Ryan Reynolds said he remains grateful for the journey of Wrexham A.F.C. despite a recent FA Cup loss to Chelsea.

The comments highlight the emotional volatility of the club's ascent and the owners' commitment to the community regardless of match results.

Following the match on March 12, 2024 [3], which ended in a 2-1 victory for Chelsea after extra time [2], Reynolds reflected on the highs and lows of the project. The actors purchased the Welsh football club in 2021 [1].

Reynolds said the experience of the club has been a mixture of success and failure. "We’ve had triumph, joy and loss — and I’m grateful for every moment of this Wrexham journey," Reynolds said.

He acknowledged the difficulty of the specific match result, noting that Chelsea’s comeback was tough. However, he said the experience will fuel the team for the next season.

Rob McElhenney, co-owner of the club, also addressed the defeat at the Racecourse Ground. He said it is heartbreaking to lose, but emphasized that the growth of the club and the love from the fans mean everything.

The journey of the club has been documented in the series “Welcome to Wrexham,” which portrays the intersection of professional sports and community identity in Wales. Reynolds and McElhenney have used the platform to highlight the emotional stakes of the team's progress since their acquisition [1].

“"We’ve had triumph, joy and loss — and I’m grateful for every moment of this Wrexham journey."”

The reaction from Reynolds and McElhenney underscores a shift in the club's branding from a simple sports investment to an emotional narrative of resilience. By framing a loss as a source of gratitude and fuel for the future, the owners maintain fan engagement and narrative momentum even when the team fails to advance in a major tournament.