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Wrexham

/ 501 days ago

Welcome 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 […]

Wrexham

/ 558 days ago

Sponsors perk up as Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds land new deal

Wrexham AFC, recently promoted back to the Football League for the first time since 2008, have some new sponsors. The Welsh side has become incredibly well known abroad since the 2020 takeover by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The club's increased visibility is in no small part due to the popular Welcome to Wrexham […]

BBC

/ 580 days ago

Wrexham is now a global phenomenon: Rob Phillips interview

The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Rob Phillips is a commentator and reporter for the BBC Radio Wales, and the preeminent radio voice for soccer in Wales. With a 40-year plus career in journalism and broadcasting, Phillips has called many of Wrexham’s games this season as the club secured […]

Gareth Bale

/ 587 days ago

Rob McElhenney wants Gareth Bale to sign for Wrexham AFC

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has made his move in an attempt to sign Gareth Bale. The recently retired forward sent a video to the Hollywood actor congratulating him on Wrexham's historic season. The Red Devils earned promotion to League Two after collecting the National League title last weekend. McElhenney Tweeted the video along with a […]

English Football

/ 591 days ago

Wrexham 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

/ 594 days ago

Wrexham 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

/ 602 days ago

Ryan 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

/ 665 days ago

The 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

/ 675 days ago

Wrexham 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

/ 677 days ago

ESPN'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

/ 690 days ago

Why 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+

/ 698 days ago

Wrexham 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

/ 716 days ago

Wrexham 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

/ 717 days ago

Wrexham 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

/ 720 days ago

Wrexham 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 […]