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ESPN+
/ 388 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
/ 393 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
/ 412 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 […]
Women's Soccer
/ 417 days agoWrexham Women: Gemma Owen Interview
In this podcast episode, World Soccer Talk conducts an interview with Gemma Owen, the director of the Wrexham AFC Women operations. Much like the men's side, the Wrexham Women's team has undergone considerable change since American investors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over at the club. Not only has Wrexham Women earned promotion to […]
Women's Soccer
/ 417 days agoWrexham Women seeing increased foreign support at games
Wrexham is one of the most popular soccer teams in the United States. Despite the fact that it competes in the fourth tier in the English pyramid, millions of Americans have an affection for the side. Attribute that to Welcome to Wrexham, the FX docuseries that chronicles Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney taking over the […]
Leagues: NWSL
/ 417 days agoWrexham Women interested in playing against NWSL teams
Wrexham AFC Women would be interested in facing NWSL teams in friendlies in the United States if the opportunity presents itself in the future, a club executive told World Soccer Talk. "We would absolutely love to be able to do something like that," said Gemma Owen, Head of Women's Football Operations at Wrexham AFC. "Not […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 429 days agoWrexham reveals Kop delays as construction company goes bust
Wrexham has officially revealed that their Kop stand at the Racecourse Ground will not be ready as planned. The League Two club saw the 2024/25 season as the inaugural campaign with the new stand. However, delays occurred due to issues with the construction company involved in the remodeling. "The new Kop will not be open […]
Wrexham
/ 437 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
/ 438 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
/ 447 days agoHollywood drama: Wrexham's record signing deal falls through
Luke Armstrong was seemingly set to become Wrexham's record signing on Friday. The Red Dragons had a bid of around $629,000 accepted by their fellow League Two side for the striker. Harrogate Town even announced the deal via social media as well. However, the transfer didn't pass through the English Football League's ratification process (EFL). […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 452 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
/ 460 days agoWrexham hero Ben Foster retires after four League Two games
Ben Foster, the goalkeeper who played heroics last season in the Conference League, announced his retirement from professional soccer. This comes after just four appearances in Wrexham's fledgling 2023/24 season. The Red Dragons returned to the English Football League after a historic run at automatic promotion last campaign to League Two. Ben Foster revealed his […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 460 days agoWrexham battle Swindon to the finish in Hollywood ending
On location in Wrexham, Wales: Saturday's match between Wrexham AFC and Swindon Town was incredulous. The Red Dragons, down 1-4 at halftime, looked dead and buried, but after an unbelievable series of comebacks in the second half, Phil Parkinson's men came alive to finish the game 5-5 at the death. On a picture perfect day […]
Leagues: League Two
/ 470 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 […]
Chelsea
/ 470 days agoChelsea, Spurs learn opponents in Carabao Cup draw
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have learned their opponents for the second round of the Carabao Cup. The draw took place on Thursday and featured all 12 Premier League teams not currently qualified for European competition. The Blues and Spurs endured tough campaigns last season and finished outside of the top seven places in the table. […]