Wrexham A.F.C. will jet off to the United States this summer for a pre-season tour featuring three Premier League opponents. The Championship side’s three-match tour starts on July 25 in Florida against Leeds United, before heading to New York to face Liverpool on July 29 and Sunderland in Philadelphia on August 2.
What’s the schedule for Wrexham A.F.C. in the USA?
The Reds will play three friendlies as part of the Summer Soccer Series, a pre-season tournament promoted by TEG Sport. Wrexham’s first stop is Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on July 25, where they take on Leeds United. The tour then moves to New York’s Yankee Stadium for a clash with Liverpool four days later, before wrapping up in Philadelphia’s Subaru Park against Sunderland on August 2.
Wrexham last toured the USA in 2024, and this year’s trip comes as the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across the country. The club sees it as a chance to reconnect with supporters in America and test themselves against top-flight opposition ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Why these matches matter for Wrexham A.F.C.
Phil Parkinson, the Wrexham manager, called the tour “a key part of our pre-season preparations” and praised the club’s past support in the States. The Reds have 71 points from 46 games this season, sitting 7th in the Championship with a recent run of two defeats followed by a win and a loss. Their goal difference stands at +4 after scoring 69 and conceding 65, while they trail league leaders Coventry by 24 points.
The fixtures against Leeds, Liverpool and Sunderland offer Wrexham a chance to measure themselves against Premier League-quality sides. Parkinson added: “We have had terrific support on our last trips to the States, and we can’t wait to see our supporters out there again.”
What the club and fans can expect
Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson said the tour is “a fantastic opportunity for our growing fan base, especially those living in the US, to follow the team in action across three high-profile matches.” The club will play in Florida and New York for the first time on this tour, and return to Philadelphia, co-chairman Rob McElhenney’s hometown.
The Reds have built a global profile since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over, turning Wrexham into a ‘rags to riches’ story. Their pre-season trip to the USA adds another chapter, with the club keen to showcase its progress on the pitch and off it.
League standing: 7th in Championship, 71 pts, 19W-14D-13L from 46 games, recent form DLWWL. Goals this season: 69 scored, 65 conceded (+4 goal difference). Title race: 24 points behind leaders Coventry.
