This week’s opponent
Saturday, May 6
- TSS Rovers Women (0-1-0) v Highlanders FC Women (0-1-0) @ Swangard at 1:30pm
- TSS Rovers Men (0-0-1) v Highlanders FC Men (0-0-1) @ Swangard at 4:00pm
TSS Rovers has a long rivalry with Victoria Highlanders dating back to our inaugural season in the PDL and later USL2. Rovers and Highlanders were the last two combatants for the Juan de Fuca Plate in the USL. In 2017, Highlanders bested us for that trophy, but we came back and won it in 2018 and 2019. Technically, the oldest team in League 1 BC, the Highlanders began play in 2009 and have had many notable men’s players come through their side, including former Whitecaps Brett Levis, Caleb Clark, and current Pacific FC captain Josh Heard.
Highlanders have fielded women’s teams on and off for many years starting in 2001, including participation in the USL W League in 2011 and 2012. At the time, the USL W League was the highest level of women’s professional soccer in North America.
This season the Highlanders will see both of their squads anchored around players from the University of Northern BC and the University of Victoria varsity teams.
Highlander legend, Callum Montgomery, who faced us in 2017 and 2018, continues his pro career, signing with Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League. Since the pandemic, he has played with several USL sides on loan from MLS teams FC Dallas and Minnesota United. Callum also has 2 caps for Canada’s U23 men’s team. We wish him all the best as he continues to chart his pro career.
Last week Highlanders began their season on the road against Whitecaps FC. The Women’s side were downed 2-0 by the league champions, and the men held the Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw, levelling the game in the 88th minute. All four teams will be hungry for a win on Saturday, as both our clubs sit at the bottom of the Juan de Fuca Plate standings.
News shorts
In response to huge levels of interest, the club will be reopening share sales to the community; watch out for more details coming…Our Canadian Championship quarter-final match is on May 10 against Pacific FC in Victoria; get your tickets here. Pacific is donating $5 from every away ticket sold back to our club… Check out Erik Edwardson’s reflections on the Valour match on his YouTube channel…
Canadian Championship Ticket Info
Rovers brass has worked with Pacific FC management to create an away section for all Rovers supporters going to the match. In a wonderful gesture, Pacific FC has also agreed to discount regular tickets from $26 to $21 AND give back $5 per ticket to Rovers Football Club. Every ticket you buy through the link goes to supporting local football and a strong soccer pyramid. Thanks Pacific FC!
TSS Rovers Ticket Link:
https://fevo.me/tssfc
Supporters Are Needed!
Let’s get as many people as possible in the supporter section and truly celebrate the accomplishments of the club and lads. Whatever happens, as a club we are proving what is possible all across Canada. Thank you for caring and being a part of history. Hotels are filling up fast so make sure you check around the Victoria area to book your travel now.
Research our opponent Pacific FC here.
For More Fun
Pledge for Goals – Goals That Give
We are up to FOUR goals on the board! Building a stronger community takes everyone. Why not have a bit of fun and support the Rovers Community Giving Fund with a pledge for every goal the men and women score this year. Pledge, donate, get a tax receipt instantly, have your money doubled and the Fund will make your fun go to work in our community.
Pledge & Donate Now
2023 Prideraiser info coming soon!
Forza Rovers! #WeAreRovers
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