Wrexham AFC v Philadelphia Union II Friendly Coming To Chester This Summer
Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer team co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, announced that it will play a friendly against Philadelphia Union II on July 28th at Subaru Park…
WREXHAM, WALES – APRIL 22: Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, Owners of Wrexham celebrate with the Vanarama National League trophy as Wrexham win the Vanarama National League and are promoted to the English Football League after victory in the Vanarama National League match between Wrexham and Boreham Wood at Racecourse Ground on April 22, 2023 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer team co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, announced that it will play a friendly against Philadelphia Union II on July 28th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
The match will be part of Wrexham's summer tour of the United States. Other stops include North Carolina, San Diego and Los Angeles.
“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.”
This matchup has been a long time coming. Rob first proposed the idea of bringing his team to his hometown in 2021. Travel restrictions and safety concerns prevented the trip from happening at the time… which makes this announcement even sweeter.
Wrexham’s 2023 USA Invasion is somewhat of a victory lap. In April, the team clinched the National League title and won promotion to the English Football League. Their first time back to the EFL since the 2007-2008 season.
Ryan and Rob have brought worldwide attention to the team through the docuseries, “Welcome to Wrexham.” The 18-episode series followed not just the stars through their stressful acquisition of the team, but it also told the stories of players and fans. A second season is already being produced.
Tickets for the match between Wrexham and The Union will go on sale on June 23. Visit PhiladelphiaUnion.com to join the priority list.
Sidenote: The USA Invasion announcement came on the same day that the It’s Always Sunny Podcast, which is hosted by Rob, Glenn Howerton & Charlie Day, announced that it’s returning to Philly. Learn more about that here and enter to win tickets from WMMR.
The Iron Sheik: 10 Hilarious Tweets That Are Actually Sort of SFW
The Iron Sheik was a legend in the squared circle, but he was also a legend on the internet, thanks to his Twitter account.
Joining the platform in August 2009, The Iron Sheik amassed nearly 645,000 followers with his irreverent one-liners on a variety of topics, most notably that jabroni Hulk Hogan. This renaissance of sorts was thanks to the brother team Page and Jian Magen, who run the Toronto-based entertainment company Magen Boys Entertainment.
How did two brothers get the opportunity to reintroduce and rebrand The Iron Sheik? According to Inc.com, their father was a very close friend to The Iron Sheik.
While many of Sheiky Baby's tweets are NSFW, we managed to find some that won't get you in too much trouble if you're caught reading them at the office. In tribute to the late wrestling icon that died today (June 7) at age 81, here are just 10 hilarious tweets from The Iron Sheik that are actually sort of SFW. Enjoy or prepare to be humbled.
The Iron Sheik was clearly an Eagles fan.
"DESPARADO WHY DONT YOU COME TO YOUR SENSES YOU DUMB SON OF A BITCH."
A lost opportunity for MasterClass.
"HELLO @MasterClass HOW DO I TEACH THE PEOPLE NOT TO BE JABRONIS."
An unexpected, but iconic friendship.
"SORRY @AnnieLennox I POCKET DIAL YOU. BE IN TOUCH ANOTHER TIME."
One of many attacks on Hulk Hogan
"HULK HOGAN TALK IS CHEAP. I BREAK YOUR NECK WHEN YOU READY."
Of course, Sheiky Baby lived mas.
"THINK OUTSIDE THE BUN YOU DUMB SON OF A BITCH @tacobell."
Jokic wishes he could be 'The Excellence of Execution'
"HE THINK HE BRET HART BUBBA."
The Iron Sheik was definitely part of the #FreeBritney movement
"THE BRITNEY SPEARS DANCNG ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA."
Anna Wintour tapped out to the Camel Clutch
"GOODNIGHT TO EVERYONE EXCEPT THE JABRONIS FROM THE MET GALA."
This is just good advice.
"TAKE A MINUTE OF YOUR DAY TO BE NICE TO SOMEONE YOU DUMB SON OF A BITCH."
Perhaps Gov. DeSantis should take The Iron Sheik's words to heart.
"DESANTIS YOU HAVE THAT JABRONI HULK HOGAN THEME MUSIC? IF YOU TRYING TO LOSE THE VOTE BUBBA YOU DOING EXCELLENT."
