With apologies to Atlanta’s most famous beverage, those with discerning taste know that things go better with Arsenal. Just ask Atlanta native Doug Goodwin.Doug began following English football as a teenager in the mid-90′s where he became familiar with Arsenal, and lesser teams such as Newcastle and Manchester United. At the time, there was scant television coverage of the Premiership, so Doug relied on a Sunday evening highlight show to quench his thirst.In 2003/2004, drinking in a flavorful mix of Arsenal matches on satellite TV and those fashionable red & white kits, Doug knew there was no beating the real thing!Doug traveled in 2005 to see Arsenal vs. Blackburn Rovers and a Carling Cup match vs. Reading a few nights later. When reminiscing about those nights at Highbury, Doug calls them, two of the best nights of my life!Already active on the BigSoccer site, Doug got the call to be Atlanta Branch Manager when his predecessor moved out of state. Ask Doug about being an Arsenal supporter, and he is emphatic in his response, We love a team that has a rich, interesting and sometimes controversial history and remains relevant in the football world. When I’m out and about, wearing a shirt or jacket with an Arsenal crest and see someone else wearing one, you can acknowledge one another’s class and taste!When asked where Gooners in the Atlanta area can catch the matches, Doug mentions at The Brewhouse Café in Little 5 Points, or Fadó Irish Pub in Buckhead as the most likely venues.Brewhouse Cafe
401 Moreland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 525-7799Fadó Irish Pub Atlanta
73 Buckhead Ave
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone (404) 841-0066According to Doug, when organized meet-ups do occur, it’s usually for big matches vs. Scum, ManUre, Chel$ki, Liverpool and Champions League action.Doug implores Atlanta Gooners, SPEAK UP! Let me know you’re a supporter and if you’re interested in getting together for match viewings.Last but not least Doug says, I love the Arsenal and am red & white til I die!Doug Goodwin Atlanta Branch Manager
atlanta@arsenalamerica.com

Deep in the heart of Texas, as the song goes, lies the cultural and political oasis that is Austin. Known as a hotbed of live music, art, and film, Austin also boasts a fervent group of Arsenal supporters, and at their core is Derron Podd.Originally from Connecticut, Derron came to Austin in 2004, to attend the University of Texas. The Austin Branch Manager honors were bestowed upon him, during a visit to Chelsea Piers in New York City for Arsenal America’s Dennis Bergkamp testimonial match.
He credits his brother Sean, and his friend Sebastian, .“..for nurturing my dedication/obsession/love for all things Arsenal, while still in its infancy, but says, as a person both blessed and cursed with an astounding standard for aesthetics, there was no choice other than the Arsenal.”Derron numbers amongst his favorite Arsenal memories, “stepping onto the Highbury pitch with my fellow Arsenal Americans just weeks before the demolition began, as well as, having a pint and a laugh with famed Gooner Johnny Rotten”, during his visit to Austin.In one of those moments that speaks of an Arsenal supporter’s heart, Derron recounts traveling to Paris for the 2006 Champions League Final, “After multiple failed attempts to enter the Stade de France less than legally, I was able to negotiate in broken French to buy an unused ticket at half for 100 Euros (10x less than what the TWO scalpers outside that stadium were demanding before the match). Seeing my beloved Arsenal on the pitch for the first time as I ran to my seat was one of the greatest experiences anyone could ask for. Strangely, I don’t have the foggiest what happened after the 76th minute. Weird.”When asked about Gooners in the Austin area, he proclaims, “The Austin Gooners are a proud family and want all to know. We now best the local Chelsea, United, and Liverpool fans in number, voice, and heart. Despite our large fan-base, we have not been maligned with the “casual fan syndrome” that seems to affect our esteemed rivals. We are there for every match – FSC or Setanta, Premiership, Champions League or Carling Cup.”On matchdays, Austin Gooners can typically be found watching the Arsenal at Cuatros, which is located in the West Campus area at the corner of 24th and San Gabriel.Cuatros
1004 24th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 243-6361
www.cuatrosaustin.comGooners in and around Austin are encourage to contact Derron about match meet-ups. Of the local supporters, Derron is effusive in his praise, saying, “I’d really like to applaud all the Austin Gooners for their dedication. Check out our ramblings at www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/austingooners.”In a city known for its appreciation of culture, individuality, and artistic expression, it is fitting that there is such a committed group of people that appreciate the beauty of the Gunners. As Derron puts it, “football is sport, Arsenal is Art.”Derron Podd
Austin Branch Manager
austin@arsenalamerica.com

If you love Arsenal, and are in Baltimore, come on down to The Abbey Burger Bistro experience The Charm City Gooners.  We meet up every week to see our beloved Arsenal.  From pints to pitches, we talk and debate it all.The Charm City Gooners in Baltimore area can be found at The Abbey Burger Bistro.  They will be the ones singing and cheering for our beloved Gunners!  ARSENAL!  ARSENAL!  ARSENAL!
The Abbey Burger Bistro
1041 Marshall Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
443-453-9698
If you are in town and want to meet up, feel free to drop us a line at baltimore@arsenalamerica.com.  You can follow them on Facebook or Twitter.  See you at The Abbey!

