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Saturday, June 8, 2024 Kamloops Rivers FC is excited to declare a milestone event: for the first time, teams from the English Premier League, Fulham U21 Men and Aston Villa U21 Women, will visit Canada. This much-anticipated soccer showcase is scheduled for this summer at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops, BC. The soccer extravaganza will kick off with Fulham’s matches from July 25 to August 3, followed by Aston Villa’s appearances from August 5 to 18.

Ticket prices are set between $15 and $30, making this premier event accessible to all enthusiasts. Details and registration for tickets are available on the Rivers FC website. The series will also feature community engagement activities including youth soccer clinics and coaching seminars, aimed at fostering local talent and soccer passion among the youth.



This significant event underscores Kamloops’ dedication to enhancing its reputation as a key venue for major sporting events, offering exhilarating matches and cultivating future talent in Canadian soccer. “On behalf of the Board and Staff at Rivers Football Club, we are so appreciative of the opportunity to bring Fulham FC and Aston Villa here to Kamloops. This was not possible without the collaborative work done over the previous months with our partners at Rebirth Soccer, KYSA, City of Kamloops, Tourism Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University.

Hosting these globally iconic football clubs is the first step in connecting the City of Kamloops and Rivers FC to.

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