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Wrexham owners set for Philly reunion

As part of the club’s preparations for the 2021-22 season, the Red Dragons will spend five days at a training camp, including the showpiece fixture.

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WREXHAM will be heading stateside for the first time this summer, with a friendly lined up against Philadelphia Union on Thursday, July 29 at Subaru Park.

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As part of the club’s preparations for the 2021-22 season, the Red Dragons will spend five days at a training camp, including the showpiece fixture.

Philadelphia is the home city of Wrexham co-chairman Rob McElhenney, and it is anticipated he and Ryan Reynolds will be together to watch the team live for the first time.

Wrexham AFC players will also debut the Club’s new away strip for the game in Philadelphia.

In addition to the match, The Union are hosting a community event around the game, which will see Rob McElhenney play an integral part. with several local charities set to benefit from the trip.

Meanwhile, striker Kwame Thomas has signed a new one-year contract.

The 29-year-old was the Red Dragons’ top scorer last season with nine goals until a cruciate injury in April cruelly ended his season.

The former England U20 inter said: “Rob McElhenney called and told me I’d be looked after, which he didn’t have to do, and it has allowed me some peace of mind.

“It gives me the opportunity to not have to rush. The last thing you want to do is rush back and risk getting another injury.”

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