US Edition‘We could not be more excited’: Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds bringing Wrexham to Sydney
- Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney co-own Wrexham AFC, which will tour Australia and New Zealand in July 2025 for friendly matches.
- They purchased Wrexham in 2021 when the club was a struggling non-league team, aiming to turn it into a globally recognized brand with big ambitions.
- Wrexham achieved a rapid rise through the leagues to secure a place in the English Championship, the second tier, and will compete against A-League teams Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, and Wellington Phoenix.
- Sydney FC CEO Mark Aubrey called the tour a "one-of-a-kind opportunity" and said hosting Wrexham, driven by Rob and Ryan’s passion, thrills the local football community.
- The tour will expose A-League clubs to international audiences, while Wrexham’s rise—documented in an award-winning series—continues to attract global fan interest.
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The Age‘We could not be more excited’: Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds bringing Wrexham to Sydney
The Welsh club co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will embark on a pre-season tour, facing Melbourne Victory on July 11 and Sydney FC on July 15. Marvel and Allianz stadiums will hold the clashes
Wrexham heading Down Under for pre-season tour ahead of push for Premier League
WREXHAM, Wales — Wrexham is heading Down Under to prepare for its first shot at getting into the Premier League. The fast-rising Welsh club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will play three preseason friendlies in an eight-day span in July during a tour of Australia and New Zealand. Wrexham has just clinched a third straight promotion and will be playing next season in the Championship — one tier down from the Premier League. Wrexham wi…
Wrexham to play friendlies in Australia and NZ - khbrksport
May 12, 2025, 08:23 PM ET Wrexham AFC will play three A-League clubs as part of a preseason friendly tour across Australia and New Zealand in July. The Red Dragons will take on Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium on July 11, Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on July 15, and Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium on July 19. Editor’s Picks The club, made famous when Hollywood stars and entrepreneurs Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds purchased it in 2021 a…
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