How Wrexham have helped US fans take to football

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The TV series 'Welcome to Wrexham' has increased the popularity of football in the USA by showcasing the rise of the Wrexham football club under owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. The show's success has been significant for the Championship club in North Wales.

Wrexham director Humphrey Ker reckons the TV series charting the club's fortunes has helped increase the popularity of football in the USA. The Welcome to Wrexham show has told the story of the north Wales team's rise through the divisions under Hollywood owners Rob Mac – formerly McElhenney – and Ryan Reynolds. The series – the fifth season of which premiered early this year – has been a hit in America, something Ker (pictured above) says is "really important" to the Championship club.