Cacace: From Wrexham to World Cup Dream
All White defender Liberato Cacace has revealed he was unaware of the popular ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series until his former Welsh club, Wrexham AFC, expressed interest in securing his signature last year. The 22-year-old is currently in Florida with the New Zealand national football team, the All Whites, as they gear up for crucial World Cup qualifying matches.
Cacace, a key player in the All Whites squad, spent a season with Wrexham in League Two, gaining valuable experience in English football before moving on. While he didn't follow the documentary charting the club's journey under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, he acknowledges the global attention it has brought to Wrexham.
“I hadn’t seen the documentary until they were interested in me,” Cacace stated. “I knew it was pretty big, but I didn’t really watch it. It’s good for the club, good for the profile of the team, and good for the league as well.”
The All Whites are currently in Florida undertaking training sessions and friendly matches as part of their preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The team faces a challenging schedule as they strive to secure a spot in the finals. Cacace's experience and defensive capabilities will be vital to their chances.
The documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham' has significantly boosted the profile of the Welsh club and League Two, attracting a global audience and raising awareness of the lower tiers of English football. Cacace’s time with Wrexham provided him with a taste of that heightened exposure, even if he wasn’t fully aware of the documentary’s impact at the time.
