released his 18-man roster today for Canada's World Cup qualifying matches against St. Lucia (Oct. 7) and Puerto Rico (Oct. 11).
Newcomers include TFC Academy grad Ashtone Morgan, as well as teenage central midfielder Joseph Di Chiara, who plays in the Russian Premier League.
Returning to the national team after a long absence is Kenny Stamatopoulos, who fills in for an injured Milan Borjan. Nik Ledgerwood also returns to the side after missing the first two qualiying matches.
Full roster after the jump.[PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]
1- GK- Lars Hirschfeld | NOR / Vålerenga Fotball
2- FB- Nik Ledgerwood | GER / SV Wehen Wiesbaden
3- FB- Ashtone Morgan | CAN / Toronto FC
4- CB- Kevin McKenna | GER / FC Köln
5- CB- Adam Straith | GER / FC Energie Cottbus
6- M- Julian de Guzman | CAN / Toronto FC
7- F- Iain Hume | ENG / Preston North End FC
8- M- Will Johnson | USA / Real Salt Lake
9- F- Tosaint Ricketts | ROM / FC Politehnica Timişoara
10- F- Simeon Jackson | ENG / Norwich City FC
11- M- Josh Simpson | TUR / Manisaspor
12- M- Joseph Di Chiara | RUS / FC Krylia Sovetov Samara
13- FB- Ante Jazić | USA / Chivas USA
14- F- Dwayne De Rosario | USA / DC United
15- CB- David Edgar | ENG / Burnley FC
16- F- Olivier Occean | GER / SpVgg Greuther Fürth
17- M- Terry Dunfield | CAN / Toronto FC
22- GK- Kenny Stamatopoulos | SWE / AIK
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