Report: Kenan Stadium To Host Chelsea vs. Wrexham Pre-Season Soccer Match

Posted Feb 26, 2023
English soccer clubs Manchester United and Chelsea have been offered the chance to play Wrexham, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Robert McElhenney, during their pre-season tours of America. There are unconfirmed reports of a provisional agreement in place for Wrexham's game against Chelsea to be held at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on July 19. (The Mirror)

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