Wrexham Down Under confirmed as Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney set up A-League friendliesTopic:A-League Men1h ago1 hours agoTue 13 May 2025 at 3:31amRob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are bringing Wrexham to Australia and New Zealand. (Reuters: Craig Brough)In short:Wrexham will play three pre-season friendlies in Australia and New Zealand against A-League clubs this year.The Welsh club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, recently earned promotion to the second-tier Championship.What's next?Wrexham will play Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix in July.abc.net.au/news/wrexham-a-league-friendlies-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney/105286720Link copiedShareShare articleRyan Reynolds didn't miss a chance to drag Hugh Jackman into the equation after confirming Wrexham's visit to Australia and New Zealand fresh off the club's historic promotional feat.The Welsh outfit, now back in the second-tier Championship, will play pre-season games against A-League teams Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix in July.Phil Parkinson's side last month became the first team to earn three-straight promotions in the top five tiers of English football.Wrexham Down Under:Friday, July 11 versus Melbourne Victory at Docklands StadiumTuesday, July 15 versus Sydney FC at Sydney Football StadiumSaturday, July 19 versus Wellington Phoenix in WellingtonTheir rise has been well-documented and much-loved in Australia thanks to the docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, born when Hollywood A-listers Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the world's third-oldest professional club in 2021.Their Australian visit, dubbed Wrexham Down Under, follows pre-season tours of the USA in the past two years.Reynolds and Australian Jackman have enjoyed a running tongue-in-cheek battle as Marvel characters Deadpool and Wolverine.Wrexham has gained promotion to the Championship, the second tier of English football. (Getty Images/AMA: Robbie Jay Barratt)The American megastar did not miss his chance in Tuesday's announcement, while also referencing Australian musical royalty."From the very beginning, we wanted to help make Wrexham a globally recognised team, town and brand," Reynolds and McElhenney said in a statement on Tuesday."We could not be more excited to bring the Red Dragons to Australia and New Zealand, and we are particularly proud that this announcement features neither a Men at Work or Hugh Jackman joke."The latter of which took maturity and tremendous restraint. We're proud of Ryan. 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