Boston – Nick Lellenberg – boston@arsenalamerica.comHaving recently taken over as Branch Officer for Kevin Essington, who’s moved out of town, Nick is looking forward to establishing a vibrant branch of Arsenal America in Boston called the “Bean Town Gooners”.  Most Boston-area Arsenal supporters catch matches at The Blackthorn in Southie.For more info on catching matches in Boston, or joining the Bean Town Gooners, contact Nick via email – boston@arsenalamerica.comThe Blackthorn
471 W Broadway
(between Dorchester St & F St)
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 269-5510Access via Broadway T stop on Red Line to Braintree

Charsenal Branch Manager Travis Poole got his first taste of Arsenal in 2002. He always loved soccer and began to follow the EPL while in high school. Looking for a team to support and knowing right off, it wouldn’t be Man U or Chelsea, Arsenal grabbed his attention.  Their one touch passing, attacking football was very easy on the eyes.One of Travis’s favorite Arsenal moments was watching the ball curl into the net after it left Arshavin’s boot defeating Barcelona in the Champions League.  The sheer
excitement from all the Arsenal supporters will never be forgotten.After attending a match at the Grove and experiencing the overwhelming feeling of belonging Travis had the idea to start a local supporters group. Charsenal was the answer. Charsenal seeks to unite supporters in the Charleston area so that Gooners cancollectively view matches, talk strategy, and laugh at Spurs. Together we’ll live, breathe, and dream everything Arsenal. The Future Is Bright…The Future Is Red And White.Madra Rua http://madraruapub.com/1034 East Montague AvenueNorth Charleston, SC 294054917(843) 554-2522Branch Manager:Travis Poolecharleston@arsenalamerica.comFacebook: Charsenalhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Charsenal/217982858216574?sk=info

The Arsenal obsession started pretty much when Henry joined in 1999. Michael Petko followed him during the 1998 world cup after a buddy of his had a t-shirt with Henry’s name on it. At first he thought it was strange, a French national team jersey with that name on it! When Henry moved to Arsenal and Michael saw the style of football they played, it was over. So attractive to watch! They would make those passes that looked like they were to nobody, because even the camera man couldn’t keep track! Like all of us it was sad to see him go, but the obsession with the team had already taken over.Michael had been thinking of the idea of starting a supporters group for a while. It was only just recently when he just decided to give it a go! He had been on soccer forums for years and knew there were supporters here, but it never occurred to him to try and organize them. He also know about 5 or 6 Gooners just through the Sunday league that he plays in. Michael knew Arsenal America was the only way to go, as Arsenal America had helped out when he and his dad went to their first match at the Emirates in 2007. He’s hoping the Charlotte chapter gets to the level as some of the other big chapters! If not, they’ll have fun regardless!1) City and State:  Charlotte, NC

2) Branch leader name and contact information:
Michael Petko,
charlotte@arsenalamerica.com

3) Name and location of your public viewing location (website if applicable):
Big Ben British Pub & Restaurant,
http://www.bigbenpub.com/

4) The approximate number of members in your branch: 15 -20

5) Branch website information.
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queen-City-Gooners/245044975517267
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/QueenCityGooner
Website: queencitygooners.weebly.com

On a fateful afternoon in August of 1998, Matt Hornberger found himself in a central London pub watching the Charity Shield match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United.Matt recalls, “The Manchester United fans were classless wankers, so I was hoping for an Arsenal win.” History tells us, Matt’s hopes were realized as The Gunners won 3-0.Some time later, Matt crossed paths with Arsenal supporters from his local pub, and says, “I’ve been a fan ever since.”Matt became the Chicago Branch Manager in 2005, but demurs, saying, “In all honesty, our branch manager in spirit will always be Gary Winters. The man doesn’t miss a match and is always waiting with a pint in hand for both the new and old supporters.”According to Matt, there is only “one legitimate Arsenal pub in Chicago”, The Globe Pub, currently a finalist for Best Soccer Bar.The Globe Pub
1934 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 871-3757Asked about the fans at The Globe, Matt replies, “There are supporters present for every single match that is televised. Larger crowds gather for the weekend matches and mid-week Champions League ties. Send me an e-mail and we’ll try to save you a spot.”Thanks to Arsenal America, Matt was fortunate enough to see the final match at Highbury.Matt recalls, “There are so many football moments that are wonderful – but my best memory is leaving something special on one of Highbury’s walls before the final match. I will never forget that day and am forever grateful to the friends that allowed me to share it with them.” Then without hesitation, he says, “My second favorite memory is the 25th of April, 2004.”Like so many of his fellow Branch Managers, Matt reckons the best thing about supporting Arsenal, is “the other supporters I have met in Chicago, London and elsewhere.”In a city of almost 3 million people, it’s nice to know you can still find a true Gooner!
Matt Hornberger 
Chicago Branch Manager
chicago@arsenalamerica.com

