Chelsea, Wrexham to play first international soccer match at Kenan Stadium on July 19

Posted Apr 20, 2023
Two clubs with a rich history — Chelsea and Wrexham — will meet on Wednesday, July 19, in the first international soccer match in Kenan Stadium history and the first neutral-site meeting between the clubs. “We are excited to bring Chelsea and Wrexham to Chapel Hill for this fun and historic event,” UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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