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In the magazine: Season Preview special! 140 teams expertly judged across England and Scotland – PLUS Cannavaro, Crouchy, Luton and more

Order the new issue here with free shipping – just select ‘Season preview number 355’. Subscribe to FourFourTwo today and save! You get 13 issues a year… First a message from our editor, James Andrew: The 2023-2024 season has arrived and this feels like it’s a season of change – at least off the pitch. For the first time in the Premier League era, Martin … Continue reading In the magazine: Season Preview special! 140 teams expertly judged across England and Scotland – PLUS Cannavaro, Crouchy, Luton and more

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ESPN+ will stream Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham League Cup match

Wrexham fans in the United States will get an early look at the team in action for the 2023/24 season. The Red Dragons begin their next campaign in the English Football League (EFL) on August 5 against Milton Keynes Dons. However, Wrexham’s Carabao Cup match with Wigan three days later will be available to stream here in the United States. ESPN+ will stream the Wrexham-Wigan … Continue reading ESPN+ will stream Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham League Cup match

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Wrexham TV schedule for US viewers

This Wrexham TV schedule provides the information you need to follow the Welsh lower division football club. Normally, a small town Fourth Division club would not receive much international interest. But after actors Ryan Reynolds and Ryan McElhenney took over the team in late 2020, Wrexham AFC has become pop culture fixtures. In combination with a documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham”, the club’s success on … Continue reading Wrexham TV schedule for US viewers

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Where the European top clubs play friendlies this summer

Summer is just around the corner and that means barbecues, pool parties and top European football clubs traveling the world for off-season friendlies. The big boys at UEFA already have detailed plans for tours around the world. In addition, new friendlies appear seemingly every week. Some clubs have already confirmed their summer plans. Others are still releasing information. Here’s what we know so far about … Continue reading Where the European top clubs play friendlies this summer

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Wrexham is now worth 300% more than when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club

Wrexham have recently been crowned National League champions and research carried out by an investment bank Saxo (opens in new tab) has revealed that Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s initial £2 million purchase of the Wales side has tripled in value after reaching League Two. The Hollywood actors bought Wrexham in November 2020 and have since raised the club’s profile through sponsorship deals with TikTok, … Continue reading Wrexham is now worth 300% more than when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club

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JJ Watt’s plan to make Burnley big in America, just like Wrexham

Burnley’s new minority owner JJ Watt takes inspiration from Wrexham mania for his new investment. The former NFL star recently bought a stake in the Lancashire club with his wife. Watt has even spoken to Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds about his new venture. Reynolds apparently gave Watt some tips on getting off the ground as a football team owner. “The main thing Ryan said was … Continue reading JJ Watt’s plan to make Burnley big in America, just like Wrexham

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Tickets for Wrexham vs Chelsea sold out in four days

Wrexham and Chelsea are playing in North Carolina this summer, but tickets have already been secured. General ticket sales sold out in an eye-watering four days. General ticket sales only started last week, but they have run out. Promised, tickets are still available through resellers’ websites. However, this often comes at a premium for those trying to see the game. The two clubs play at … Continue reading Tickets for Wrexham vs Chelsea sold out in four days

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Wrexham is more popular than MLS according to Google

Wrexham is one of the biggest talking points in American sports right now. So much so that the Welsh fifth division football team surpasses the MLS in popularity, according to data made available by Google. For 2023 to date, Wrexham is getting relatively more searches on Google than Major League Soccer in the United States. Despite the 2023 MLS season kicking off about two months … Continue reading Wrexham is more popular than MLS according to Google

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Wrexham face several challenges on its return to League Two

Wrexham earned promotion back to League Two in a historically fruitful season in the National League. Rightfully so, the club, fans and Hollywood owners celebrated in scenes of joy afterwards beating Boreham Wood. It ends a 15-year exile outside the Football League. That jump from level five to level four is one of the hardest to accomplish. Only two clubs can get into League Two … Continue reading Wrexham face several challenges on its return to League Two

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Wrexham is better known in the US than clubs outside the top 10

Wrexham is rapidly rising through the ranks of the most famous clubs in the United States. It ties in well with the club’s promotion back to the English Football League as it moves up the pyramid. On the American side, however, Wrexham rivals some of the domestic sides in terms of popularity. Paul Mullin, one of the stars of Wrexham’s season as top goalscorer, said … Continue reading Wrexham is better known in the US than clubs outside the top 10

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