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Leader Live
3 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Wrexham men and women set for The Soccer Tournament in US
Last summer, a friendly between the sides kicked-off Wrexham's unbeaten Wrex Coast Tour ahead of their promotion-winning League One campaign. And the clubs are all set to clash again next week when the Soccer Tournament (TST) gets underway in North Carolina - with Ben Tozer set to pull on a Wrexham shirt once more. For the third consecutive year, Wrexham Red Dragons take their spot in the event, which will be played in Cary, and the men continue their tilt at the $1 million prize against Bournemouth in their second Group F game on Wednesday, June 4. The Dragons will open their tournament against Real Athletico earlier in the day, while the group is completed by the CONCAFA SC. Wrexham Red Dragons women are also set for the competition, which starts in Group B with a clash versus Ultrain FC. Kansas City II and Drunken Monkeys are the other two teams in the group. 'TST soccer is electrifying,' said TST CEO Jon Mugar. 'Our goal is to become the preeminent soccer festival in the world. Judging by the number of returning fans and teams, we are well on our way. 'We have doubled the size of the women's field and a record 64 teams will compete in Cary. I can't wait to see the level of competition this June!' Wrexham Red Dragons men advanced to the round of 16 in both 2023 and 2024, scoring more goals than any other team in TST history. Goalkeeper Mark Howard has been a standout figure, keeping clean sheets and scoring clutch Target Score Time goals. Another impressive player has been striker George Boyd, holding the title of the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 11 goals. Former club captain Tozer, who this week announced his retirement, will represent Wrexham at the tournament. Men's squad: Aaron James; Abraham Rodriguez; Alex Moore; Ben Tozer; Brandon Barker; Callum Edwards; David Jones; George Boyd; Harry Ashfield; Jake Hyde; Liam McAlinden; Marc Albrighton; Navid Nasseri; Sak Hassan; Thomas Kelly; Yannick Parkes. Goalkeeper Delyth Morgan and Mia Roberts are members of the women's line-up. Women's squad: Brianne Reed; Delyth Morgan; Destiney Toussaint; Ella Dederick; Gabriella Cuevas; Havana Solaun; Katie Chapman; Kelly Ann Livingstone; Lindsay Agnew; Mia Roberts; Nicole Baxter; Rachel Unitt.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Wrexham and Newport defender Tozer retires
Former Wrexham and Newport County defender Ben Tozer has announced his retirement from football. Having helped Cheltenham Town win League Two in 2020-21, centre-back Tozer was a pivotal figure as Wrexham gained back-to-back promotions in 2023 and 2024. The 35-year-old - who also had stints with Swindon Town, Newcastle United, Northampton Town, Colchester United and Yeovil Town - ended his career with Forest Green Rovers. "Yeah, retiring, hanging my boots up, whatever you want to call it," he told The Football Fill-In. "I think you know when you know. If you're honest with yourself, that's when you've got to look at yourself and think 'it's too much to go again'. I'm just ready to finish." Wrexham 'on march to history' after promotion Is ruthless streak key to Wrexham's success? Hughes and Hatswell could be a 'recipe for success' - O'Brien Plymouth-born Tozer made his senior debut with Swindon in 2007 before joining Newcastle a year later. He made two first-team appearances for the Magpies before joining Northampton permanently in 2011 following two loan stints with the Cobblers. Following a brief loan spell with Colchester, Tozer made the switch to Yeovil for the 2015-16 season before spending two campaigns at Newport. He featured 76 times for the Exiles, scoring four goals, before leaving Rodney Parade for Cheltenham in 2018. Tozer captained the Robins and played every minute of every league game as they won the 2020-21 League Two title. He became a real favourite in north Wales as he made 136 appearances for Wrexham, scoring seven goals and helping them secure two of their three promotions under Phil Parkinson. Tozer's final season in football saw him make 34 appearances in all competitions for Forest Green Rovers last season - with Tozer being captain in just under half of those. "I've enjoyed a lot of it, it's been hard as well," Tozer added. "I've loved it. Especially the memories that I've made, what I've managed to achieve. I'm happy, I'm proud of myself." Wrexham wrote on X: "A fantastic career and wishing you the very best in your retirement."