Begining at the start of 2002/03 season a couple of Gooners name Steve and Chris started meeting up at Trinity Hall to watch matches. It started out small with less then 5 people for the smaller games. As the word started getting around about the attendance grew. Big matches have drawn 40+ Gooners recently and today is still the go to place to meet up with fellow Gooners. If the match is on TV a group of Arsenal supporters will be there.Trinity Hall
5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, #250
Dallas, Texas
http://trinityhall.tv/Dallas – Steve Rossen – dallas@arsenalamerica.com

Denver – Kaieli Higginson – denver@arsenalamerica.com

Most of the Fort Lauderdale Gooners have been Arsenal fans for several years, some their whole lives and others just this past season.  Whatever the case may be all are welcome. There are people from all walks of life and being that South Florida is a vacation destination helps the cause. The other great advantage to being in south Florida is that no matter the time you can always have a pint! And that’s really how it all started to tell the truth, guys coming into the pub at 11am to grab some food and drink and taking notice that they were all watching the Arsenal. With 19 flat screens they’ve got it all covered the only thing missing is………YOU!Maguire’s Hill 16
535 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3215
(954) 764-4453Branch Manager:
Josh Pina
fortlauderdale@arsenalamerica.com

The lack of football-friendly pubs in Jackson, Mississippi has not given Frank Garrison the blues. The Atlanta native settled in Jackson about 8 years ago, and when the idea of Branch Offices was floated around, he eagerly volunteered for duty.Frank first caught sight of Arsenal watching the Fox Sports highlight shows in the mid-late 1990′s. In the spring of 1998, He made it to Highbury where an FA Cup tie was taking place. Unable to get inside for the match, he was still in awe of the stadium, the neighborhood, the supporters and the atmosphere.The romance continued as Frank watched Arsenal players help France win the World Cup that very same year. He also says, “It helped that the name, Arsenal, did not include a specific geographic reference, so it was easier for me to feel an alliegance to a club that did not have a place name in its title”. By the time he made it over for his first match, the love affair was complete.After his initial trip in 2003, he went back again in December/January 2005/2006 to see the Gunners against West Brom and Villareal. More recently, in November 2007, Frank saw Arsenal and ManUre play to a 2-2 draw, as well as an away match versus Slavia Prague.His favorite memory is the Champions League Semi-Final match in 2005 at Highbury. He recalls, “Final night match at Highbury, only European Semi at Highbury, and I was there. 1-0. Magical.”Frank is also an Ole Miss season ticket holder and says “Supporting Arsenal is the closest thing I’ve found to (and in many ways, it surpasses) the fervor, the passion and the dedication of SEC football here in the USA. The devotion is absolute. I have to respect that”.“Aside from the fantastic football”, Frank continues, “my experience, while certainly not extensive, has been that Arsenal supporters are the friendliest, most open supporters there are if you know what you’re talking about, football-wise anyway, and I usually do (I think)”.The lack of football-friendly pubs, means match meet-ups in Jackson, are highly irregular. When they do happen, they’re usually at Frank’s place.ArsenalAmerica Jackson, MS Branch Manager, Frank Garrison “with” Lauren.Frank Garrison – jackson@arsenalamerica.com

True story…Jacksonville Gooner Adam Guillette was 10 years old when his father brought home two footballs.  One was an Arsenal ball, the other?  Spurs.  He chose wisely.  Ask him…Fast forward a few years and many conversations and Adam realized that there were OTHER Gooners out there, so why not get together and cheer on the club together? “Arsenal plays the most attractive football in the world, and we have an obligation to share this beauty with as many people as possible.” Well put Adam!Come visit Adam and the rest of the Jacksonville Gooners…Fionn MacCools333 1st Street N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Jacksonvillegooners.comBranch head: Adam Guillette
jacksonville@arsenalamerica.com

