"Co-chairmen Reynolds and Mac pledged investment into the women's programme when they took over in 2021. Since then, the team have steadily evolved from a subsidiary part of the club into a serious project with long-term ambitions. Like the overall profile of the club, the Welcome to Wrexham documentary has helped to enhance the profile of the women's side and grow their fanbase."
"The start of that growth became evident when in 2023 a Welsh women's domestic record crowd of 9,511 watched Wrexham lift the Adran North title at the Racecourse Ground, with Reynolds, wife and Hollywood actress Blake Lively, and Mac in attendance. Days later Wrexham secured their tier one domestic licence - a milestone that requires clubs to meet higher standards in coaching, administration, facilities and player development."
"Then the team secured promotion to the Adran Premier, the top tier of Welsh women's football. That summer, Reynolds and Mac continued to prove their investment as they rewarded the side with their first set of semi-professional contracts."
Wrexham’s rise has gained global attention through the men’s team, documentary coverage, and celebrity ownership. Behind the spotlight, the club has prioritized long-term development by investing in the women’s programme, youth development, and infrastructure. Co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac pledged investment in the women’s team after taking over in 2021, and the programme has evolved into a serious long-term project. The women’s side gained wider visibility through the Welcome to Wrexham documentary and expanded its fanbase. In 2023, a Welsh domestic record crowd of 9,511 watched Wrexham win the Adran North title. Soon after, Wrexham secured a tier one domestic licence requiring higher standards in coaching, administration, facilities, and player development, then won promotion to the Adran Premier. The club followed with semi-professional contracts for the team.
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