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After achieving a significant promotion, Wrexham has taken the soccer world by storm. The club has finally won promotion to the fourth division following their win against Boreham Wood. Phil Parkinson’s side thrashed the away side 3-1, thanks to a brace from Paul Mullin and a strike from Elliot Lee.

The win decided their National League fate, as the club has finally clinched silverware. Their win has been garnering them huge appreciation and pats on the back, not just from the soccer world. The American tennis legend Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, also joined the queue to congratulate the Welsh side. Ohanian is a huge soccer fanatic and has been promoting the game in the US, especially after his investment in the NWSL club, Angel City FC.

Alexis Ohanian reacts to Wrexham AFC’s promotion

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After last night’s success, Reynolds and McElhenney’s phones will be filling with millions of messages and wishes. After all, it is one of the most important moments in the club’s history. While the netizens on Twitter have gone ecstatic, American entrepreneur Ohanian also reacted to Wrexham’s success.

The Reddit founder retweeted a tweet from the former Manchester United and Wrexham legend, Mickey Thomas. The clip had some wild scenes, with fans taking over the soccer pitch after the full time whistle. Hence, Ohanian couldn’t hold himself back from giving his reaction. He wrote, “I love sports.”

It seems Ohanian is quite impressed with Reynolds and McElhenny’s major success. He is also dazzled by the owners’ success, which he also aims to instill in his endeavors. Both Ohanian and Williams are keen to follow in the footsteps of the Hollywood duo and succeed with their club, Angel City FC.

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The couple will be looking to emulate the Welsh side’s success. And it seems like they have already started with that process, as they recently entered Reynolds’ territory.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian enter Ryan Reynolds’ territory

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Half of the credit for Wrexham goes to its brilliant documentary called, “Welcome to Wrexham.” The docuseries garnered immense popularity and fame for the Welsh club. This success was seen by Ohanian and Williams as both created a similar documentary for their club. Recently, the NWSL club released a trailer for their upcoming documentary.

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It will be a three-part documentary series directed by Arlene Nelson. In fact, the club’s co-owner, Natalie Portman, also appears on the list of executive producers. The series will be available in May. Are you looking forward to watch yet another soccer documentary? Let us know in the comments.

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