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Wrexham will host Sunderland in a pre‑season friendly on August 2, 2026, in Chester, Pennsylvania, as the Welsh side looks to cap its American tour with a win while the English club builds momentum for its European adventure.
Wrexham will face Sunderland in a preseason match in Pennsylvania, seeking to extend a positive run after a near‑miss at Premier League promotion and a series of impressive summer results.
Wrexham and Sunderland meet in a preseason friendly in Philadelphia, featuring World Cup returnees, new signings and global broadcast coverage.
A 23‑year‑old centre‑back who grew up in Wrexham’s academy, Max Cleworth talks about the club’s meteoric climb, the global attention brought by ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, and the ambitions that lie ahead.
Sunderland AFC and Wrexham AFC meet on August 2 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, in a friendly that pits recent Premier League form against a Welsh side riding the momentum of Hollywood ownership and a near‑playoff finish.
Wrexham AFC will face Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of a high‑profile U.S. tour, showcasing the club’s rapid growth since Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds took charge five years ago. New signings, a revamped Kop Stand and the appointment of sporting director Steve Nickson reflect a strategy aimed at competing at the highest level, while the women’s team prepares for Champions League action.
A new partnership with Firefox promises substantial financial rewards for Wrexham, driven by the club's celebrity owners and ambitious on‑field goals.
Wrexham announced the appointment of Steve Nickson, a veteran of English football’s recruitment circuit, as its new sporting director, a move that underscores the club’s intent to build a sustainable, globally connected talent pipeline as it eyes a future in the Premier League.
Wrexham announced plans to recruit a Director of Football, a move that could reshape its strategy and accelerate ambitions beyond promotion.
Phil Parkinson confirmed that Wrexham will not entertain offers for Josh Windass this window, even as Rangers eye the forward.
Wrexham AFC will treat its first Carabao Cup match as the last warm‑up game before the new Championship season, after a series of international friendlies.
The English Football League has outlined the dates for the next two transfer windows, while Wrexham, fresh off a seventh‑place finish, looks to strengthen its squad under manager Phil Parkinson.
Following a seventh‑place finish in the Championship, Wrexham is identifying specific player roles that need reinforcement before the new campaign.
After a season of steady performances for Wrexham, Arthur Okonkwo receives his maiden senior call‑up to Nigeria’s squad for the Unity Cup and a series of friendlies, while his club future remains uncertain.
After a loan spell at Bradford City, Paul Mullin is set to re‑join Wrexham for pre‑season training, but his place in the upcoming squad is far from guaranteed.