Wrexham has returned to the US with the players reacting to the US fanbase on their Wrex-Coast tour.
The rise from the National League for Wrexham has been a life-changing experience.
Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney provide strong interest from a global audience.
With the 2024/25 League One campaign nearing, the players have flown out to America for their pre-season tour.
The Red Dragons are set to play in front of huge crowds on their tour with their US fanbase rapidly growing.
Both Reynolds and McElhenney are keen to continue the club’s growth with the docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ being a huge success in the States.
Full focus for the players will be on the preparation of the coming season, but after returning to America for pre-season, some stars have been reacting to the increased interest in the club.
Ollie Palmer reveals Wrexham US interaction is a strange feeling
Ollie Palmer signed for Wrexham in a club record £300,000 deal in 2021, with the frontman being a huge part of the clubs recent success.
After returning to the States, Palmer has revealed his experiences of being recognised as a Wrexham player across the pond.
Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, the striker said: “We’re very fortunate to play for Wrexham.
“These preseason tours are special. These are top-10 Premier League preseason tours where you get to go and travel, play in unbelievable stadiums against unbelievable competition.
“And we’re very lucky to be doing that. We’re aware of how big the docuseries is.
“When we first got to America on tour, we kind of realized how much people really enjoyed the show and taken to some of the players.
“That’s quite strange, you know, people coming up to you on the other side of the pond, you’re having dinner and some American person wants a picture.”
Wrexham US fanbase can only be a positive
The North Wales club has had a rich history of being committed to its local fans and community. The Hollywood owners Reynolds and McElhenney have been able to respect that, but also increase the global reach of the club.
The docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ has been able to tell the story of the club to a global audience. An increasing number of US fans are making the trip to North Wales to watch the club play.
The Red Dragons are one of the oldest teams in the EFL and its growing reputation can only be a positive for the club.
The ownership has strong ambitions of achieving Premier League football in the future.
If Wrexham is able to increase its fanbase, it will be able to attract more players to help join the unique journey that the club are on. Currently, it is a focus on League One with several new arrivals at the Racecourse.
With Wrexham touring the States again this year, the new arrivals will experience the true impact Reynolds and McElhenney have made in North Wales.