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sports1 year ago

"Wrexham's Hollywood-backed team secures back-to-back promotions with 6-0 victory"

Actor Ryan Reynolds celebrates as Wrexham, the Welsh soccer team he co-owns, secures promotion to the English 3rd division with a 6-0 win over Forest Green, marking back-to-back promotions for the team. Reynolds expressed his excitement on social media, calling it "the ride of our lives." This achievement comes after Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney bought the club in 2021, and the team's journey has been documented in the show "Welcome to Wrexham."

via The Associated Press|
#english-soccer#league-one#promotion
sports1 year ago

"Wrexham's Path to English Soccer Prominence: From Promotion to Premier League Aspirations"

Wrexham, co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, is on the brink of securing promotion to the third tier of English soccer, just one step away from the Premier League. The team can guarantee promotion by winning against Forest Green while hoping for other results to go their way. This potential promotion comes after Wrexham's back-to-back promotions, with the team currently second in League Two.

via The Associated Press|
#english-soccer#league-two#promotion
sports2 years ago

Tom Brady Joins Birmingham City as Minority Owner

NFL legend Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Birmingham City, an English soccer club in the Championship. Brady will serve as chairman of the advisory board and apply his leadership experience to various aspects of the club, including sports science. He will also work on global marketing efforts and identify new commercial opportunities. This move follows retired NFL star JJ Watt's investment in Premier League side Burnley. Brady expressed his excitement to contribute to Birmingham City's success and build on the club's history and passion.

via ESPN|
#advisory-board#birmingham-city#english-soccer
sports2 years ago

49ers acquire full ownership of Leeds United in completed takeover.

The San Francisco 49ers ownership group, 49ers Enterprises, has purchased the remaining shares of English soccer club Leeds United from Andrea Radrizzani, making them the full owners of the club. The purchase was made at a discounted evaluation of about $213 million after Leeds was relegated out of the Premier League earlier this year. The 49ers ownership group first joined Leeds as a shareholder in 2018 and has since increased its share of the club to just over 44%.

via Yahoo Sports|
#andrea-radrizzani#english-soccer#leeds-united