The 'Gossip Girl' actress reveals that her non-alcoholic drink mixer company she founded in 2021 will be the sleeve sponsor of Wrexham AFC's women's first team shirts.
- Jul 29, 2022
AceShowbiz - Blake Lively's Betty Buzz company is a new sponsor of Ryan Reynolds' soccer team. In late July, Wrexham AFC, who are co-owned by her husband and his actor pal Rob McElhenney, announced a deal with the company, revealing the non-alcoholic drink mixer company she founded in 2021 will be the sleeve sponsor of their women's first team shirts.
"I'm honored to have the Wrexham AFC Women's team represent Betty Buzz," the 34-year-old actress said. "They stand for all that we aspire to; strength, joy, fortitude, grace and bringing people together in celebration."
Betty Buzz and Wrexham AFC Women have put pen to paper on an agreement for an initial two seasons, and the logo will feature on the left sleeve of the match shirts. Executive Director Humphrey Ker added, "Betty Buzz and the Wrexham AFC Women's team has long felt like a great fit. Now, we are delighted that the change to the Club's partnership with Aviation American Gin has made this possible."
Ryan and Rob acquired the Welsh National League side in 2020, and in 2021, the "Deadpool" star admitted being a co-owner of the club was "more magical" than he ever imagined. He wrote on his Instagram account, "Being co-chairman of @Wrexham_FC is more magical than I'd have ever thought (sic)"
The Hollywood duo watched their team draw 1-1 with Torquay United on their first visit to the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham's home stadium. The ambitious club, however, hit a stumbling block last season when Wrexham narrowly missed out on promotion to League Two, finishing second in the National League table behind Stockport County, before losing to Grimsby Town in the play-offs in May.
Still, the Dragons are short-priced favorites to win this year's National League and make it into the English Football League (EFL). A documentary about the pair acquiring the club, entitled "Welcome To Wrexham", is to launch on August 25 exclusively on Disney+ in the United Kingdom.