The Kansas City Gooners have been at it since the mid 2000′s, and have continued to grow sincea.  David Przybylinski is the Branch Manager, and has been an Arsenal faithful since the 1999/2000 season.  He began watching matches, and soon fell in love with “the Arsenal way” of football.  ”Arsenal play such a dynamic game, and are very different from the other teams in Europe.”  David has also played football since 1978 and is a student of the game . . . dare we say Wenger-esque.David’s favorite Arsenal memory; “Sitting in the stands at the final match at Highbury on May 6, 2006, we needed to win and Spurs needed to lose so we retained a spot in the Champions League.  West Ham beat Spurs and we beat Wigan.  The celebration of the closing of the stadium was amazing and it was great to be a part of it.”David’s favorite player is and will be, Dennis Bergkamp.  Dennis was a true master of the game, and an Arsenal stalwart for over 10 years.So where can you watch the Arsenal when in Kansas City?  Here you go:Weekends:
Johnny’s Power & Light District
1310 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
(816) 268-2260Weekdays:
The Gaf
7122 Womall
Kansas City Missouri 64113If you have any questions or want to meet up with the Kansas City Gooners, please don’t hesitate to e-mail David at kansascity@arsenalamerica.com.

Calling all Los Angeles Gooners!  If you are in LA, you MUST stop by The Fox and Hounds to grab a pint with The LA Gooners. Casey Duggan has been the Branch Manager for the past few seasons, and supports an arsenal (no pun intended) of fantastic supporters. Originally born in San Francisco, where he grew up skateboarding and somewhat oblivious to the beautiful game, he eventually moved south.Luke had his Obi-Wan and Casey had his best friend Bergin, who badgered him with constant praise for The Arsenal. Eventually, Casey made it to the pub at 6:30AM to catch a match, where upon the Gunners dispatched Liverpool, 2-0.Amidst the early morning pints, the upraised voices of the Arsenal faithful, the boos of the unhappy Scousers, Casey says, “I had never in my life experienced anything like it”.The following week, with the 2-nil victory permanently etched in his memory, he found he was so excited; he couldn’t sleep, and arrived at the pub well before it opened. “I haven’t missed a match since”, he says proudly.When Casey is not busy updating the L.A. Gooners website, he and “a great group of loyal supporters” can be found at The Fox And Hounds Pub in Studio City, for every match. All Gooners are encouraged to come on down and have a pint!He laments not yet having made the pilgrimage to see Arsenal play in person but says one of the best things about being a Gooner is, “Even if we lose, we can hold our heads up high and know we played better football than the other teams. And we got Kevin Costner on our side”.Casey counts a recent Arsenal memory amongst his favorite moments, as the Gunners played Bolton at the end of the season. He recalls, “We had not won a game in our last 6 and team morale was at a season low. Arsenal went down 2 nil in the first half, and Abou Diaby was sent off for a horrible 2-footed tackle. Things were not looking good. A ten Man Arsenal returned to the pitch in the second half. By now, it’s pouring rain at the Reebok. It was William Gallas who struck first for Arsenal in the 63rd, Then Robin van Persie in the 69th. Another draw looked imminent when None other than Cesc Fabregas Scored a heroic 90th minute dagger Saving the day. The players were exhausted and soaking wet but they never gave up”.When not at the pub, Casey can often be found hanging with his cat, named The Bear, who watches all the matches at home, and is a particular fan of Theo Walcott.Casey Duggan, LA Gooners Branch Manager - la@arsenalamerica.com.

The Memphis Gooners were incorporated in 2009 after several members decided it was time to move from the living room to the local pub.  Branch manager Chris Lareau has been a fan since 1999 and enjoys the Gunners attacking football.  Recently, Chris has fond memories of Andre Arshavin’s four goals against Liverpool and the Champions League first leg victory over Barcelona.Branch co-manager Dayton O’Brien, who played professionally in the MLS, recently made the pilgrimage to the Emirates for an Everton game.  Dayton and his fiance enjoyed the famous Tollington Pub for a few pints before heading to the stadium.  Dayton remembers the Gunners being down one nil and then Wenger brought on Arshavin who scored the equalizer followed by a Koscielny header for the victory.  Pure class.The Memphis Gooners are about 25 strong for the big matches and love meeting new fans.  Please join us at the Celtic Crossing in Midtown Memphis.  If the Gunners are playing, weekday or weekend, the match will be on at the Celtic and the Memphis Gooners will be cheering the boys to victory.

