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It feels like it was just yesterday that Wrexham AFC won the promotion to the Football League. Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney defied all the odds and led the Welsh club to empathic success. They were able to turn around the fate of the club after taking over its command in 2021.

The actor duo deserves a lot of credit for their efforts to bring such success to the Racecourse Ground. They have given the Welsh side global recognition. In fact, they recently made their name in New York’s Times Square.

A big moment for Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham

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Wrexham continues to take the spotlight, as they once again took center stage. This time, at New York’s Times Square. It is considered one of the most renowned places in America. The place is always a busy spot. On the buildings along the street, there are several digital TV screens and billboards installed.

Hence, on one of those screens, sports news from around the world was flashing. Aside from other headlines, Wrexham’s recent announcement of Ben Foster’s contract extension also made the billboard. The video was even shared on social media by a netizen, who also tagged Reynolds McElhenney, Foster, and the club’s accounts.

The screen read, “Foster agrees to a new contract to stay at Wrexham.” Indeed, it is a proud moment for the Red Dragons as well as the owners to see the name of the club flash on the screens of NYC’s Times Square. It also shows that the popularity of the club in America is growing rapidly.

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Be that as it may, this will surely bring a smile on the faces of Foster and Reynolds. Speaking of Ben Foster, the former Premier League star finally agreed to a new contract.

One more season for Ben Foster

There was much speculation surrounding Foster’s suitability to continue playing for the club. However, the 40-year-old has decided to remain with the team as fans will be able to watch him guarding the goalposts in the new season. He made the noteworthy announcement on his Instagram page.

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He shared a video of himself playing golf while symbolically indicating his contract extension with the English club. His heroics were evident when he made a crucial save during the dying moments of a match against Notts County. Perhaps, we’ll be able to see some more f his hero work in League Two and lead Reynolds for yet another promotion.

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What are your thoughts on Ben Foster’s promotion? Also, let us know about Wrexham making it to New York Times Square.