The world of soccer is rapidly changing, with investors and movie stars alike looking into the world of soccer and taking active parts as owners of professional soccer teams. Two of Hollywood’s most renowned actors, Natalie Portman and Ryan Reynolds stepped into this arena in 2020. While Reynolds co-owns the Welsh club Wrexham AFC, Portman co-owns Los Angeles-based NWSL team Angel City FC.
Both of these investments have so far met with incredible fanfare due to the Hollywood presence. The tandem between both these teams is something out of a movie. This could not be truer than with the recent news that the two teams could possibly be facing each other.
Natalie Portman and Ryan Reynolds cooking a possible matchup
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It looks like the actors have been “in talks” over Angel City FC and Wrexham women’s teams facing each other in a friendly match. This information came yesterday via ET after Portman’s docuseries, ‘Angel City’, premiered. Portman revealed that she and Reynolds have discussed a possible friendly match between the two teams at some point.
🤩 Fancy it @WrexhamAFCWomen?!
Hollywood star Natalie Portman reveals she’s “in talks” with @VancityReynolds to try and sort a friendly match with @weareangelcity https://t.co/GDTYPBOexr
— RobRyanRed – Wrexham AFC Podcast (@RobRyanRed) May 5, 2023
In Portman’s words, “I’ve been lucky enough to talk to him about his journey, and he’s so inspirational for what he’s done with Wrexham, and they have a women’s team also. So, we have talked about kind of having some friendly matches at some point,” which truly captures the scope of this potential matchup.
The successes of both teams have been beyond doubt. Wrexham’s men’s and women’s teams both recently won their respective leagues and earned promotions. On the other hand, Angel City FC has seen unprecedented attendance in their matches. To imagine these two teams going head to head is truly a remarkable thought.
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It is yet to be seen when and if this match would happen. But one thing we can confirm is that it will be a unique experience for soccer fans all around the world. While the possibility of the Wrexham women’s team playing an NWSL team is intriguing, the men’s team is getting ready for their big game against MLS powerhouses.
Wrexham set to face MLS giants
While celebrations for Wrexham’s recently achieved promotion to the fourth division are still underway, the team is set for a busy international fixture in July. The Red Dragons will set on a US tour this summer indulging in various friendly matches. As part of their tour, they’ll take on top teams, such as Manchester United and Chelsea. Recent news also revealed that they’ll also take on MLS side LA Galaxy II on this tour.
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Wrexham to play LA Galaxy II during US TOUR!
🔴⚪ #WxmAFC
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) May 1, 2023
Both teams are set to face each other in Los Angeles on July 22nd. This thrilling matchup provides an exciting opportunity for soccer fans to see a small Welsh club take on an elite American side. It surely promises to be an exciting affair and fans are already excited.
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What are your thoughts on the possibility of ACFC vs Wrexham? Let us know in the comments.