Philly Union To Play Rob McElhenney-Owned Wrexham AFC In July

CHESTER, PA — Two Philadelphia-related forms of entertainment are colliding in July at Subaru Park in Chester.

The Philadelphia Union is scheduled to play Wrexham AFC in a friendly match on Friday, July 28.

Wrexham AFC is owned by Philadelphia native and "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" star Rob McElhenney.

McElhenney bought the Welsh team with fellow actor Ryan Reynolds in 2020.

To secure tickets, fans can sign up for the Union’s priority list, which will give non-season ticket members the first chance to get tickets for the friendly match.

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"We’re thrilled to welcome Wrexham AFC to Subaru Park," said President of the Philadelphia Union, Tim McDermott. "They have successfully captured a worldwide audience with their National League title and subsequent promotion to EFL League Two. We look forward to an exciting match and the opportunity it brings for Philadelphia Union II to showcase their talent. It will be such a great experience for fans to witness the clash between these two clubs and see the skills on display."

Wrexham was founded in 1864, making them the third-oldest professional association football club in the world.

In their own Cinderella story, the club achieved promotion to League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system, by clinching the National League title with a resounding 3-1 victory over Boreham Wood.

This promotion marks Wrexham AFC's return to League Two after a gap since the 2007-08 season.

Bringing a bit of Hollywood to Subaru Park, Wrexham AFC's journey has not only inspired soccer fans but has also captured the attention of a global audience.

The club's significant rise to prominence has been commemorated in the critically acclaimed documentary "Welcome to Wrexham."

The film won not only won the Best Sports Documentary award, but also earned a nomination for Best Ongoing Documentary Series at the 7th Critics' Choice Documentary Awards.