Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson expressed his excitement about the club's upcoming pre-season tour of the United States, calling it a "special" and "privileged" opportunity. The team will face Premier League opposition, including Leeds United, Liverpool, and Parkinson's former club Sunderland. This marks a return to the US after successful tours in previous years, which have drawn large crowds partly due to the club's global profile under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and the "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary.

Parkinson highlighted the difficulty of securing such high-profile matches, especially with the World Cup. He emphasized that the club "never, ever take it for granted" and wants the players to appreciate the experience of traveling across the Atlantic. Wrexham will play Leeds on July 26th in Tampa, followed by Liverpool on July 30th in New York, and Sunderland on August 2nd in Philadelphia.

The manager reflected on the "incredible" memories and reception the club has received during past US tours. He noted the anticipation for this trip due to the prestigious stadiums and opponents. While forward Ryan Hardie will miss the tour due to injury, Ryan Longman is expected to resume training, and Elliot Lee will travel to the US to continue his fitness work.