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News
/ 71 days agoWhich lower-league club would you buy to be the next Wrexham?
Wrexham has made a rapid ascension up the soccer pyramid, and global popularity, after Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the club. At the time, the two North American actors spent $2.5 million to acquire the Welsh team. Back in 2021, at the time of the purchase, Wrexham was in the fifth tier of the […]
TV
/ 87 days agoDAZN announces 7-year global deal with National League
DAZN has officially announced a seven-year global broadcasting partnership with the English Football League’s (EFL) National League. The division is the fifth-highest league in the English soccer pyramid. It is also the highest division in EFL's setup that features semi-professional clubs. Soccer fans will soon be able to watch every National League match each season […]
England
/ 248 days agoRochdale faces liquidation as US investors interested in club
Historic English soccer club Rochdale is currently in the midst of a serious financial situation with liquidation threatening. Simon Gauge, the chairman of Rochdale, recently revealed that the team has to raise significant funds in the coming weeks to avoid falling into administration. Gauge admitted that the club needs about $2.5 million by the end […]
English Football
/ 354 days agoEnglish club to create full-time position using Football Manager
An English soccer team has joined forces with Football Manager and Xbox to create a unique new job opportunity. Bromley FC has organized a new campaign called The Everyday Tactician. The plan is to find a Football Manager guru to be hired alongside Andy Woodman's coaching staff. Football Manager is a popular soccer management simulation […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 499 days agoWrexham learns League Two schedule
Wrexham makes its return to League Two, and it opens the schedule against MK Dons. That is one of several stiff tests Wrexham faces in its return to the English Football League, with opposition coming from League One or the Championship in recent seasons. Of course, it also features games against Notts County, which delivered […]
English Football
/ 539 days agoNotts County promoted to League Two after dramatic win
Notts County beat Chesterfield in a penalty shootout on Saturday to get promoted and earn a place in League Two. The Magpies will join Wrexham in the four-tiered English soccer league next season. Wrexham previously grabbed automatic promotion from the National League after clinching the title at the end of April. Chesterfield and Notts County […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 553 days agoWrexham faces several challenges in its return to League Two
Wrexham earned promotion back to League Two in a historically fruitful season in the National League. Deservedly so, the club, fans and Hollywood owners celebrated in joyous scenes after defeating Boreham Wood. It ends a 15-year exile outside the Football League. That jump from the fifth tier to the fourth tier is one of the […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 559 days agoRochdale relegated from Football League after 102-year stay
Rochdale’s 102-year stay in the Football League finally came to an end this weekend as they lost 1-0 to Stockport County. The club have endured a disastrous season, having lost 26 of their 44 league games. They needed to win to keep their hopes alive of staying up in League Two but their torrid season […]
English Football
/ 560 days agoWrexham secure Football League promotion via Mullin brace
Wrexham can finally celebrate promotion from the National League. Paul Mullin scored a delightful brace as the Red Dragons beat Boreham Wood 3-1. The result confirmed the club had won the National League title and had been automatically promoted to League 2. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were both in attendance to see Wrexham win […]
National League
/ 562 days ago29-year-old Arsenal fan buys Yeovil Town for £1
Purchasing a professional soccer club typically involves millions, if not billions, of dollars. This is clearly evident in recent years. American businessman Todd Boehly was part of Chelsea's $5.2 billion takeover last year. Manchester United's Glazer family is also hoping to rake in a similar fee when/if they sell the team. However, one man in […]
National League
/ 562 days agoWatch Wrexham-Boreham Wood in pro/rel thriller at Racecourse
Automatic promotion back into the Football League beckons as Wrexham hosts Boreham Wood on Saturday at the Racecourse Ground. A win over Boreham Wood, and the National League title will be Wrexham's, including automatic promotion to League Two. Don't miss a single minute of the game by finding out how you can watch Wrexham and […]
Chelsea
/ 562 days agoChelsea to play Wrexham in 2023 summer friendly
Chelsea has officially announced a summer friendly against Welsh side Wrexham, and tickets are now available. The matchup is on Wednesday, July 19, just before Chelsea plays in a trio of friendlies against fellow Premier League teams. Kenan Stadium, the home of the University of North Carolina football team, is hosting the soccer game. Musings […]
National League
/ 563 days agoWrexham fans welcome Always Sunny In Philadelphia cast
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney invited some special guests to the club's match with Yeovil Town on Tuesday, as members of the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast ventured to the match. Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton and Kaitlin Olson were all seen watching the match inside the owner's box at the Racecourse Ground. Megan Ganz, one […]
National League
/ 564 days agoBen Foster talks Wrexham's US fan base & Ryan Reynolds
Relatively new Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster spoke with CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy show on Tuesday about a wide range of topics, including Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Despite being in the fifth-tier of English Football League's pyramid, Wrexham is a compelling club here Stateside. The Welsh side has gained a huge […]
Business of Soccer
/ 567 days agoRyan Reynolds plans to cash in on Wrexham success
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds is reportedly trademarking the club's name, as well as a catchphrase. Such has been the rapid rise of the club's notoriety, the actor has filed paperwork to trademark 'Wrexham FC' and 'Wrexham FC 1864.' These will be officially registered inside both the United States and United Kingdom. Along with the team […]