{"id":345020,"date":"2026-07-19T05:20:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T05:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/345020\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T05:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T05:20:42","slug":"a-british-soccer-showdown-comes-to-tampa-next-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/345020\/","title":{"rendered":"A British soccer showdown comes to Tampa next weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WrexhamCredit: Wrexham AFC<\/p>\n

Tampa is getting a taste of English soccer this summer as Welsh Wrexham AFC and English Leeds United come to Raymond James Stadium for a preseason match.<\/p>\n

The game, scheduled for July 25, is part of TEG Sport\u2019s 2026 USA Summer Tour bringing the champions and Premier League to American fans following the FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

Wrexham\u2019s visit comes as the club continues its rise from a lower league team into one of soccer\u2019s most talked-about organizations. Since being purchased by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny in 2021, the club has gained worldwide attention through the documentary series \u201cWelcome to Wrexham.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leeds United does not have the same worldwide fame but did recently get promoted to the Premier League in 2025, putting the team in the top tier of English soccer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tickets start at $61 for Wrexham AFC vs. Leeds United on Saturday, July 25, in Tampa.<\/a><\/p>\n

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This article appears in July 16 \u2013 22, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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