Hollywood Actors Finalize Takeover of Welsh Soccer Club

Ryan Reynolds (L) at New York Comic Con. on Oct. 3, 2019, and Rob McElhenney in a panel discussion on Aug. 3, 2010. Steve Luciano/Matt Sayles/AP Photo

WREXHAM, Wales—Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are officially the new owners of Welsh club Wrexham, the third-oldest professional team in soccer.

“Can’t get to the Racecourse Ground fast enough. Game on,” Reynolds said on Twitter early Wednesday.