1 year, 9 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney confirm Wrexham USA tour to conclude in star’s hometown

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 Wrexham AFC have confirmed the fourth and final pre-season fixture of their summer tour to the USA - where they will play in the hometown of co-owner Rob McElhenney. Along with Ryan Reynolds, McElhenney bought the Welsh club in late 2020 and since then the profile of the fifth-tier club has skyrocketed, with investment and visibility of the pair helping on and off the field to promote the Red Dragons - literally, in the case of their end-of-season celebrations which saw them pip Notts County to the National League title. While Union’s first team play in the Eastern Conference in MLS - Galaxy are struggling in the Western - the second string teams which Wrexham will face compete in the new MLS Next Pro, an affiliate league which effectively serves as a reserve competition. “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.” Wrexham’s pre-season tour schedule July 19 – Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC – Wrexham vs Chelsea July 22 – Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, CA – Wrexham vs LA Galaxy II July 25 – Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA – Wrexham vs Manchester United July 28 – Subaru Park, Philadelphia, PA – Wrexham vs Philadelphia Union II

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2 weeks ago

McElhenney praises 'brilliant show of humanity' after medical incident at Wycombe-Wrexham game

Hindustan Times

HIGH WYCOMBE, England — Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney praised a “brilliant show of humanity” from visiting supporters and Wycombe after it was confirmed that a fan who suffered a medical incident during Saturday’s game in English soccer’s third tier is now recovering in hospital. A statement on Wrexham’s website on Sunday provided an update on the fan, saying: “Wrexham can …

2 months, 1 week ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham face Tom Brady’s Birmingham in Hollywood derby

The Independent

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum brave the blustery Wales weather as they head to local pub before latest football match

Daily Mail

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum braved the blustery and wet Wrexham weather as they were seen leaving a local pub in Wales together on Saturday. Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum braved the blustery and wet Wrexham weather as they were seen leaving a local pub in Wales together on Saturday The pair were seen making their …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests

Hindustan Times

WREXHAM, Wales — Ryan Reynolds treated Wrexham's locals to an early Christmas gift on his latest trip to north Wales — and he brought more Hollywood celebrities along for the ride. Reynolds gives Wrexham locals early Christmas gifts and watches team play with famous guests Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham's soccer club with Rob McElhenney, watched the team draw with Cambridge …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Glamorgan excited by potential investment from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

The Independent

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrexham is halfway to the Premier League under Ryan Reynolds. Expect things to get much tougher now

The Independent

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

The story of Wrexham’s 2024 U.S. tour: More rest, more excitement, more progress

New York Times

The spectacular fireworks show that lit up the Vancouver sky on the final night of Wrexham’s North America tour felt well timed. Wrexham’s three-game west coast tour might not have been able to rival those huge numbers, but with one sell-out crowd and two other friendly fixtures drawing crowds of 35,000 apiece, there can be little doubt that the club …

8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham announce squad for $1MILLION tournament in USA where they could face Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund...or even a team managed by Sergio Aguero

Daily Mail

Wrexham will join 47 other teams in North Carolina this June to play for the $1 million prize money on offer in the annual TST 7a side tournament. Hollywood owned Wrexham, who will play in League One next season following back to back promotions will be managed by their first team coach David Jones and have former Premier League players …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds reveals 'serious business' Wrexham must deal with after promotion... but makes gaffe while trying to take aim at the NFL

Daily Mail

Wrexham was promoted for the second consecutive season to League One Ryan Reynolds is ramping up his business efforts after the Welsh football team he co-owns with Rob McElhenney, Wrexham, was promoted for the second consecutive season. Reynolds' inner-Wade Wilson is also never too far away, as the 'Deadpool' star took aim at the NFL for the sport Europeans call …

11 months 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 …

11 months ago

Rob McElhenney says he’s ‘significantly in the red’ on Wrexham AFC investment

The Independent

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11 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham schedules three games in US and Canada in July

The Hindu

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking Wrexham back to the United States this summer. Details were announced in an online video on Thursday, confirming two games in California and another in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of the Welsh club’s preparations for the English third tier next season. Wrexham will play Bournemouth in Santa Barbara on July 20, Chelsea …

11 months, 1 week ago

How Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrated back-to-back promotions

New York Times

There ain’t no party like a Wrexham party. Some had arrived sporting cardboard cut-out masks of Parkinson, executive director Humphrey Ker and even Wrexham’s longest-serving member of staff, club secretary Geraint Parry, plus a few Disney characters. Winners get dinners & beers x pic.twitter.com/fYYPa3O0Ud — Fat Boar Wxm April 14, 2024 Elliot Lee, also named in that team of the …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Co-owner Ryan Reynolds celebrates Wrexham promotion to third-tier as Welsh club seals rise from League Two

