Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney add third soccer membership to portfolio after Wrexham success
RYAN REYNOLDS and Rob McElhenney have purchased Colombian top-flight aspect La Equidad.
The duo, who’ve owned Wrexham since 2021, are a part of a star-studded consortium which have accomplished the acquisition.
Along with Reynolds and McElhenney, Hollywood actress Eva Longoria can also be a part of the possession group, in addition to MLB star Justin Verlander and mannequin spouse Kate Upton, podcaster Scott Galloway and former NBA participant Shawn Marion.
The consortium is fronted by actual property investor Al Tylis and enterprise affiliate Sam Porter.
In 2021, they accomplished the acquisition of Mexican aspect Membership Necaxa.
Reynolds and McElhenney got here onboard final April, with the consortium taking a reciprocal stake in Wrexham.
Upon the consortium finishing their newest takeover, Porter advised The Athletic: “I’m happy to substantiate that Al Tylis, our funding companions, and I’ve efficiently acquired Membership Deportivo La Equidad.
“That is an unbelievable alternative to boost the membership’s progress in each side and to turn out to be an integral a part of Colombian soccer.
“We’re privileged to collaborate with an excellent group of buyers, together with Eva Longoria, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, and Shawn Marion, who’ve been instrumental in our venture at Membership Necaxa in Mexico.
“Collectively, we’re dedicated to elevating the membership to its highest potential.”
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La Equidad have been based in 1982 and gained the Copa Colombia in 2008.
Final season they completed thirteenth of their nation’s 20-team high flight.
They may now obtain an identical enhance to Wrexham and Membership Necaxa.
Wrexham have climbed from the Nationwide League to the higher echelons of League One since being taken over.
They’re additionally the topic of hit documentary sequence “Welcome to Wrexham” and have seen their profile develop considerably worldwide.
The Welsh aspect have toured the US over the past two pre-seasons.
Membership Necaxa even have a docu-series within the works.
Titled “Bienvenido a Necaxa”(Welcome to Necaxa), it’s set to air on FX and Disney+.
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