“I Wouldn’t Dare Call It Soccer” – Claiming Wrexham to Be More Famous Than 65% Of MLS Teams, Ryan Reynolds Picked His Side in Soccer vs Football Debate Back in 2021

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are ending their second season as owners of Wrexham AFC. While many questioned their experience as team owners, they have evidently shut down all doubts since. After missing promotions narrowly in the playoffs last season, Wrexham has done it this year. In addition to every player who geared up for the Red Dragons, the credit must also go to the new owners.

Reynolds and his partner came to the National League with big promises and have steadily grown the club’s appeal. The Welsh side is far more famous around the globe than even championship clubs, who are multiple divisions above.

Ryan Reynolds on the soccer vs football debate

Earlier, Ryan Reynolds had stated how taking over Wrexham was a lifetime deal for him and McElhenney. Moreover, he also reiterated the extent of respect he has for the sport and soccer community in Wales. Back in 2021, Reynolds had a talk with Sky News. In the interview, he talked about his new takeover of Wrexham AFC and how he felt about owning a soccer club.

Reflecting on one of the biggest debates, Reynolds said, “I wouldn’t dare call it soccer. I care about my well-being enough to not call it soccer.” Despite being from North America, his respect for the soccer community in Wales had rendered him siding with the Europeans on this one.

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Among many things, he also discussed his love for the sport and how the popularity of the club has led to Wrexham being a hot destination among tourists.

Wrexham more famous than MLS?

In a talk with the Time, Wrexham’s hero Paul Mullin shared a divisive statement about the popularity of the club. Many have attributed the club’s sudden fame to Hollywood superstar owners coupled with the manner in which Wrexham dominated the Nation League. The Welsh side’s fanbase has grown in the United States, and with it, so has the comparison to teams in the MLS.

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Mullin, in the interview, stated, “[McElhenney and Reynolds] say outside of the top-10 teams we are probably the most famous.” This means Wrexham is more famous than 65% of the MLS teams in the states.

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