The Brass Door
152 Madison Ave., downtown,
Memphis, TN, 901-572-1813
thebrassdoor.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Brass-Door/237456846287102

Branch Managers:
Chris Lareau

Dayton O’Brien

memphis@arsenalamerica.com

Facebook: Memphis Gooners http://www.facebook.com/pages/Memphis-Gooners/186690488034955?ref=ts

Hoki Tse – miami@arsenalamerica.com (miamigunners on BigSoccer)
Lung Gong Restaurant
11920 SW 8 ST
(786) 271-9289

Milwaukee Gooner Andy Warner remembers watching the 1978 FA Cup Final as a seven-year-old in east London. Losing to Ipswich that day broke his heart, and he vowed that, however long it took, he would follow the Arsenal until they won a cup. Obviously, it didn’t take very long as we beat Man Utd the next year – so his dream was fulfilled. However, that see-saw match in 1979, winning it with almost the last kick of the game had worked its magic and he was, forever, a Gooner. Watching every game on TV, he finally attended his first match at Highbury against Coventry City, aged 13, in 1984, and went to most home games, paying at the turnstiles which you could in those days until, in 1987, he bought a season ticket for the Clock End. The next time Arsenal played at Wembley, in the League Cup Final, he was there. Winning a Cup Final at Wembley was, he thought, the pinnacle of success for your club, and could never be surpassed. How wrong he was. May 26, 1989, a date and game that for every Gooner who was present, and most who weren’t, will never forget. There he was, tucked away in the corner of Anfield, part of what would be the finest hour for The Arsenal for many a year. Winning the old First Division, on goals scored, with the last kick, in the last minute, of the last match was later made into a hugely successful book and movie. He spent one more year on the Clock End until he swapped it for his new, regular spot on the old North Bank terrace, where he stood until 1993 – the year the new all-seater North Bank rose majestically in its place. Football was evolving, however, and so was his life, and Saturday afternoons on the North Bank were replaced by grocery shopping and diaper changing. He still went to Highbury as often as he could.Fast forward to 2007, when he emigrated to the U.S. OF course, being able to watch The Arsenal was a pre-requisite for any move abroad, and he made sure that sufficient television coverage was available! Ironically enough, he now got to watch more Arsenal games that he would have been able to in England. He spent just over three years in Southern California, the summer of 2009 saw his first visit to The Emirates, with his fiancée. She has been a mad Gooner since The Invincibles (we can thank Robert Pires’ dreamy looks for that). They relocated to Wisconsin in January 2011 and have been watching games primarily at home, a little disappointed that there was no Arsenal supporters group, or anything of that nature in the area. And so Milwaukee Gooners was born!Andy wants to gather all Gooners from across Milwaukee and the South East Wisconsin area to watch the games, discuss The Arsenal, and cheer the boys on. He knows there is a lot of potential for members here, that this can be a successful addition to the Arsenal America family.

Up The Arsenal!

Three Lions Pub,
4515 N Oakland Ave,
Shorewood, WI 53211
https://www.facebook.com/threelionspub

Branch Manager:
Andy Warner
milwaukee@arsenalamerica.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_205648829474336

If you want to see The Arsenal, and are in Minneapolis look no further than the Minneapolis Gooners!  Chris Opp is the Branch Manager, and coordinates all of the local events and activities.  The Minneapolis Gooners have over 50 active supporters and average over 20 Gooners for each match!Chris has been a Gooner since 2003, which is when he first started watching the Premier League.  What is Chris’ favorite Arsenal memory?  His first match at Highbury was at the top of the list.  He started his first match off at The Gunner’s Pub and soaked in all things Arsenal.  ”I enjoyed meeting and talking with the local Arsenal fans.  It was Arsenal in real life.”  Arsenal took on Everton that day, and Chris got to experience the power of Sol Campbell, as he headed in two corner-kicks to seal the win.  He still has the post match write up from the Daily Mail from London.  ”The singing was simply amazing.” Chris also takes his Arsenal passion to the pitch, where he plays the number 7 position on his Sunday League team.  His favorite player . . . Robert Pires.  He has modeled his playing style after the Arsenal legend, which has proven quite helpful when crafty play becomes necessary.Where do the Minnesota Gooners watch matches you ask?  There are two venues that they frequent:The Local
931 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 904-1000&Brit’s Pub
1110 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-3908If you want to connect with the Minneapolis Gooners, you can e-mail Chris at twincities@arsenalamerica.com.

