US interest in the English Football Legue is on the rise with the latest EFL announcement highlighting the latest trend.
Since the Hollywood takeover, Wrexham have had a rapid rise to League One under Phil Parkinson.
The club’s project is an attractive proposition for new players with many big-name EFL players joining and arriving in North Wales.
The likes of Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer, and summer signing George Dobson represented the transfer pull that the club have with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
It is an exciting time at the Racecourse and US interest in the club has added a special reputation to the North Wales club.
US interest in English football was predominantly focused on the top Premier League clubs, however, there has been a new trend in recent seasons.
With interest growing in the lower divisions of English football, the EFL has announced an impressive new broadcast deal that will show EFL fixtures in the US.
EFL announce exclusive broadcast deal with US platform CBS
With US interest in the EFL growing, the latest broadcast deal with CBS is an important step for the English game.
The EFL has announced that US broadcaster CBS will show at least 250 EFL games per season in a contract til the end of the 2027/28 season.
Speaking to the EFL official website, Dan Weinberg, Executive Vice President of programming, at CBS Sports said: “With the EFL’s compelling storylines and growing popularity coupled with our first-class coverage, we look forward to further elevating this league in the U.S.
“CBS Sports continues to be the premier destination for European football fans in this country with Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network as must-haves with their wide array of soccer properties and robust year-round match coverage.”
The US interest will help improve the financial situation of the EFL and can only be a positive for the Leagues and clubs involved.
Speaking to the EFL website, Trevor Birch, Chief Executive Officer at the EFL said: “We believe that American fans will embrace the excitement, tradition, and competitiveness that is embodied by our EFL competitions.
“This is an exciting time for the League and our Clubs, and we look forward to sharing our matches with viewers across the United States.”
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney deserve credit for Wrexham US impact
US interest in English football has been rising in recent years, but it has skyrocketed since the arrival of Hollywood owners Reynolds and McElhenney.
Wrexham have arrived in Los Angeles as they return to the States for their Wrex Coast tour.
The interest in Wrexham in the US has been an impressive story with the support growing year-on-year.
The docuseries ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ has been huge for the club and the EFL. It tells the story of the North Wales club, but it reveals the entertaining and intense stories of the lower Leagues.
Every match is contested and points are vital for the status of any EFL club.
The owners deserve more credit for the work they have done in bringing attention to the lower divisions of the EFL, particularly from the US, which is mirrored in this latest CBS deal.
They have respected the culture of Wrexham and the EFL, but have been able to showcase it on a global scale.
With the North Wales club continuing their journey in League One next year, it will be interesting to see how the US story grows in the coming years.