Vyner braced for eye-opening Wrexham popularity in US
Wrexham defender Zak Vyner says he is eager to experience the club’s popularity in the United States first-hand during its pre-season tour. The trip underlines Wrexham’s growing global profile, driven by its celebrity ownership, the Welcome to Wrexham documentary and successive on-field progress.
Wrexham will play Leeds in Tampa on 26 July, Liverpool in New York four days later and Sunderland in Philadelphia on 2 August. Vyner, 29, joined from Bristol City in January but had injuries and played out of position, and he hopes the tour will help him build fitness, earn minutes and settle further into the squad.
- Vyner expects Wrexham’s US support to be eye-opening.
- Wrexham face Leeds, Liverpool and Sunderland on tour.
- Vyner aims to improve fitness after an injury-hit start.
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Wrexham is a Welsh football club that has recently become famous far beyond traditional football audiences, thanks largely to celebrity ownership and the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham that follows the team. The club's on-field progress has matched this rise in prominence, significantly increasing its global appeal and attracting supporters worldwide.
Pre-season tours are friendly matches played in preparation for the competitive season, and Wrexham's tour of the United States reflects its expanding international fanbase. The club will play three matches against major sides in different American cities during the summer, testing its squad before the season starts.
For recently arrived players, such tours provide opportunities to build fitness and compete for places in the squad. Defender Zak Vyner, who joined in January, has faced injuries and positional changes since arriving, so the tour offers a chance to settle into the team.