Cliff Harris – neworleans@arsenalamerica.com

If you are heading to the Big Apple any time soon, make sure to stop by The Blind Pig and say hello to the New York City Arsenal Supporters Club.  With over 400 active supporters, the NYC Arsenal Supporters Club is one of the largest Arsenal America branches in the country.  Ooh to be a Gooner!  Kurtis Powers is the Branch Manager, and has been a Gooner for years.  If you are looking to meet up with this branch, or simply have questions about the group, please feel free to email Kurtis at nyc@arsenalamerica.com.WHERE TO WATCH:
The Blind Pig
233 E 14th St.
New York, NY 10003The NYC Arsenal Supporters can also be found on Facebook.  Make sure to check them out!nyc@arsenalamerica.com

Ohio (Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus) – Jonathan Gormley – ohio@arsenalamerica.com

As many of you know Oklahoma is college football country, but they seriously love their soccer.  You can’t go anywhere without bumping into a fan of some sort.  Brian Perceful is always when he bumps into a fellow Gooner around town.  So naturally, Brian and his buddy Scott decided to organize the Sooner Gooners and here we are.  Oklahoma is the home of the Sooners, but we want to make it the home of the Gooners as well.If you live in or near Oklahoma City, or if you’re just visiting swing by the Halftime Sports Grill and join say hi to Brian and the rest of the Sooner Gooners.Halftime Sports Grill
6812 SW 55th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73179Branch Head: Brian Perceful
oklahomacity@arsenalamerica.com
www.soonergooners.com
Twitter.com/soonergooners
www.Facebook.com/soonergooners

Omaha Gooners members Vince Odorisio and Nick Krueger formed a love for Arsenal in the mid 90′s when their football coach Alex Mason, who had moved to Omaha from London, basically, gave them no other choice. Growing up as a true “Gooner”, Alex shared his passion for the club and we followed suit very quickly.While playing soccer in college, Nick and Vince realized that their friends or “friend”, Brian “BH” Hill, also liked the Gunners.  From there the rest is history.  For the last 10 years the group of game watchers has slowly grown as has the number of Arsenal fans in Omaha.Our favorite match in recent history has to be the result over Milan in Milan.  After we actually decided to shoot the ball from 35 yards out, luck was on our side, as Fabregas’ strike seemed to powerful for the Milan keeper.

DJ’s Dugout is the spot to meet for Arsenal games if your in town.Ooh To Be A Gooner!

DJ’s Downtown
1003 Capitol Ave
Omaha Nebraska 68102
www.djsdugout.com

Branch Manager:
Vince Odorisio
omaha@arsenalamerica.com

Twitter-OmahaGooners
Facebook-Omaha Gooners

Calling all Orange County Gooners!  If you have been looking for your Arsenal home in sunny Orange County California, look no further than the OC Gooners.  Founded by Nick Solano, the OC Gooners have been growing quickly, and are always looking for more Arsenal supporters to sing and cheer with.  Make sure you stop in The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant and meet Nick and the crew.  You won’t regret it!
The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
1120 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714-550-6700
http://www.theoldeship.com/index.html

Here is a little bit of background on Nick and the OC Gooners:

How long have you been an Arsenal America member?
“I didn’t find out about them till around 2006 and immediately joined. They’ve been a great resource for American Gooners! They’ve also grown quite a bit over the years and it’s great to see such a solid supporters group here in the states. Some supporters of bigger clubs are not as fortunate as we are.”
How did you become a Gooner?
“It’s quite interesting I would have to say. I remember playing the old FIFA games on Super Nintendo and SEGA Genesis’ back in the mid 1990′s. I was in my early teens at the time and didn’t really know much about the international level of the sport but the game featured several Premier League clubs and Arsenal was one of them. I loved the name and the colors and always picked them. As the years went by (and I continued playing the games), I became more and more familiar with the players and what the Premier League was all about and it’s structure. Eventually we got the Internet in my home, which then made it easier for me to learn the true history of the club and the league. As digital cable television also took off, you saw networks like Fox Sports World start airing Premier League matches here in the states.  Eventually the EPL became what is it today and I was able to watch pretty much every match through the seasons. So really, from my teenage years I was introduced to the club in a very 90′s way but over those 15 or so years that passion grew into what it is today, and that’s a Gooner till I die!”
Favorite Gunner?
“This is always a tough question but I’d have to go with Dennis Bergkamp. He was full of class and a top shelf player. You never heard about his wild nights out in the town, or how much he would love to play for another club, or any of that nonsense. He was also the last player for us to get a Testimonial and those are always very special, not only for the player but for the supporters. He’s one of those players that any club would have been proud to have represented them. Hopefully he returns to the club to coach or manage one day.”
What inspired you to start OC Gooners?
“It’s something I had been thinking about doing for a few years. I knew Arsenal America had an LA branch but contrary to what many believe, LA is not just a drive across the road from Orange County, it can take an hour for most people (add an extra hour to those early west coast kick offs!).  We really wanted and needed starting something closer to home. We then met a lot of local Gooners at the Champions League Trophy Tour that came through Orange County in 2009 and thought “We have to get something going down here”. So over the last 6 months or so, I started doing some research and we’ve now got the branch up and running. I do want to thank Daniel Zarate and Keith Hall, it would not have been possible without their help. It is still a brand new branch but we are extremely excited to get things going and we look forward to cheering on the Arsenal with all of our fellow OC Gooners!”
Feel free to drop Nick an e-mail at oc@arsenalamerica.com if you are looking for directions, or if you just want to discuss all things Arsenal.  Don’t forget to join the OC Facebook page.  See you at The Ship!

