Wrexham Includes Young American Goalkeeper for Friendlies Against Manchester United and Chelsea
Wrexham, the newly-promoted League Two side, has made an unusual move by including a young American goalkeeper, Phillip Falcon III, for their upcoming friendlies against Manchester United and Chelsea. The team has embarked on a two-week tour in the USA, where they will play four matches.
The club confirmed their travelling squad after flying out from Heathrow on Sunday morning. In addition to their regular playing squad, Wrexham has decided to include Falcon III, who is not currently on their books. The American keeper will join up with the squad during the trip and will train with the team as well as be a part of the matchday squad.
Falcon III is a college football player for the University of Philadelphia and has previously played baseball at high school. He has also represented Tampa Bay United’s under-23 side in the past. The club’s senior team is a member of the USL 2, which is the fourth tier of football in the USA. Falcon III describes himself as a great shot stopper with effective team command, the ability to play well under pressure, and provide offensive opportunities for the team. He is physically developed beyond his peers and possesses calm demeanor and leadership skills.
Falcon III will join first-team keepers Rob Lainton, Mark Howard, and Ben Foster in Phil Parkinson’s touring party. Foster recently signed a new deal with Wrexham through the end of the coming season and remains with the club. The former England international returned to Wrexham on a short-term deal in March and played a crucial role in helping the Red Dragons win the National League title.
Wrexham’s tour in the USA will last for two weeks, during which they will play a series of friendlies. Their first match will be against Chelsea on Wednesday in North Carolina. They will then face LA Galaxy II, Manchester United, and Philadelphia Union II before returning to Wales.
The team’s manager, Phil Parkinson, and his players are preparing for their upcoming League Two campaign, which will kick off with a home match against MK Dons on August 5.
In conclusion, Wrexham’s decision to include a young American goalkeeper, Phillip Falcon III, for their friendlies against Manchester United and Chelsea is an interesting move. Falcon III brings a unique skill set and experience to the team, having played college football and represented Tampa Bay United’s under-23 side. This tour in the USA will provide an opportunity for Falcon III to train with the squad and showcase his abilities. Wrexham fans will be eager to see how Falcon III performs alongside the team’s established keepers. The upcoming friendlies against top-tier clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea will also serve as valuable preparation for Wrexham as they gear up for their League Two campaign.