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Wrexham and Newport defender Tozer retires
Centre-back Ben Tozer's final goal in professional football came in Wrexham's 2-0 win against Gillingham in November 2023 [Getty Images] Former Wrexham and Newport County defender Ben Tozer has announced his retirement from football. Having helped Cheltenham Town win League Two in 2020-21, centre-back Tozer was a pivotal figure as Wrexham gained back-to-back promotions in 2023 and 2024. Advertisement The 35-year-old - who also had stints with Swindon Town, Newcastle United, Northampton Town, Colchester United and Yeovil Town - ended his career with Forest Green Rovers. "Yeah, retiring, hanging my boots up, whatever you want to call it," he told The Football Fill-In. "I think you know when you know. If you're honest with yourself, that's when you've got to look at yourself and think 'it's too much to go again'. I'm just ready to finish." Plymouth-born Tozer made his senior debut with Swindon in 2007 before joining Newcastle a year later. He made two first-team appearances for the Magpies before joining Northampton permanently in 2011 following two loan stints with the Cobblers. Advertisement Following a brief loan spell with Colchester, Tozer made the switch to Yeovil for the 2015-16 season before spending two campaigns at Newport. He featured 76 times for the Exiles, scoring four goals, before leaving Rodney Parade for Cheltenham in 2018. Tozer captained the Robins and played every minute of every league game as they won the 2020-21 League Two title. He became a real favourite in north Wales as he made 136 appearances for Wrexham, scoring seven goals and helping them secure two of their three promotions under Phil Parkinson. Tozer's final season in football saw him make 34 appearances in all competitions for Forest Green Rovers last season - with Tozer being captain in just under half of those. Advertisement "I've enjoyed a lot of it, it's been hard as well," Tozer added. "I've loved it. Especially the memories that I've made, what I've managed to achieve. I'm happy, I'm proud of myself." Wrexham wrote on X: "A fantastic career and wishing you the very best in your retirement."
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Ex-Wrexham and Newport defender Tozer retires
Former Wrexham and Newport County defender Ben Tozer has announced his retirement from helped Cheltenham Town win League Two in 2020-21, centre-back Tozer was a pivotal figure as Wrexham gained back-to-back promotions in 2023 and 35-year-old - who also had stints with Swindon Town, Newcastle United, Northampton Town, Colchester United and Yeovil Town - ended his career with Forest Green Rovers."Yeah, retiring, hanging my boots up, whatever you want to call it," he told The Football Fill-In."I think you know when you know. If you're honest with yourself, that's when you've got to look at yourself and think 'it's too much to go again'. I'm just ready to finish." Plymouth-born Tozer made his senior debut with Swindon in 2007 before joining Newcastle a year made two first-team appearances for the Magpies before joining Northampton permanently in 2011 following two loan stints with the a brief loan spell with Colchester, Tozer made the switch to Yeovil for the 2015-16 season before spending two campaigns at featured 76 times for the Exiles, scoring four goals, before leaving Rodney Parade for Cheltenham in captained the Robins and played every minute of every league game as they won the 2020-21 League Two became a real favourite in north Wales as he made 136 appearances for Wrexham, scoring seven goals and helping them secure two of their three promotions under Phil final season in football saw him make 34 appearances in all competitions for Forest Green Rovers last season - with Tozer being captain in just under half of those. "I've enjoyed a lot of it, it's been hard as well," Tozer added."I've loved it. Especially the memories that I've made, what I've managed to achieve. I'm happy, I'm proud of myself."Wrexham wrote on X: "A fantastic career and wishing you the very best in your retirement."
