WREXHAM have made the unusual move to include a young American goalkeeper for their friendlies against Manchester United and Chelsea.
The newly-promoted League Two side have jetted out to the USA for a two-week tour which will see them play four matches.
After flying out from Heathrow on Sunday morning, the club have confirmed their travelling squad.
As well as their playing squad, Wrexham have also included a player not currently on their books.
American keeper Phillip Falcon III will also join up with the squad during the trip.
Falcon III is set to train with the squad and will be a part of the team on matchdays, the statement confirms.
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The youngster plays college football for the University of Philadelphia and has previously played baseball at high school.
He has also represented Tampa Bay United’s under-23 side in the past, with the club’s senior team a member of the USL 2 in the fourth tier of football in the USA.
He describes himself 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, with calm demeanour & leadership skills.”
Falcon III joins first-team keepers Rob Lainton, Mark Howard and Ben Foster in Phil Parkinson’s touring party.
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Foster remains with the club after signing a new deal through to the end of the coming season.
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The former England international returned to the club on short-term deal in March and helped the Red Dragons win the National League title.
Wrexham will spend two weeks in the USA and begin their schedule of friendlies against Chelsea on Wednesday in North Carolina.
They will then play against LA Galaxy II, Manchester United and Philadelphia Union II before returning to Wales.
Parkinson and his players begin their League Two campaign at home to MK Dons on August 5.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