George Sedgwick – philadelphia@arsenalamerica.com
Fado Irish Pub

1500 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 893-9700

Calling all Portland, Oregon area Gooners!  If you are an Arsenal supporter and live in the local Portland area, you NEED to be at Beulahland for every Arsenal match.  It is a great place, and a great time, with Gooners all around to discuss, cheer, and banter on all things Arsenal.
Lex –  portland@arsenalamerica.com
Beulahland
 118 NE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97232 (
503.235.2794)
The owner of the pub is a Gooner . . . which is all the better.  Check us out on our Web Site.  See you there!

Reverend Ian Vincent Exum – admiralraeder@gmail.com
The Hibernian: (2 locations)
1144 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
Phone: 919-467-9000
311 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-833-2258
The Hibernian in Cary ( http://www.hibernianpub.com/) is the best place for our group to be, other than my living room, where I get Setanta broadband (all PPV matches for free) and FSC. I’m happy to host for 15-20 people!
northcarolina@arsenalamerica.com

Calling all Rhode Island Gooners!  If you are a Gooner in the Ocean State, and are looking for a place to call home, look no further than the Rhode Island Gooners.  We meet for every match at The Fastnet Pub in Newport.
The Fastnet Pub
1 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
401.845.9311
The Branch Manager for the Rhode Island Gooners is Jonathan McCusker.  He hails from Lowell, Massachusetts, and now lives in Narragansett, Rhode Island.  Jonathan is a Fever Pitch convert, after reading the book and relating to it on a very personal level.  Jonathan loved to watch the free flowing football of Thierry Henry.  The combination of the two got him hooked, and he has been a Gooner ever since.  Arsenal has become a passion for him, and is . . . as he puts it, “has taken over his life.”
My favorite Arsenal memory … Cesc Fabregas’ goal against Tottenham in 2009 at the Emirates directly after RVP’s to make it 2-0..best goal i have ever seen live!
Favorite match … Arsenal’s come from behind victory against Bolton in 2010.  We ended up winning 4-2 and moved to the top of the league…a great showing!!!
You can also find the Rhode Island Gooners on Facebook.  Make sure to check them out!
If you would like to meet up, if you have any questions about getting involved, or if you just want to chat/rant all things Arsenal e-mail me at rhodeisland@arsenalamerica.com.

Like many Americans, Jon Feld’s favorite sports growing up were baseball, football and basketball.  He then discovered proper football and when he found Arsenal football club his life was changed forever. His life has been consumed by Arsenal, he eats, sleeps and breathes the Gunners, and that is the reason he wants to make Sacramento the central hub for Arsenal fans in California. His experience in London of celebrating a goal, a blocked PK, or a victory with hundreds of fellow Gooners, can not be topped.  Now he wants to bring that same feeling and atmosphere to DeVerse Irish Pub in Sacramento.Say hello to Jon and the rest of the Sacramento Gooners if you’re in town.DeVeres Irish Pub
http://www.deverespub.com/Branch Head: Jon Feld
sacramento@arsenalamerica.com
http://www.sacramentogooners.com/

If you aren’t skiing down the slopes you should be out with the Utah Gooners, in Salt Lake City.  Make your way to the Fiddler’s Elbow and cheer on the Gunners for every match of the season.  Brent Cheney is the Branch Manager, and is a died in the wool Gooner.  You can also see what is going on with the Utah Gooners on Facebook.  Make sure to stop in and sing a song or two while our beloved Arsenal put on a show.
Fiddler’s Elbow
1063 (1/2) 2100 South
Sugarhouse, Utah 84106
(801)463-9393
http://www.fiddlerselbowslc.com/
If you are interested in meeting up, or have any questions about the Utah Gooners, please send your e-mails to saltlakecity@arsenalamerica.com.

