Wrexham have made an uncommon addition to their squad forward of the group's pre-season tour of the US - including an American goalkeeper not signed with the membership.

The League Two side have included Phillip Falcon III on their roster with the 6-foot-3-inch 'keeper presently plying his commerce for the University of Pennsylvania.

According to his SportsRecruits profile, he was named because the 2021 MLS NEXT Best GK of the Tournament (National Championship) and has been described as a "great shot stopper, [who] commands the team effectively, plays well out of the back under pressure, provides offensive opportunities for team, is strong/physically developed beyond his peers, [shows a] calm demeanor and leadership skills."

According to Wrexham's web site, Falcon is ready to play an vital position within the squad. "We will also be joined in America by young, American goalkeeper Philip Falcon III, who will join the squad to bolster the goalkeeping options for training and on matchdays," the membership mentioned.

Wrexham can be within the US for a two-week tour which incorporates 4 video games. The Red Dragons may have their work lower out as they face a star-studded Chelsea facet within the opening conflict on the Kenan Memorial Stadium in North Carolina.

The group then heads to Los Angeles the place they'll tackle LA Galaxy II on the Dignity Health Sports Park. A sport towards Manchester United at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium follows earlier than a closing journey to Subaru Park the place they'll spherical off the tour towards Philadelphia Union II.

Falcon is one among 4 goalkeepers within the squad with Rob Lainton and Mark Howard additionally that includes, in addition to the membership's first-choice shot-stopper Ben Foster.

Foster joined Wrexham in January and helped the facet safe promotion to League Two. The 40-year-old made simply eight appearances in whole and has since agreed a brand new short-term extension to stick with the Welsh membership.

Foster's resolution to hold on the fairytale story with Phil Parkinson's group comes as little shock following the membership's 2021 takeover by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

The pair have loved success after taking possession of the historic membership, and oversaw Wrexham's first league title in 45 years. The takeover has additionally been charted by the docuseries Welcome to Wrexham which is detailing the membership's journey all through the soccer leagues.