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/ 238 days agoWhat league is Wrexham in?
Wrexham AFC has grown into one of the most popular soccer clubs in the world under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The North American actors purchased the club in November 2020 when it was in the fifth tier of the English soccer pyramid. Instant success transformed Wrexham, and it instantly rose the […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 322 days agoWrexham open to making its games free in USA in new EFL deal
In what would be the first of its kind for a major professional soccer team, the Welsh team owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is open to making live broadcasts of Wrexham games free in the USA. Speaking to World Soccer Talk, Wrexham's Director of Football Shaun Harvey explained the reasoning behind the unconventional […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 341 days agoRob and Ryan effect: How Wrexham is thrust onto world stage
The Welsh team's recent rise to international prominence is largely down to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who have had an impact at Wrexham. The 2021 acquisition of Wrexham by actor duo McElhenney and Reynolds generated a great deal of interest and media attention. But since assuming ownership, the two Hollywood superstars have made revolutionary […]
Wrexham
/ 400 days agoWrexham owners suffer significant financial losses after takeover
They believe you need to spend money in order to earn money. As the Wrexham owners have learned, however, winning money requires taking a financial hit as well. Wrexham are the oldest club in Wales and the third-oldest in the world, and they were purchased by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney three years ago. The […]
ESPN+
/ 405 days agoWrexham to appear on ESPN+ for first time in 2023/24 season
After featuring a handful of times last season, Wrexham is back on ESPN+ this week for the first time since the 2023/24 season started. As the cup season continues in England and Wales, Wrexham has an FA Cup tie coming up in the first round proper of the competition. On Saturday, Nov. 4, Wrexham is […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 410 days agoWrexham 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 […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 428 days agoWelcome 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
/ 454 days agoNew Yorker plays key role in filming Welcome to Wrexham series
New Yorker Miloš Balac is one of the filmmakers who's responsible for the magic of the Welcome to Wrexham series. From the heartfelt interviews with Wrexham supporters, or the incredible storytelling that goes into the series, Welcome to Wrexham is a joy to watch. It's an incredible piece of television that has been nominated for […]
Podcast
/ 455 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season 2: Humphrey Ker interview
Our exclusive interview with Wrexham AFC Club Executive Director Humphrey Ker shines a light on several fascinating topics involving the global phenomenon that is Wrexham Association Football Club. Ker, who is responsible for turning Rob McElhenney into a soccer fan and ultimately into becoming co-owner of Wrexham alongside Ryan Reynolds, answers questions about who is […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 469 days agoUnited 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
/ 487 days agoWelcome 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
/ 497 days agoRehabbing Wrexham star Mullin staying with Rob McElhenney
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin is staying with club owner Rob McElhenney while he rehabs his injury. The club's leading scorer suffered a punctured lung during the club's friendly against Manchester United. The club's manager, Phil Parkinson, was notably displeased with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop who fouled Mullin. Even though Wrexham won the contest, 3-1, […]
Attendance
/ 499 days agoWrexham's USA tour attendance surpasses 110,000
Wrexham finished off their preseason tour of the United States Friday night in Philadelphia. The Welsh side completed their final friendly stateside with a 1-1 draw against Philadelphia Union II. While the Red Dragons performed well during their four games on their US tour, the club also succeeded off of the pitch as well. Preseason […]
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/ 507 days agoWelcome to Wrexham season two set for September debut
FX has finally announced an upcoming date for the season two premiere of Welcome to Wrexham. The hit series is set to debut its sophomore season on Tuesday, September 12th at 10 p.m. ET. FX is the exclusive home of the show on broadcasting nights here in the United States. However, fans of the soccer […]