Wrexham are set to participate at The Soccer Tournament in the United States for a second consecutive year, with the women’s team also competing.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are all set to return to the U.S. during their summer pre-season campaign, as they will take part in the 2024 TST event in Cary North Carolina. Along with their men’s team, the Wrexham ladies will also make their debut in the tournament, with the women’s category being introduced this year, with the League Two club becoming the first side to enter teams in both.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
TST is a seven-a-side competition which was started in 2023 and has a $1 million winner-take-all prize. The Welsh club participated in the inaugural edition of the tournament last summer where they reached the round of 16 stage. In the 2024 edition, Wrexham are expected to field a team with a mixture of first-team players along with some club legends.
WHAT WREXHAM SAID
The League Two side confirmed their participation on Tuesday. Speaking to their official website, club director Shaun Harvey said: “We look forward to returning to The Soccer Tournament for a second year. Last year’s tournament saw the Club make its US debut, and it was a great experience to welcome supporters to watch the Wrexham Red Dragons – as well as seeing the team create memorable moments on the pitch, such as our ‘Target Score Time’ win in our opening game against Como 1907.
“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to now bring Wrexham AFC Women to The Soccer Tournament too, for their US debut, and we look forward to seeing both teams out on the pitch in June.”
On Wrexham’s participation, TST CEO Jon Mugar said: “Wrexham’s involvement in 2023 helped put TST on the map and resulted in our event selling out.”
WHAT NEXT FOR WREXHAM?
For now, Phil Parkinson’s men’s side remain focused on securing promotion to League One. They will be next seen in action against leaders Mansfield Town on Friday in a vital league clash.
