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“Americans Love Reality TV” – Hundreds of US Fans Downplay Claim on Deadpool Star Ryan Reynolds’ $2.5 Million Investment Over Popularity in the Nation

Published 01/12/2023, 2:00 PM EST

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When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the soccer club Wrexham AFC for $2.5 million in February 2021, it caught the attention of many fans around the world. Wrexham AFC is a soccer club that plays in the fifth division of the English football league. And the fact that two big names were now a part of the club instantly put it in the spotlight.

While some people see Reynolds’ investment as a good thing for the club, others are less than thrilled. Recently, a Twitter user went viral with a “hot take” on the growing popularity of Wrexham AFC in the USA due to Ryan Reynolds.

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The claim regarding Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham AFC

The viral claim on Twitter said, “Wrexham’s popularity in the US is cool but its also kind of annoying”. The user further argued saying, “People will refuse to watch MLS because of quality but will happily support a club in the 5th tier of English soccer. Sorry but you’re not gonna argue that the National League is better than the MLS.” This definitely is a bold claim.

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Whether you agree with the Twitter user or not, it’s hard to deny that Reynolds’ investment has brought a lot of attention to Wrexham. Ryan Reynolds is a household name in the United States and his involvement with the team has led many Americans to take an interest in the team. It is undeniable that Reynolds’ star power has had a positive effect on the team’s popularity.

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But the comparison between the level of play in the National League and Major League Soccer is definitely up for debate.

US fans’ reaction to the claim

Hundred of US fans were quick to downplay this claim over popularity in the nation. MLS has been growing in popularity in recent years and is slowly starting to establish itself as a major player in the US sports landscape. There are also some fans who believe that it could one day rival the NFL in terms of popularity.

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Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

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With the growing increase of soccer fans around the nation, MLS still has a lot of potentials to grow. However, there are still many hurdles for the MLS to overcome. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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Saransh Chauhan is a Soccer Writer at EssentiallySports. He has an open-minded set of interests, from soccer and video games to anime and music. As an avid gamer, he enjoys playing all genres of video games.
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