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MEDIA ADVISORY: Major Highlanders FC announcement

May 29: Major Highlanders Announcement

 

...as they announce a truly historic event. A press conference will be held Thursday, May 29th, at 10:00 AM at the Delta Hotel to unveil all details to the community of Victoria.

 

What could it be? Are they joining the MLS?

And what's up with the Whitecaps info-bit on Google? It's says "Vancouver Whitecaps FC was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Vancouver, British Columbia."

Maybe a TV deal? Nice to see them on Shaw TV like the Royals?...  From what  I see the MLS is to big for Victoria... 

What could it be? Are they joining the MLS?

 

And what's up with the Whitecaps info-bit on Google? It's says "Vancouver Whitecaps FC was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Vancouver, British Columbia."

Maybe a TV deal? Nice to see them on Shaw TV like the Royals?...  From what  I see the MLS is to big for Victoria... 

Wayyyy to big for Victoria.

New scoreboard? Other enhancements to RAP?

We are a long way from the MLS.

Here is I think a current picture of how it works.  Highlander's are PDL.  Pro Development League.

There has been talk in the past about us moving to USL/pro.  But I think we need more fans for that.

Nope, not a move nor a TV deal nor upgrades to RAP (although any of those would be exciting). I'd say more but I'm probably on thin ice for denying the above rumours.

Nope, not a move nor a TV deal nor upgrades to RAP (although any of those would be exciting). I'd say more but I'm probably on thin ice for denying the above rumours.

Ha ha, that's cool.   I almost forgot you'd be the go-to guy to ask about Highlanders stuff.

Scooped by the visitors: 

Rangers announce pre-season plans

Rangers will prepare for next season's Scottish Championship campaign with a visit to Northern Scotland and a 12-day trip to America and Canada.

 

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Edited by tedward, 29 May 2014 - 08:09 AM.

The Glasgow Rangers F.C. in Victoria? YES.

The Premier Development League’s Victoria Highlanders FC and Scottish Championship League’s Glasgow Rangers FC officially announced an international exhibition match to take place this summer. With the generous support of presenting sponsor Coast Capital Savings, the international friendly will see the 2008 UEFA Cup runners-up arriving in Victoria, July 21 to take on the 2013 PDL Western Conference Champions, 6pm at Centennial Stadium. It will be the first ever trip to Victoria for the Rangers, who will visit just three other cities on their North American tour.

Tickets for the match are on sale NOW by calling (250) 220.7777. They will also be available for purchase online at www.selectyourtickets.com. There are several options available for fans, including a Rangers Mix & Mingle package that will allow fans to meet the Rangers team and staff, including legendary player and current manager Ally McCoist.

Live streaming of the match online will be announced at a later date, while additional information regarding the event can be found by visitingwww.highlandersfc.ca/glasgowrangers

Highlanders announce Rangers Meet & Greet package details

July 20: Coast Capital Savings Rangers Meet & Greet, presented by Budweiser (Sticky Wicket, Strathcona Hotel)

By: James Nielsen, Highlanders FC Communications

VICTORIA – Victoria Highlanders FC are excited to announce details for the Coast Capital Savings Rangers Meet & Greet, presented by Budweiser, to take place July 20 at the Strathcona Hotel’s Sticky Wicket. The intimate event will allow fans to meet both Highlanders and Rangers players, coaches and staff, get autographs and photos with their soccer icons.

TICKETS

“We’re beyond thrilled to offer this unique experience to Victoria’s soccer community,” said Highlanders general manager Mark deFrias. “Rangers feature some of the world’s most talented players and one of the most respected managers in soccer today. Like our July 21 friendly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with soccer’s current and future stars.”

Tickets are available immediately, with an early bird rate of $60.00 for the first 50 tickets at www.selectyourtickets.ca or by calling 250-590-8432. For more information on the Coast Capital Rangers Meet & Greet, presented by Budweiser, please visit www.highlandersfc.ca.

Event: Coast Capital Savings Rangers Meet & Greet presented by Budweiser

Date & Time: July 20, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Location & Host: Sticky Wicket, Strathcona Hotel

Cost: $60 (First 50 tickets), $85 (remaining 25 tickets) +gst, service fees

More Information: www.highlandersfc.ca, www.selectyourtickets.ca

"Coast Capital Savings Rangers Meet & Greet presented by Budweiser"

Who are the "Coast Capital Savings Rangers" and why are they meeting and greeting "presented by Budweiser" (whoever that is)?

Follow the money baby!  Budweiser (Labatt) is spending some money here, they have lost lots of ground to Molson over the last three or four years.

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Follow the money baby!  Budweiser (Labatt) is spending some money here, they have lost lots of ground to Molson over the last three or four years.

Really? I thought it was Molson who was in trouble.

Really? I thought it was Molson who was in trouble.

I just mean in the local sales at pubs/restaurants.  Molson has a fantastic set of reps everyone likes, Labatt had until recently, a series of failures.

I just mean in the local sales at pubs/restaurants.  Molson has a fantastic set of reps everyone likes, Labatt had until recently, a series of failures.

Oh OK.

Did Budweiser even exist in Canada more than a few years ago?

Oh OK.

 

Did Budweiser even exist in Canada more than a few years ago?

Long as I can remember, it's brewed here in Canada, under license.  Budweiser is the #1 bottled beer in many categories (like almost all nightclub sales, and many pub sales).

Funny, I don't really remember it from 10 years ago. It certainly seems to be more prominent now, but maybe I'm out to lunch.

Funny, I don't really remember it from 10 years ago. It certainly seems to be more prominent now, but maybe I'm out to lunch.

It's an odd product in that it sells very well in bottles almost everywhere ("cool" to have on your table?) but not well at all on tap, except in places like Sticky Wicket, where bewildered tourists spot a familiar tap handle among all the local beers they don't know.