Robert Douglas "Rob" Friend (born 23 January 1981) is a Canadian former professional and international soccer player.Friend was born 23 January 1981 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada. Growing up in Kelowna, British Columbia, he was the first Kelowna-based player to make the British Columbia Provincial team, a collection of top youth players, and was named captain for the 1997 team. Friend was exposed to senior level play early, appearing for Okanagan Challenge of the Premier Development Soccer League as well as appearing in an exhibition for the Vancouver 86ers of the A-League. Wikipedia