AN ex-Wrexham AFC player says it's a “small world” as he learns two Wrexham girls are playing in a tournament his team hosts in America.
Gareth Evans is a coach at FC Dallas, who are hosting the Dallas Cup were Leah Burke and Abby Sheriff are currently playing representing Everton Football Collage.
Gareth said he had “no clue” that two Wrexham girls would be there and only found out after his mum sent him an article by the Leader.
He thinks the coincidence is “awesome” and said he will make sure he introduces himself to the girls.
The Dallas Cup is a youth football tournament where some very famous names have competed including David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Bukayo Saka, all as youth players.
Teams compete from all over the world, and previous winners include Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton, Real Madrid and River Plate.
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Wrexham-born Gareth has been in America since 2009, but previously had played for Wrexham AFC between 2003- 2008 in the Youth team for Steve Weaver and Joey Jones and then also the reserves with Joey Jones before he got in the first team.
He then played for Brian Carey, Brian Little and Dean Saunders before he left in 2008 and went to the USA in 2009.
He then played for 6 years in America and retired in 2016.
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Gareth said: “I’ve been in America since 2009 now and haven’t had chance to come back and visit for a few years but plan on coming back later this year. For sure the worst part about being away is missing family and friends!"
Gareth is finding Wrexham AFC’s recent success exciting and still follows them closely.
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He said: “I was a big fan of Wrexham growing up and remember watching Middlesbrough and Gazza play at the Racecourse in an FA Cup game and I was in the Youth team when we won the FA trophy in 2007 and was a part of the squad that beat Boston on the last day of the season to stay up!
“Ever since I left in 2009 I’ve followed them closely. Although it’s been a while since we’ve had too much to get excited about, it’s amazing to see how well the team is doing at the moment and the buzz around the team and town with Ryan and Rob in charge.
“Like everyone I’m hoping they can continue their form and get a promotion and win the cup at Wembley!”
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