Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham soccer team is making its US debut in Cary. Here’s what to know.

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A Marvel movie star, sitcom actor and legendary Welsh soccer players: Cary’s got it all.

The Welsh soccer team Wrexham A.F.C. owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will hash it out this summer in The Soccer Tournament, a seven-on-seven tournament in Cary.

The winner-take-all tournament will be June 1 to 4 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Thirty-two teams will vie for a $1 million prize in a World Cup-style format with a group stage before the knockout stages.

The fifth-tier team has gained fame across the pond, thanks to its Hollywood connections.

Reynolds, of Marvel’s “Deadpool” fame, and McElhenney, known as the beloved Mac from FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” bought the Wrexham team in 2020.

The team has been the start of its own FX docuseries, called “Welcome to Wrexham.” The first season debuted last year.

Known as The Red Dragons, Wrexham was founded in 1864. It’s the oldest club in Wales and the third oldest professional association football team in the world.

They’ve been named as one of the first eight teams in the tournament alongside Mexican team Necaxa, the team of former U.S. team captain Clint Dempsey; a team run by U.S. women’s midfielder Heather O’Relly; and Hashtag United, a semi-pro English league founded by YouTuber Spencer Carmichael-Brown.

“Wrexham AFC is an incredible story showcasing the experience that can unfold when fans, players and owners are equally committed to the Club and the community,” said TST founder Jon Mugar in a news release. “We are proud to welcome the entire Wrexham AFC family to the US and TST to watch the Club compete in our electrifying format.”

A ticket waitlist is available on the TST website at thetournament.com.