Overview
- The squad landed in Melbourne on July 7 to begin its first Australia–New Zealand preseason tour with matches scheduled against Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix.
- Captain James McClean stressed that the trip is “not a holiday” and that each match is serious preparation for the Championship’s higher demands.
- Manager Phil Parkinson said every area of the club must raise its standards to compete in what he called one of the world’s toughest leagues.
- Owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney since 2021, Wrexham has climbed three straight divisions to reach the Championship for the first time in 43 years.
- The tour also aims to expand Wrexham’s global footprint and deepen fan engagement following the success of the “Welcome to Wrexham” documentary.