Wrexham owners' close call of buying team in Ireland or Scotland

Wrexham owners' close call of buying team in Ireland or Scotland

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney initially considered investing in a League of Ireland club or a side in Scotland. Ultimately, the team and atmosphere at Wrexham persuaded them to Wales. The Hollywood star duo has co-owned the Welsh club since 2020, overseeing the club's long-awaited promotion to League Two. Known for their hands-on […]

Wrexham owners' close call of buying team in Ireland or Scotland

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney initially considered investing in a League of Ireland club or a side in Scotland. Ultimately, the team and atmosphere at Wrexham persuaded them to Wales. The Hollywood star duo has co-owned the Welsh club since 2020, overseeing the club's long-awaited promotion to League Two. Known for their hands-on […]

Football League

/ 47 days ago

EFL opens bidding for expanded international rights package

The English Football League (EFL) has opened bidding for its international broadcast rights from 2024-25 through 2028-29. Following the record domestic deal signed with Sky Sports, this presents an opportunity for media companies in the United States. They have the chance to acquire a significant portion of the product's content. Domestic Deal Sets Foundation for […]

Welcome to Wrexham takes crown as best-ever soccer series

When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham FC in 2021, nobody could have quite anticipated the impact the new owners would have on reviving a football club and the town it calls home. The club’s fortunes have ebbed and flowed under the new ownership but its brand has never been stronger thanks in large […]

Wrexham reveals Kop delays as construction company goes bust

Wrexham has officially revealed that their Kop stand at the Racecourse Ground will not be ready as planned. The League Two club saw the 2024/25 season as the inaugural campaign with the new stand. However, delays occurred due to issues with the construction company involved in the remodeling. "The new Kop will not be open […]

Wrexham sign striker after Mullin injury and Armstrong mishap

Wrexham has finally signed a new striker to help the club in Paul Mullin's absence. Mullin, the team's star center forward, suffered a punctured lung in preseason and has not yet played a match so far this season. While Wrexham made other attempts, they have officially signed former Premier League forward Steven Fletcher. Previously a […]

Hollywood drama: Wrexham's record signing deal falls through

Luke Armstrong was seemingly set to become Wrexham's record signing on Friday. The Red Dragons had a bid of around $629,000 accepted by their fellow League Two side for the striker. Harrogate Town even announced the deal via social media as well. However, the transfer didn't pass through the English Football League's ratification process (EFL). […]

United States of Wrexham: Observing the phenomenon in person

Last week, I went on assignment to North Wales to get a first-hand glimpse of what the United States of Wrexham phenomenon is like in person. As fate would have it, the Wrexham match I attended was the stunning 5-5 draw against Swindon Town. That comeback draw was certainly an eyeopener, but it was only […]

Leagues: League Two

/ 101 days ago

Wrexham hero Ben Foster retires after four League Two games

Ben Foster, the goalkeeper who played heroics last season in the Conference League, announced his retirement from professional soccer. This comes after just four appearances in Wrexham's fledgling 2023/24 season. The Red Dragons returned to the English Football League after a historic run at automatic promotion last campaign to League Two. Ben Foster revealed his […]

Leagues: League Two

/ 102 days ago

Wrexham battle Swindon to the finish in Hollywood ending

On location in Wrexham, Wales: Saturday's match between Wrexham AFC and Swindon Town was incredulous. The Red Dragons, down 1-4 at halftime, looked dead and buried, but after an unbelievable series of comebacks in the second half, Phil Parkinson's men came alive to finish the game 5-5 at the death. On a picture perfect day […]

Leagues: League Two

/ 112 days ago

Welcome to Wrexham season 2 trailer released: Video

After a wildly successful first season, the trailer for the highly anticipated Welcome to Wrexham season 2 is now out. Set to a choral version of The Four Seasons' "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," the trailer sets the tone for what looks to be another captivating season of the documentary series. Featuring plenty of […]

Leagues: League Two

/ 117 days ago

Wrexham drop first League Two match in eight-goal thriller

Wrexham suffered a defeat in their first match back in League Two on Saturday. Despite playing in front of their home crowd, as well as co-owner Rob McElhenney and actor Hugh Jackman, the Welsh club dropped their opening match of the League Two season. MK Dons toppled Wrexham 5-3 on the day. The Red Dragons […]