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National League
/ 968 days agoRyan Reynolds: ‘Promotion and relegation is like nothing else'
Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds were in the stands to watch their team play Notts County on Monday. The game had anticipation as the biggest National League fixture of all time. After all, the two clubs entered the match both on 100 points, far exceeding any other team in the fifth-tiered division. As […]

Wrexham
/ 1031 days agoThe Wrexham AFC story: America's new fascination
Wrexham AFC, a Welsh club in the fifth tier of the English league system, has vaulted into the consciousness of the soccer world over the past two years. To help tell their story, we spoke with soccer commentator (and lifelong Wrexham supporter) Bryn Law to learn more about the Wrexham AFC story. After being purchased […]

ESPN
/ 1041 days agoWrexham to appear on ESPN SportsCenter and NFL Countdown
Wrexham fever is spreading across the United States in anticipation of Sunday's FA Cup game against Sheffield United. So much so that Wrexham will be on ESPN SportsCenter. There's no doubt that American soccer fans find Wrexham compelling, but ESPN plans to amp up the excitement Sunday with wall-to-wall coverage. Beginning Sunday at 9AM, ESPN's […]

ESPN
/ 1043 days agoESPN's Wrexham FA Cup game to feature star talent
ESPN is pulling out all the stops for this weekend's Wrexham FA Cup game. The Red Dragons host Sheffield United of the Championship in the FA Cup Fourth Round at the Racecourse Ground this Sunday at 11:30 AM ET. The game airs live on ESPN+. The rising Welsh club has had its share of memorable […]

Wrexham
/ 1056 days agoWhy Americans find Welcome to Wrexham so compelling
Both within soccer circles and amongst the general public, there's no doubt that Americans love Welcome to Wrexham. The FX docuseries following the exploits of Welsh non-league side Wrexham AFC debuted in late summer 2022 to rave reviews. And it has churned up an American fanbase for a down-on-its-luck club battling in the fifth tier […]

ESPN+
/ 1064 days agoWrexham popularity boosts ESPN viewership in USA
The growing popularity of Wrexham AFC in the United States is boosting ESPN's viewing numbers for the FA Cup. The fifth-tier Welsh side has risen to global relevance thanks to the 2020 takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and the "Welcome to Wrexham" FX TV series following the club. Viewership for the […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 1082 days agoWrexham to play MLS teams in summer 2023 tour
Wrexham A.F.C. co-owner Rob McElhenney recently proclaimed that he wanted the club to become 'America's team.' As a guest on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast, the actor said that there's a big opportunity for the Welsh club Stateside. “One of my intentions is to make Wrexham ‘America’s team.’ I don’t know why we couldn’t […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 1083 days agoWrexham to play MLS teams in summer 2023 tour
Wrexham A.F.C. co-owner Rob McElhenney recently proclaimed that he wanted the club to become 'America's team.' As a guest on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast, the actor said that there's a big opportunity for the Welsh club Stateside. “One of my intentions is to make Wrexham ‘America’s team.’ I don’t know why we couldn’t […]

United States
/ 1086 days agoWrexham aim to be America’s soccer team, says McElhenney
Wrexham A.F.C. co-owner Rob McElhenney recently went on a podcast to talk about all things soccer. Matthew Belloni, host of a popular podcast called The Town with Matthew Belloni, spoke with the actor for around 30 minutes. Among the topics they discussed, McElhenney claimed he wants the Welsh club to become 'America's team.' "One of […]

Wrexham
/ 1091 days agoWrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney meet The King
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla met with Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney during a visit to Wrexham. The King made the journey to the team's stadium during celebrations of Wrexham's new city status. Wrexham, the fourth-biggest city in Wales, became the eighth place in the United Kingdom to receive city status this […]

tv coverage
/ 1093 days agoYou can stream Wrexham games now thanks to Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham A.F.C games are set to soon be available to stream internationally. The National League, which covers the fifth and sixth tiers of English soccer, have come to an agreement with BT Sport to make the matches streamable. BT Sport currently holds broadcasting rights of the league until 2023/24. Initially a soft launch beginning on […]

FA Cup
/ 1107 days agoWrexham’s FA Cup game back on ESPN airwaves
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham team is returning to ESPN airwaves. The Red Dragons are in the FA Cup Second Round, which begins this weekend. It's not exactly the World Cup, but for Wrexham supporters and fans of the Welcome to Wrexham TV series, it's a treat to see Wrexham on US TV. US […]

Wrexham
/ 1122 days agoReynolds, McElhenney get Wrexham stadium expansion approval
Wrexham AFC looks set to soon expand on its home stadium with new approval for expansion. The Welsh club had a new proposal approved during a meeting with the Wrexham County Borough Council's on Monday. The plan is to add a 5,500-seat stand to the historic Racecourse Ground. First, Wrexham must tear down the existing […]

News
/ 1200 days agoWhere to find Welcome to Wrexham on TV
Here is where you can find all the information on FX's newest documentary, Welcome to Wrexham, on TV. This documentary highlights Wrexham AFC, a club in the fifth tier of the English soccer pyramid. In late 2020, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over ownership of the club, despite having no prior knowledge of […]