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/ 40 days ago

Achoo! Soccer player's sneeze leads to an injury

Soccer players have suffered from all kinds of injuries. Son Heung-min suffered an injury while breaking up a table tennis argument earlier this year. Marco Asensio missed a Champions League game in 2017 because he infected a pimple on his leg while shaving. We can add a new method of injury to that list: sneezing. […]

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/ 45 days ago

Wrexham beware: Brady's Birmingham break League One record

In a move that has sent shockwaves through English football, League One club Birmingham City, part-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, have made a record breaking $13.1 million move for Fulham for 21-year-old striker Jay Stansfield. This audacious bid has set a new transfer record for a League One club, far surpassing the previous mark. […]

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/ 46 days ago

Wrexham trouble: Residents gripe about heavy matchday traffic

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Wrexham has brought newfound fame and success to the historic Welsh club. As Wrexham embark on their League One campaign, they’ve started strong; with two wins and a draw in their first three matches. However, the excitement surrounding the team’s rise has come with unintended consequences; […]

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/ 53 days ago

Which 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 […]

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/ 56 days ago

How does Wrexham's transfer spend compare to League One?

Wrexham AFC has returned to League One, but the club's transfer spend has long been a point of issue among rivals. For example, Wrexham was one of four clubs in League Two that spent money on an incoming player last season when it acquired James McClean and Luke McNicholas. This summer, the Red Dragons have […]

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/ 61 days ago

TalkSport says MLS' best team can't compete with League One

TalkSPORT contributor Simon Jordan has once again fired shots at American soccer. Once the owner of Crystal Palace, the businessman has since become known for his outspoken takes on the sport. Jordan's role on the radio station is as the co-presenter of the weekday program White and Jordan alongside Jim White. While he typically has […]

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/ 61 days ago

Wrexham’s pub, The Turf, gets a makeover

The Turf pub, nestled beside Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground, has always been more than just a local gathering place. It’s a symbol of community and camaraderie, a place where fans gather to celebrate victories and lament losses. Thanks to the global spotlight shone by the "Welcome to Wrexham" docuseries, The Turf has become a worldwide sensation, […]

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/ 62 days ago

How Wrexham player wages compare to other League One clubs

Back-to-back promotions, a glamorous takeover from Hollywood movie stars, and a documentary. For Wrexham FC and its fans, their fairytale success story seemingly knows no bounds with the club on an extraordinary upward trajectory since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over in February 2021. As the Welsh club aims for its third straight promotion, […]

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/ 67 days ago

No more favorites: Wrexham savor League One underdog status

Wrexham will make their long-awaited return to League One, marking the club's first appearance in English soccer’s third tier after 19 years. The journey back to this level has been nothing short of remarkable, driven by back-to-back automatic promotions. The Dragons have been receiving support from Hollywood for their recent comeback. However, manager Phil Parkinson […]

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/ 68 days ago

How many times each EFL club will be streamed on Paramount+

Out of the 72 teams in the English Football League (EFL), Paramount+ will be broadcasting one club more than any other between this opening weekend and the end of September. Unsurprisingly, League One side Wrexham AFC is the darling of CBS Sports. Interest in the Welsh side has skyrocketed in recent years due to the […]

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/ 70 days ago

EFL to air more games on TV than ever before in US and UK

Soccer is a national obsession of England, and has been ever since the Football League (now the EFL) was created in 1888. The founding members are quite an eclectic bunch. Back then, they were Accrington Stanley (now in the fourth tier), Aston Villa (back in the UEFA Champions League this season), Blackburn Rovers (one of […]

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/ 75 days ago

Wrexham AFC is catalyst for record-breaking tourism in area

Statistical analysis continues to show that Wrexham AFC is remarkably popular around the globe. Despite the fact that they are a relatively small Welsh soccer club, Google data previously proved that the Red Dragons are a force. In fact, Wrexham compiled more hits on the search engine in the United States than Major League Soccer […]

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/ 89 days ago

CBS Sports grabs EFL, Carabao Cup media rights in US

The English Football League (EFL) and Carabao Cup have found a new home in the United States. CBS Sports has officially agreed to become the exclusive American broadcaster of the competitions. The EFL consists of the second-tiered Championship, League One, and League Two. The Carabao Cup, also referred to as the League Cup, is an […]

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/ 113 days ago

If Birmingham-Wrexham played in USA, what would it look like?

For the 2024/25 League One campaign, Birmingham City FC has requested to play newly promoted Wrexham in the United States. Both sides have American, or at least North American, ownership groups. Wrexham has become one of the most popular teams in the United States despite playing the last 19 seasons beneath the third tier of […]

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/ 127 days ago

Rob McElhenney says he still wants Gareth Bale on Wrexham

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has confirmed the offer is still on the table for Gareth Bale. The American actor has helped bring a new era of success to the Welsh club. In the 2024/25 campaign, Wrexham will play in League One. It is the highest division Wrexham has played in since 2004/05. Interestingly, that was […]