Women's Club to Embark on First US Trip,
Starting This Summer
DETROIT, March 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:
ALLY), a financial services company with the United States' largest all-digital bank
and a leading brand in women's sports, today announced its historic
sponsorship of Wrexham AFC Women to help bring the club to the U.S.
for the first time this summer for the 2024 Wrex Coast Tour,
with dates to be announced soon.
The Wrexham AFC Women's trip, made possible by Ally, will
increase the club's visibility on a global stage, accelerating its
ambitions to become known as a top club worldwide. Ally also
announced its sponsorship of the Wrexham AFC Men's Summer Wrex
Coast Tour.
Wrexham AFC Co-Chairmen Rob
McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds
shared the news about the partnership in a new video released
today. Watch it HERE.
"We're grateful to everyone at Ally for their support in getting
the team out on the road this summer," added McElhenney and
Reynolds. "Beyond all of the wins at home, this tour is a fantastic
way for Wrexham AFC Women to show the world what they're made
of."
"At Ally, we're out to make women's sports unmissable. Sports
fans are going to want to come out to watch this tour," said
Andrea Brimmer, chief Marketing and
Public Relations officer at Ally. "The Wrexham AFC Women are
massively talented. They have the skills and heart to capture the
world's attention."
The team's U.S. trip will feature competitive matches as well as
collaborations with key figures in women's sports. More details on
U.S. stops and matches will be released at a later date.
About Wrexham AFC
Wrexham Association Football Club is
based in Wrexham, North Wales, and
competes in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football
league pyramid. Formed in 1864, they are the oldest club in
Wales and the third oldest
professional team in the world. Wrexham has won the Welsh Cup a
record 23 times and beaten some of the biggest clubs in the game in
the English FA Cup and UEFA European Cup Winners Cup. The STōK Cae
Ras, home to Wrexham AFC, is the world's oldest international
stadium that still continues to host international games.
Wrexham AFC is owned by Rob
McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
The goal of the new owners is to grow the team and establish
Wrexham AFC as a Premier League club in front of increased
attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive
difference to the wider community in Wrexham. This goal is being
pursued through four guiding principles: i) to protect the heritage
of Wrexham AFC; ii) to reinforce the values of the community; iii)
to use Rob and Ryan's resources to grow the exposure of the club at
home and abroad; and iv) to create a winning culture. For more
information, please visit wrexhamafc.co.uk.
About Wrexham AFC Women
Wrexham AFC Women, the
official women's football department of Wrexham AFC, was reformed
in 2018. Following the takeover of the Football Club on
February 9, 2021, Rob McElhenney and Ryan
Reynolds made an immediate financial investment into the
women's football section, and in 2023 the Club achieved promotion
to the top tier of Welsh women's football, the Adran Premier.
Wrexham AFC Women were subsequently able to realize their ambition
of becoming the first semi-professional women's football team in
Wales. The team also holds the
all-time Welsh domestic football attendance record of 9,511, set at
the Racecourse Ground on March 26,
2023.
About Ally Financial
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY)
is a financial services company with the nation's largest
all-digital bank and an industry-leading auto financing business,
driven by a mission to "Do It Right" and be a relentless ally for
customers and communities. The company serves approximately 11
million customers through a full range of online banking services
(including deposits, mortgage, and credit card products) and
securities brokerage and investment advisory services. The company
also includes a robust corporate finance business that offers
capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies, as well as
auto financing and insurance offerings. For more information,
please visit www.ally.com. For more information and disclosures
about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures. For
further images and news on Ally, please
visit http://media.ally.com.
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