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Wrexham
/ 678 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 […]
Stadiums
/ 679 days agoWrexham demolish The Kop to make way for new stand
Wrexham A.F.C have started demolishing part of their famous Racecourse Ground stadium. The Kop is set to be replaced with new seating and will add around 5,500 seats to the capacity. Plans to update the arena were previously approved back in November. Games still selling out despite renovation Even though demolition is on going, Wrexham […]
FA Cup
/ 684 days agoWrexham scores biggest FA Cup upset of 3rd Round
Non-league Wrexham stunned Coventry City on Saturday to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup. The enthralling match was undoubtedly the biggest FA Cup shock of the weekend. Despite scoring four goals in the game, Wrexham only narrowly claimed the victory. Prior to the match, Ollie Palmer ruffled some feathers when he suggested […]
ESPN+
/ 686 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 […]
Wrexham
/ 713 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 […]
Live Streaming
/ 713 days agoHow to stream Wrexham games in the National League
American fans can now stream Wrexham games in the National League. Previously, FA Cup games were available through ESPN+. In fact, select games even aired on ESPN2 as Wrexham punched its way into the FA Cup proper. That appearance on TV averaged 89,000 viewers. Remarkably, that was more than the MLS Decision Day broadcast on […]
tv coverage
/ 715 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
/ 729 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
/ 744 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 […]
Wrexham
/ 758 days agoWrexham ban Paul Mullin boots because of political message
Wrexham AFC banned specific boots worn by star striker Paul Mullin. The 27-year-old forward unveiled the custom shoes on his official Instagram on Monday. The all black Nike boots featured a slogan that heavily criticized the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. The Welsh team has previously entered the spotlight thanks to the new ownership […]
FA Cup
/ 760 days agoWrexham's next FA Cup game to air in United States
FA Cup's fairytale story Wrexham AFC are bringing their magic back to viewers in the United States. An ESPN spokeswoman confirmed to World Soccer Talk that Wrexham's next FA Cup game is going to be streamed on ESPN+. Scheduled for Sunday, November 6 at 7:30AM ET, Wrexham's FA Cup First Round game is against Oldham […]
football kits
/ 763 days agoWrexham sold-out kits are re-selling for hundreds of dollars
It is safe to say Welcome to Wrexham financially impacted the Welsh club. The docuseries follows the team as celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attempt to take Wrexham A.F.C to new heights. Popularity of the first season has helped fuel the need for a second season. In fact, a television statistics aggregator suggested […]
ESPN2
/ 765 days agoWrexham's ESPN2 debut averages more than MLS Decision Day on FS1
Hit TV series Welcome to Wrexham is having an impact on the popularity of Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC. So much so that the viewing number for last Saturday's FA Cup Qualifying Round game that aired live on ESPN2 was comparable to other recent soccer games on US television. In fact, Wrexham's ESPN2 debut averaged […]
FA Cup
/ 767 days agoWrexham's FA Cup replay to air in United States
Wrexham's FA Cup replay on Tuesday is airing live to viewers in the United States of America. After Saturday's exciting draw at Blyth Spartans, Wrexham's FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round replay streams live Tuesday on ESPN+ at a 2:45PM ET kickoff. Hence, viewers across the United States can see Wrexham AFC play in front of […]
tv coverage
/ 769 days agoBlyth Spartans vs Wrexham AFC: TV coverage plans
Blyth Spartans and Wrexham have an FA Cup tie that has TV coverage plans for American audiences. Yes, a pair of non-league teams are on US TV. It stems from the Welcome to Wrexham program airing on FX (available on Sling Blue). As ESPN carries the FA Cup, this is an opportunity to broadcast their […]