Wrexham have announced that they will be playing a pre-season friendly in the United States against Man United this summer.
From the Wrexham website:
"Manchester United will return to the United States for the first time in five years to play the third oldest club in the world and fan favorites, Wrexham AFC at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30PM.
"For Wrexham, this will be the first time in the club’s history that they will travel to the United States, an exciting next step for the club that was brought to prominence in the United States following the purchase of the club by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in 2020, and the unveiling of their television series documenting the team and community called Welcome to Wrexham."
To announce the game, the Hollywood actor owners of the club, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, made an amusing video with the help of Alex Ferguson.
“I can’t believe we’re about to talk with the Sir Alex Ferguson,” McElhenney says in the clip. “Arguably the greatest football manager ever. He’s won 13 Premier League titles.”
“I know, I’m super nervous,” Reynolds replies. “I hear he is a master intimidator.”
The sketch continues with Ferguson saying nothing on their video call, until Reynolds panics and hangs up. We then find out from Ferguson's end that the two lads were on mute all along.
Alex Ferguson Helps Out Wrexham
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney announcing Wrexham’s friendly against Man United next summer with Sir Alex Ferguson 🔴😂
pic.twitter.com/3gXHQ2E5D3— SPORTbible (@sportbible) March 28, 2023
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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson also released a statement:
“We’re looking forward to being able to play in the United States for the first time in the Club’s history. The match against Manchester United is sure to be a memorable occasion at the Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego.
“The tour will be an excellent opportunity for us to prepare for the 2023/24 season, and the match against Manchester United will be a competitive fixture and a good test for us as we look ahead to the new campaign.
“We enjoy welcoming supporters from the US to the Racecourse Ground, and we’re looking forward to being able to play in front of some of these new fans on American soil in the summer.”
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