ABC

The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham. League Two Stockport Played 43, 86 points Wrexham Played 44, 82 points Mansfield Town Played 43, 79 points MK Dons Played 44, 74 points Crewe Alexandria, Played 44, 70 points Barrow, Played 42, 67 points * Top three teams are promoted, next four compete in playoffs for final promotion …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Reynolds celebrates ‘ride of our lives’ as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division

Associated Press

WREXHAM, Wales — The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham. The Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds clinched promotion to the third tier of English soccer thanks to a 6-0 home win over Forest Green on Saturday. Wrexham needed to both beat Forest Green and see MK Dons and Barrow drop points in order to …

1 year ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are owed £9m by Wrexham football club - after the Hollywood stars helped the Welsh side's value to rocket by £7m since buying it

Daily Mail

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are owed nearly £9million by Wrexham football club - after the Hollywood stars helped the Welsh side's value to rocket by £7million since buying it. Wrexham said financial losses suffered since the takeover in February 2021 by It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator McElhenney and Deadpool actor Reynolds should not be repeated due to the …

1 year ago

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Associated Press

Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Wrexham, the Welsh team bought by Reynolds and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney in 2021, released its accounts for the latest financial year on Thursday and reported that the amount owed to celebrities has risen to nearly 9 million pounds. Reynolds and McElhenney purchased Wrexham, one of the world’s …

1 year ago

REVEALED: Wrexham's soaring value since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Welsh club as they push for promotion into League One

Daily Mail

Wrexham's value has rocketed by £7million since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney arrived. The Welsh club's profile has grown significantly since Reynolds and McElhenney arrived, not least because of the success of the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary. Wrexham's value has soared by £7million since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club for £2m in February …

1 year, 1 month ago

Boyzone to follow in Ryan Reynolds footsteps and film a Wrexham-style TV documentary after purchasing sixth-tier Chorley FC

Daily Mail

Boyzone are the latest celebrities to purchase a football club. Boyzone are set to follow in Ryan Reynold's footsteps with a Wrexham-style TV series after purchasing sixth-tier Chorley FC Actor Ryan, who owns Wrexham FC with Rob McElhenney, star in Disney+ Welcome To Wrexham docuseries which tracks their journey in ownership 'It’s about getting the club into a financially successful …

1 year, 1 month ago

Wrexham journey looks so good Boyzone want Chorley to follow us – Phil Parkinson

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

Wrexham’s Hollywood owners revel in the team’s latest big win in FA Cup

Associated Press

SHREWSBURY, England — Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney appear to have FA Cup fever — just like their soccer club Wrexham. That would excite Reynolds and McElhenney, who bought Wrexham for $2.5 million in 2021 and made the club the subject of popular fly-on-the-wall TV documentary “Welcome to Wrexham.” They have become keen soccer fans as a result, with “Deadpool” …

1 year, 2 months ago

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues

Associated Press

WREXHAM, Wales — Three years into their unlikely ownership of Welsh soccer club Wrexham and the enthusiasm of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is far from fading. “You come off the pitch after scoring a goal,” Wrexham striker Steven Fletcher says with a smile, “and Ryan texts you before my wife does.” Reynolds ushered in the new year …

1 year, 2 months ago

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham riding a wave of euphoria in charge through English soccer leagues

The Independent

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1 year, 6 months ago

Welcome to Wrexham, season 2 review: Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney front this vapid advert masquerading as a sports documentary

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

Hugh Jackman joins Ryan Reynolds at Wrexham game

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

Wrexham sign James McClean thanks to Hollywood spending power

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney criticised for Wrexham flying to away matches

The Independent

1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham’s first U.S. tour shows why Reynolds and McElhenney are determined to make them big

New York Times

Football has never liked an asterisk. Not only did thousands of fans drawn in by the Welcome to Wrexham documentary finally get to see their heroes in the flesh, but performances on the pitch also improved across the four games, right up until the two-hour storm delay in Philadelphia that understandably led to a disjointed second half as Phil Parkinson’s …

1 year, 8 months ago

Wrexham opens US tour with 5-0 loss to Chelsea before 50,596 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! We love Ryan Reynolds.” Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney have taken Wrexham from a struggling fifth-tier side to a fan favorite, largely through the globally-streamed docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham.” The Red Dragons opened a four-game preseason U.S. tour Wednesday night with a 5-0 loss to …

1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 8 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 …

1 year, 9 months ago

Wrexham FC: How Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to buy a club they’d never heard of

The Independent

1 year, 9 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney love that Wrexham moved up. They love that town more

LA Times

Are Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds the g reatest owners of all time? The quadruple success story began in 2020 when the duo purchased Wrexham AFC, and like any good tale out of Tinseltown, they rolled cameras during their first year as owners, shining a spotlight on a small, profoundly fervent Welsh community in an 18 episode docuseries aptly named …

