Wrexham Association Football Club (AFC) has achieved promotion to the English Football League after a 15-year wait (Sporting News). The Hollywood-owned club, co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, secured the promotion with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood (The Athletic). The fans of Wrexham celebrated their long-awaited victory as the two famous owners looked on with pride (CNN).
Wrexham’s journey to the Football League has been an incredible one, not just because of their celebrity owners but also due to their perseverance after years of disappointment (ESPN). Despite the challenges that the pandemic brought, Wrexham persevered and played their best game, earning a place in League Two (Bleacher Report). The team’s star player, Paul Mullin, scored twice in the match that secured their promotion (Premier League News, Video, Scores | NBC Sports’ ProSoccerTalk).
As a result of their promotion, Wrexham will start the 2021/22 season in League Two, the fourth level of English football (CBS News). This is a significant achievement for the Welsh football club, as promotion to the Football League means they will be playing against stronger teams and have the potential to attract more supporters (Sporting News).
The celebrations of Wrexham’s promotion have gained interest worldwide, with many media outlets reporting on the team’s accomplishment. Even Hollywood A-lister, Paul Rudd, was present to celebrate alongside the lifelong fans and owners (BBC).
Wrexham AFC’s winning journey would not have been possible without the dedication of the team, owners, and the support of the fans (Sports Illustrated). The future looks bright for Wrexham as they take their place in the Football League, and fans believe that Hollywood’s involvement has reinvigorated the Club and will help them achieve even more success in the future (ESPN).
