Wrexham enjoyed a superb trip to North America this summer but one potential fixture was scrapped before it even got off the ground.
For the second summer in a row, Wrexham headed off to the United States for pre-season fixtures.
Wrexham’s rise has been heavily influenced by the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series alongside Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Fans in America now flock to watch Wrexham in pre-season games and this tour even saw a trip to Canada to take on Vancouver Whitecaps.
Wrexham produced a stunning victory in Reynolds’ home town, beating the MLS side 4-1 after draws against Bournemouth and Chelsea.
The tour was a rousing success for Wrexham and Phil Parkinson will be delighted with his preparations ahead of the League One season.
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Mikel Arteta scrapped Wrexham friendly
The fixtures gave Wrexham some real tests.
Bournemouth are an established Premier League side whilst Chelsea, as disjointed as they have been in recent times, still have top players.
Wrexham were able to avoid defeat against both sides and can be proud of their displays against Premier League competition – even if only in friendlies.
There was so nearly a game against an even more impressive Premier League outfit though.
The Daily Mail claim that Arsenal were preparing to face Wrexham on their US tour.
The Gunners have come so close to winning the Premier League title in the last two seasons and are gearing up for another title push.
A clash between Arsenal and Wrexham would have been a fascinating encounter and the toughest test of the summer for Parkinson and co.
However, it’s stated that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta scrapped the idea of playing against Wrexham.
Arteta wanted his side to stay in Los Angeles rather than travel to another US state to face Wrexham, with the Gunners hierarchy then agreeing with him.
Arsenal switched to face Bournemouth instead, meaning Wrexham missed out on a potentially huge friendly but still had a great summer in America.
Wrexham ready for League One kick off
Wrexham missed out on a clash against Arsenal but are now ready to go with the League One season just days away.
Parkinson’s side will had had the League One fixture list on the mind for weeks now – just like the Wrexham fanbase!
Wycombe Wanderers head to the STōK Cae Ras this weekend and Wrexham will be desperate to get off to a positive start.
Parkinson then returns to face a former club as Wrexham travel to face Bolton Wandeers.
Reading at home and Peterborough United away finish off August before a big clash against Shrewsbury Town to start September.
The trip to Birmingham City – one Dan Scarr is excited about – is another fascinating clash before Wrexham round off the first two months of the season with a home clash against Crawley Town and a trip to Leyton Orient.
Excitement is now building and Wrexham have a real chance to make a statement after so long outside of League One.