Wrexham AFC Fandom Building Community In American Neighborhoods
It was just after we wrapped up our series covering the history of Wrexham AFC, the Welsh club now playing in the fourth division of English professional football, that we…
Rob And Ryan Take Wrexham AFC To New Heights: Part 8
“Welcome to Wrexham” is a hit documentary series detailing the acquisition of Wrexham Association Football Club (Wrexham AFC) by American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The show begins with…
Wrexham’s Fan Ownership Era Leads To Ryan And Rob: Part 7
Wrexham Association Football Club (Wrexham AFC) is no stranger to abnormal ownership regimes. American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney acquired The Welsh football club in November 2020. Since then,…
Wrexham’s Fans And Owners Find Their Footing: Part 6
Fans founded Wrexham Supporters Trust (WST) to support the Welsh football club in 2002. The organization started off small, as most things do. Its first event was a “Beer a…
A Fan-Funded Effort Saves Wrexham AFC: Part 5
Sports teams and their fans have a unique relationship. Some supporters view their hometown teams as representations of the cities/towns themselves. Certain fan bases have profound connections with their teams,…
Wrexham Supermarket? The Club’s Financial Collapse: Part 4
Wrexham Association Football Club (AFC) is certainly having a good 2023. The Welsh football club is playing in the English Football League Two for the first time in almost 15…
Wrexham AFC’s History From The 1860s To 2000s: Part 3
Wrexham AFC was founded in 1864, but the club and its surrounding community quickly gained prominence in the football scene over the next few decades. Wrexham was the site for…
Wrexham AFC Rises At The Racecourse Grounds: Part 2
Wrexham Association Football Club (AFC) currently has 1.4 million TikTok followers, 1 million Instagram followers, 546 thousand Twitter (or X?) followers, 285 thousand Facebook followers, and 101 thousand YouTube subscribers.…
The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Wrexham AFC: Part 1
In 2008, Wrexham A.F.C. was relegated (moved down a division) to non-League football, which ended an 87-year stay in league play. The club, which was once a dominant force in…
Record Viewership, Funding In Women’s Sports Are Just The Start
2023 was a big year for women’s sports. The FIFA Women’s World Cup brought in more than 2 billion viewers — a thirtyfold increase from 2011; volleyball fans shattered the…
