Wrexham A.F.C. has taken its global profile to new heights during its 2026 US pre-season tour, unveiling the 2026-27 home shirt in Times Square while ringing the Nasdaq bell. The Red Dragons, fresh from a 7th-place finish in the Championship (71 pts, 19W-14D-13L, +4 GD), opened the tour with a 3-2 win over Premier League side Leeds United.
What happened on the tour?
The club’s third US tour in four years kicked off in style with a victory in Tampa Bay, followed by a narrow 1-0 loss to Premier League champions Liverpool at Yankee Stadium. The squad, including Callum Doyle, has been stunned by the American fanfare, with jerseys spotted alongside Real Madrid’s in New York shops.
Why does this matter for Wrexham A.F.C.?
Co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds highlighted the growing US support, calling the reception 'blown away.' The tour, timed after the largest-ever World Cup, cements Wrexham’s brand as a global force, with matches broadcast to packed bars like Printers Alley, where 200+ fans gathered for a live podcast.
What comes next?
Wrexham A.F.C. wraps up the tour against Sunderland on 2 August at Subaru Park, aiming to build momentum for a promotion push. League standing (final 2025 table): 7th in Championship, 24 points behind leaders Coventry, with 69 goals scored and 65 conceded last season.
