OTTAWA -- Former player and longtime coach Robert Gale was named head coach of the Canadian mens under-20 team on Monday. "Rob brings a wealth of coaching experience, having worked both in Canada and overseas in player development," Canada Soccer technical director Tony Fonseca said in a release. "These past endeavours along with his commitment, enthusiasm and passion for the game make him ideal for this position. "His coaching credentials are of the highest order and his ability can been seen in the players as well as the coaches he has mentored." Gale, who previously served as technical director of Manitoba Soccer, joined Fulham FC as a teenager before turning professional with Wycombe Wanderers FC. He ended his pro playing career in 1998 and started to focus on coaching. Gale went on to coach Canadas under-16 and under-18 teams. As an assistant, he helped guide the national U17 team to a silver medal at the 2011 CONCACAF U17 Championship. 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He didnt allow a hit until Yonder Alonso singled to right with one out in the fifth. Until then, the only baserunner was leadoff batter Everth Cabrera, who reached in the first when Arroyo couldnt handle a chopper for an error. Arroyo then proceeded to get 13 straight outs, including when Seth Smith grounded into an inning-ending double play in the first. "They ran a lot of lefties at me as usual and I got the chance to take advantage of their aggressiveness in the outer half," Arroyo said. "They hit a lot of ground balls to second base. I had a little more zip tonight. I felt a little bit better. It makes a difference for me when I can get the ball up there 88, 89. Once in a while, makee them respect some of my other stuff a bit more.dddddddddddd" Padres starter Andrew Cashner had a bad third inning. He loaded the bases on a single and two walks, and then allowed Hills two-run single to left with two outs. "It was nice to have a smooth one from front to back," Arroyo said. 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