Welcome to Wrexham, say hello to your newest competitor! As owning international football clubs becomes the latest trend, ESPN is launching a new docuseries following daytime TV hostsMark ConsuelosandKelly Ripaas they dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of Italian soccer—not as spectators, but as team owners.
Set in the heart of southern Italy, the ESPN original seriesRunning With the Wolveschronicles the couple’s bold journey as owners of Campobasso FC, a gritty Serie C soccer club known as the “Lupi” (Italian for “Wolves”). Since taking the reins in 2022,Consuelos and Ripa have helped breathe new life into the once-struggling teamand reignited passion among the club’s loyal fanbase.
‘Live With Kelly and Mark’ Stars Call New Project a ‘Labor of Love’
As the Wolves enter the 2025 campaign, the stakes have never been higher. Injuries affect the team as a relentless head coach pushes players to the brink, while theLive With Kelly and Markcouple feel the pressure of the fans’ demands. The Wolves’ margin of error is slim as they teeter from a playoff team to facing relegation. Through it all, viewers get an unprecedented look at how Mark and Kelly balance the pressures of ownership, family life, their careers—and the dream of leading Campobasso FC to glory.Running With the Wolvesis a dramatic, inspiring, and often humorous behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to transform a soccer club.
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“Running With the Wolvesis a soccer story rooted in heart, determination, and never giving up,” Consuelos and Ripa shared. “Campobasso FC represents the underdog that lives in all of us. Building the Campobasso FC project from the ground-up has been one of the wildest and most rewarding adventures we’ve ever taken on, and we can’t wait for new and longtime fans to join us for this ride. We are just getting started!”
The daytime talk show hosts announced their new series on their morning show. After Consuelos called it a “labor of love,” Ripa followed up with, “As a person whohasbeen in labor,I can say assuredly and with 100 percent accuracy, it is much easier to give birth to children than what is happening in our lives.Because I feel like, well … I try to stay out of it as much as possible, because I don’t know what I’m talking about, and I know enough to know what I don’t know, which is everything.”
Live With Kelly and Markairs weekdays. Check your local listing for time and channel.
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