Wrexham plan match in co-owner McElhenney’s Philadelphia hometown
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrexham plan match in co-owner McElhenney’s Philadelphia hometown

The Hindu  

Wrexham will conclude its United States tour in co-owner Rob McElhenney’s hometown of Philadelphia, with a match against Major League Soccer team Philadelphia Union II on July 28. The star of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” along with his Marvel super-hero co-owner Ryan Reynolds, helped to raise the profile of the Welsh club through its docu-series “Welcome to Wrexham,” earning the team legions of US fans. “The club has had a small taste of the support we have over there, and it will be great to take our first-team players over to see that support first-hand.” The lovable underdogs secured a fairytale return to the English Football League in April after a 15-year absence and the Philadelphia match is part of a victory lap planned across the pond. It plays Chelsea in front of a sold-out crowd on July 19 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, before facing LA Galaxy II in Los Angeles on July 22 and Manchester United on July 25 at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.

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Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'
3 months, 1 week ago

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'

China Daily  

Tom Brady and David Beckham in the stands at the English League One match between Birmingham City and Wrexham on Monday. ACTION IMAGES/REUTERS LONDON — NFL great Tom Brady got the better of movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in the unlikely surroundings of English third-tier soccer, as Birmingham beat Wrexham 3-1 in the "Hollywood derby" on Monday. Brady …

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'
3 months, 1 week ago

Brady's bunch takes the spoils in season's first 'Hollywood derby'

China Daily  

Tom Brady and David Beckham in the stands at the English League One match between Birmingham City and Wrexham on Monday. ACTION IMAGES/REUTERS LONDON — NFL great Tom Brady got the better of movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in the unlikely surroundings of English third-tier soccer, as Birmingham beat Wrexham 3-1 in the "Hollywood derby" on Monday. Brady …

‘Wrexham’ owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball’s top team this season
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Wrexham’ owner, Phillies fanatic McElhenney enjoys ties to baseball’s top team this season

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rob McElhenney is usually filming something -- presently interviews for the docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” and he’s about to wrap another season of “Mythic Quest” -- but no matter where the actor is, a Philadelphia Phillies game is just about always on. “We’re in a good position.” McElhenney has been about as much a part of the fabric …

How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How Wrexham transformed under Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds

LA Times  

When “Welcome to Wrexham,” the Emmy-winning FX docuseries, kicks off its third season Thursday, our intrepid heroes are preparing for their first season in the fourth tier of English soccer after 15 years in the semipro National League. Funding the team’s rise, and saving the down-on-its-luck Welsh city where the club plays, was the whole point of the series when …

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?
8 months ago

Wrexham are still targeting the Premier League – but how can they afford it?

New York Times  

The financial losses suffered by clubs chasing the Premier League dream are enough to make even a superhero such as Deadpool weep. Food for thought, you’d imagine, when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney next meet up in Wrexham, following this week’s clinching of a second promotion in as many seasons, taking the north Wales club into League One — one …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment
1 year, 5 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The club, …

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment
1 year, 5 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham is on its way to the United States after being given the Hollywood treatment

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Ryan Reynolds has already taken Hollywood to Wrexham. The club, which was down on its luck and languishing in the fifth tier of English soccer before being given the A-list treatment by Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney, is embarking on a U.S. tour this month, when fans of the globally-streamed docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” will get to …

What to expect from Wrexham’s most important transfer window under Reynolds and McElhenney so far
1 year, 6 months ago

What to expect from Wrexham’s most important transfer window under Reynolds and McElhenney so far

New York Times  

Forty-six days have now elapsed since Wrexham’s season ended but the afterglow of promotion back to the Football League continues. Back-to-back promotions, a feat never achieved by Wrexham since becoming a Football League club in 1921, must be the target for a campaign that has already seen Phil Parkinson’s side installed by the bookmakers as overwhelming favourites to win the …

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned to avoid ‘circus’ over Wrexham signings
1 year, 6 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney warned to avoid ‘circus’ over Wrexham signings

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Wrexham defender Neil Taylor has told the …

Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too
1 year, 7 months ago

Reynolds and McElhenney owned Wrexham’s party goes on in Wales and maybe Las Vegas, too

The Hindu  

Wrexham’s celebrations aren’t over yet. The Welsh football team owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will mark its promotion to the fourth division of English football with an open-top bus parade through the city on Tuesday. “They promised us a monster one at the end of the season, if we get promoted then they are going to …

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham promoted to League Two as owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watch on

ABC  

Wrexham FC have secured a fairytale return to the English Football League after a 15-year absence, with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watching on as they beat Boreham Wood 3-1 to win the National League with a game to spare. Key points: Reynolds and McElhenney bought the club in late 2020 The 158-year-old club was relegated from League …

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham on the verge of EFL
1 year, 8 months ago

Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham on the verge of EFL

Daily Mail  

It's not every day you see two Hollywood acting stars rock up in the fifth tier of English football. In light of the dramatic story, Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know about Wrexham's takeover by Reynolds and McElhenney and how the club has developed on and off the pitch under their ownership. Hollwyood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob …

Wrexham thrills Hollywood owners with upset win in FA Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrexham thrills Hollywood owners with upset win in FA Cup

Associated Press  

COVENTRY, England — Welsh soccer club Wrexham thrilled its Hollywood owners by causing a big shock in the FA Cup on Saturday. A 4-3 win over Coventry in the third round of the famous old competition was Wrexham’s best result since the team, which plays in English soccer’s fifth tier, was taken over by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in …

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney promise players $353,000 bonus for earning promotion
3 years, 9 months ago

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney promise players $353,000 bonus for earning promotion

Firstpost  

Deadpool star Reynolds and McElhenney, who is best known for his role in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, completed their takeover of the Welsh club earlier this month. London: Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will pay Wrexham players a £250,000 bonus should the club win promotion into the Football League this season. Wrexham’s new ownership believe the incentive …

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney complete takeover of Welsh football club Wrexham
4 years, 1 month ago

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney complete takeover of Welsh football club Wrexham

The Hindu  

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought one of the world’s oldest soccer teams on Monday and plan to document their first foray into the sport in a fly-on-the-wall TV show. In a recent call with members of the club’s supporters’ trust, Reynolds and McElhenney described Wrexham as a “sleeping giant” and outlined their vision to make the team …

Hollywood Stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Complete Takeover of Welsh Club Wrexham
4 years, 1 month ago

Hollywood Stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Complete Takeover of Welsh Club Wrexham

News 18  

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Monday completed a USD 2.5 million takeover of a Welsh club that plays in the fifth tier of English soccer. In a recent call with members of the club’s supporters trust, Reynolds and McElhenney outlined their vision to make Wrexham a global force. Wrexham, which has been a fan-owned club since 2011, …

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