Ryan Reynolds (L) and Rob McElhenney (R).Photo: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via GettyTheRob McElhenneyandRyan Reynoldsbromance is stronger than ever.Speaking to PEOPLE at aWrexham FCmatch in San Diego, right before the team pulled off a huge win against longtime powerhouse Manchester United, McElhenney, 46, raved over his friendship with the team’s “truly inspiring” co-owner.“I consider him one of my closest friends, and I didn’t even know him three years ago,” theAlways Sunny in Philadelphiacreator shares.McElhenney says he’s learned that Reynolds, 46, is a “kind and generous soul, and somebody you can rely on,” since entering their bid for the Welsh soccer team together in 2020.Rob McElhenney (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R).Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty"He’s such an inspiration," McElhenney continues, adding that theDeadpoolstar gives him “advice both professional and personal.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Since embarking on their adventure in sports ownership, McElhenney tells PEOPLE he and Reynolds' families have developed a strong friendship. “Our families have grown incredibly close, and even though we live on opposite coasts, we feel like we’re right next to each other.“Paul Rudd, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.Craig Colville/Huw Evans/ShutterstockMcElhenney calls the progress the club has made — the team waspromoted to the English Football Leaguein April — “a dream come true” and the result of lots of passion from himself and Reynolds.Since “the very beginning” of their endeavor, Wrexham’s famous co-owners have “taken this entire experience very seriously,” McElhenney explains. “With each day, it grows the responsibility of making sure that we hold what we promised to the town and to the club itself.“On Saturday, Wrexham will play Milton Keynes Dons Football Club of Buckinghamshire, England.
Ryan Reynolds (L) and Rob McElhenney (R).Photo: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty

TheRob McElhenneyandRyan Reynoldsbromance is stronger than ever.Speaking to PEOPLE at aWrexham FCmatch in San Diego, right before the team pulled off a huge win against longtime powerhouse Manchester United, McElhenney, 46, raved over his friendship with the team’s “truly inspiring” co-owner.“I consider him one of my closest friends, and I didn’t even know him three years ago,” theAlways Sunny in Philadelphiacreator shares.McElhenney says he’s learned that Reynolds, 46, is a “kind and generous soul, and somebody you can rely on,” since entering their bid for the Welsh soccer team together in 2020.Rob McElhenney (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R).Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty"He’s such an inspiration,” McElhenney continues, adding that theDeadpoolstar gives him “advice both professional and personal.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Since embarking on their adventure in sports ownership, McElhenney tells PEOPLE he and Reynolds' families have developed a strong friendship. “Our families have grown incredibly close, and even though we live on opposite coasts, we feel like we’re right next to each other.“Paul Rudd, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.Craig Colville/Huw Evans/ShutterstockMcElhenney calls the progress the club has made — the team waspromoted to the English Football Leaguein April — “a dream come true” and the result of lots of passion from himself and Reynolds.Since “the very beginning” of their endeavor, Wrexham’s famous co-owners have “taken this entire experience very seriously,” McElhenney explains. “With each day, it grows the responsibility of making sure that we hold what we promised to the town and to the club itself.“On Saturday, Wrexham will play Milton Keynes Dons Football Club of Buckinghamshire, England.
TheRob McElhenneyandRyan Reynoldsbromance is stronger than ever.
Speaking to PEOPLE at aWrexham FCmatch in San Diego, right before the team pulled off a huge win against longtime powerhouse Manchester United, McElhenney, 46, raved over his friendship with the team’s “truly inspiring” co-owner.
“I consider him one of my closest friends, and I didn’t even know him three years ago,” theAlways Sunny in Philadelphiacreator shares.
McElhenney says he’s learned that Reynolds, 46, is a “kind and generous soul, and somebody you can rely on,” since entering their bid for the Welsh soccer team together in 2020.
Rob McElhenney (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R).Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty

“He’s such an inspiration,” McElhenney continues, adding that theDeadpoolstar gives him “advice both professional and personal.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Since embarking on their adventure in sports ownership, McElhenney tells PEOPLE he and Reynolds' families have developed a strong friendship. “Our families have grown incredibly close, and even though we live on opposite coasts, we feel like we’re right next to each other.”
Paul Rudd, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.Craig Colville/Huw Evans/Shutterstock

McElhenney calls the progress the club has made — the team waspromoted to the English Football Leaguein April — “a dream come true” and the result of lots of passion from himself and Reynolds.
Since “the very beginning” of their endeavor, Wrexham’s famous co-owners have “taken this entire experience very seriously,” McElhenney explains. “With each day, it grows the responsibility of making sure that we hold what we promised to the town and to the club itself.”
On Saturday, Wrexham will play Milton Keynes Dons Football Club of Buckinghamshire, England.
source: people.com