1 year, 9 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 …

1 year, 9 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 …

1 year, 9 months ago

Ben Foster reveals how much Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid for Wrexham's trip to Las Vegas

Daily Mail

Ben Foster has revealed how much he believes Wrexham's infamous trip to Las Vegas cost owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Ben Foster revealed on The Fellas podcast how much Wrexham's trip to Las Vegas cost their owners The Wrexham stars spent four days in Sin City as a reward for their promotion into League Two The Welsh side finished …

1 year, 9 months ago

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

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Wrexham release ELEVEN players following their promotion

Daily Mail

Wrexham have made the decision to release 11 players following their promotion to the English Football League. Wrexham's mega-money American owners splashed out on an all-expenses-paid party trip to Las Vegas to celebrate their success and have announced their released and retained list ahead of next season. Wrexham have released 11 players after winning the National League title to get …

1 year, 10 months ago

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney makes yet another plea to Gareth Bale, begging him to 'call me!'

Daily Mail

Rob McElhenney has made a fresh bid to try to convince Gareth Bale to come out of retirement, with Wrexham's co-owner urging the Welshman to call him and to 'do the right thing' and play back in his homeland. But, now that Wrexham's been promoted back to the Football League, McElhenney and fellow actor and good pal Ryan Reynolds - …

1 year, 10 months ago

Wrexham continue 'monster' all-expenses trip to Las Vegas as co-owner Rob McElhenney joins them

Daily Mail

Wrexham's promotion heroes continued their Sin City revelery on Sunday at a pool party at TAO Beach Dayclub Las Vegas where they were joined by Hollywood co-owner Rob McElhenney. Rob McElhenney and his wife Kaitlin Olson joined in with the festivities at TAO Beach Dayclub on Sunday But Ryan Reynolds had a tongue-in-cheek response to his players' well-deserved non-stop partying …

1 year, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney join jubilant fans as Wrexham enjoy promotion party

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

Wrexham fans: What Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have done means everything

The Independent

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1 year, 10 months ago

Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney join open top parade

Daily Mail

Wrexham AFC owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds smiled and waved at adoring football fans as the club embarked on its victory tour through the city yesterday. Ryan Reynolds put this sensational selfie of the bus parade on social media for fans to enjoy An aerial view of fans setting off flares outside the Racecourse Ground, home of Wrexham, during …

1 year, 10 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 …

1 year, 10 months ago

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney insist they won’t lead Wrexham transfer plans

The Independent

1 year, 10 months ago

EFL extends a welcome to Wrexham

China Daily

Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate with the National League trophy after their team clinched promotion on April 22. Wrexham equalized in the 15th minute before Paul Mullin, the team's star striker, earned victory with two superbly taken goals in the second half. "Paul Mullin is one of the greatest football players in the world," McElhenney said. Wrexham …

1 year, 11 months ago

Reynolds, McElhenney make audacious Wrexham offer to Bale

The Hindu

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are making an audacious — and very public — bid to entice Gareth Bale out of retirement to play a season at Wrexham. Bale, a Wales great who retired after the World Cup at age 33, offered his congratulations to Wrexham’s celebrity owners following the team’s promotion to the fourth tier of English football at …

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From Deadpool cameo to outcast: Paul Mullins fall at Wrexham underlines clubs growing status

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He has been the goal-scoring poster boy of a Wrexham team soaring through England’s soccer leagues following its takeover by Hollywood celebrities. Mullin, the prolific striker who has been Wrexham’s player of the season in each of the last three years, hasn’t played a league game in nearly two months. A sudden fall It’s a sudden turn of events for …

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Lions boss Andy Farrell confirms son Owen WILL be in contention for 2025 tour - despite ex-England captain's injury-hit start to life with Racing 92

Daily Mail

Andy Farrell has confirmed that his son Owen, the former England captain, is in contention for the Lions tour – after a first meeting of the full coaching staff led to around 75 squad candidates being identified. Asked if the 33-year-old could be selected – as an experienced playmaker with Lions pedigree, unlike other 10s vying for inclusion – the …

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Maro Itoje insists England will not be intimidated by the Cardiff cauldron in their Six Nations showdown with Wales - as he urges his team to embrace the challenge

Daily Mail

England skipper Maro Itoje has told his players to relish the atmosphere of the Cardiff cauldron as they launch an unlikely Six Nations title bid against Wales. Lions coach Andy Farrell will be at the Principality Stadium in the final Test before he names his squad and Itoje wants his players to embrace the tribalism of the day. ‘I see …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham player Elliot Lee hospitalised after road incident on way home from match

The Hindu

Wrexham midfielder Elliot Lee was taken to the hospital after being involved in what the Welsh club described as a “road traffic incident” on the way home from a match, the team said Wednesday. Lee, one of Wrexham’s top players, “suffered no major injuries” in the incident, which took place after a 1-0 home win over Bolton in the quarterfinals …

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