San Antonio branch manager Tyler Martin became an Arsenal fan through some co-workers and  was immediately drawn to the elegant style of play that characterizes Arsenal Football Club. The more he watched, the more he was drawn in. While he’s a relatively new follower, I’m as passionate about the Gunners as any gooner can be.After noticing the large following that Arsenal has in San Antonio, he got together with his mates and decided it was time to bring everyone together and have an official place for fellow Gooners to gather together around a pint for the matches.Come out and visit the Alamo City Gunners for a pint and a match!The Lion & Rose Pub
5148 Broadway St,
San Antonio, TX 78209
http://www.thelionandrose.comBranch Manager:
Tyler Martin
sanantonio@arsenalamerica.comFacebook: Alamo City Gunners
Twitter: @AlamoGunners

The San Diego Gooners began a couple of seasons ago as just a few friends who enjoyed watching Arsenal together at a pub. Having gotten tired of watching the games alone and discussing the team with people who had little interest in them, Jose Lira decided to go out and find people who shared in his love of Arsenal.  After conversations with other Arsenal supporters they eventually became really good friends and really enjoyed watching matches together. Research of Arsenal supporters groups lead him to Arsenal America and upon noticing there was no official branch in San Diego, Jose and company decided to fill the void and make the San Diego Gooners official.Anyone in the San Diego area who loves the Arsenal as much as these Gooners is encouraged to come out and join them.Shakespeare Pub & Grille,
3701 India Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-0230
http://www.shakespearepub.com/Website: www.Sdgooners.comFacebook page: listed as “San Diego Gooners”
http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Diego-Gooners/157588204298688Facebook group: Listed as “San Diego Gooners” http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74829458138Branch Head: Jose Lira
sandiego@arsenalamerica.com

The San Francisco Branch AKA the Bay Area Gooners meet regularly for match-viewings at Maggie McGarry’s Irish Pub in the city’s historic North Beach neighborhood.  We currently have over 400 members who are kept apprised of upcoming events via the Bay Area Gooners mailing list, as well as our Facebook Page or our Twitter feed.  The San Francisco Branch Manager is Mark Barbeau, you can contact him at sanfrancisco@arsenalamerica.com.

Please contact Arsenal America – info@arsenalamerica.com

Attention all South Carolina Gooners . . . Southern Arsenal hospitality is in full effect!  There are two pubs that the SC Gooners call home, Wild Wings Cafe and Delaney’s Irish Pub.  The pubs carry different television channels, so depending upon the match, the venue can change (Wild Wings Cafe carries all FoxSoccerChannel matches while Delaney’s Irish Pub plays the early ESPN matches).
Wild Wings Cafe
111 West Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 585-4646
AND
Delaney’s Irish Pub
117 West Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 583-3100
Make sure to check out the SC Gooners on Facebook.  Make sure to drop Dave Stanbra, Branch Manager, a line if you are in town, or if you want to meet up with the SC Gooners.  He can be reached at spartanburg@arsenalamerica.com.

St. Louis – Sam Lakey – stlouis@arsenalamerica.com

You might think that Tampa is just a place for rest and relaxation (fun in the sun if you will).  Don’t be fooled . . . the Gulf Coast Gooners are everywhere, and they want you to join them every time you are in town!  Jeffrey is an avid Gooner, and is a true Arsenal supporter.  This is a lively group, and have fantastic supporters!
The Gulf Coast Gooners call MacDintons home.
MacDinton’s Irish Pub
405 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33606
(813) 251-8999
Here is a bit of insight into Jeffrey Schulz and the Gulf Coast Gooners:
How did you become a Gooner?
“Grace of God!  I was living in Oslo, Norway ten years ago and they didn’t televise American sports so I had to pick up a European one.  They showed the EPL in English so that pretty much determined was what I was going to watch.  I then had to pick a side and Arsenal was a great name for a team.  I watched them a couple of times and I was hooked.  Playing the Beautiful Game the way it was meant to be played.  If I had picked Chelsea, I’d hate the sport (Ed. – wouldn’t we all).  If I had picked Man U, I’d hate the world.  If I had picked Tottenham, I’d hate myself.  God blessed me.”
Who is your favorite Arsenal player?  Why?
“All Time – Bergkamp because he could do things that others could only dream about.  But, Henry, Vieira and Ljungberg were hard to rule out.  Current – Van Persie.  RVP is an exciting player.  I think Nasri could be special (Ed. – so do we).
Favorite Arsenal memory?
“When Pires and Henry flubbed the fake penalty kick against Man City.  Yeah, it was a bad play, but I was at Highbury for that game and sitting toward that goal.”
Tell me about your group (How many supporters, how long you have been meeting, do you share your bar with other teams, etc.).
“We’ve been meeting for years, although we are a newer addition to Arsenal America.  Man U and ‘Pool have pretty large and vocal supporters groups and we are tired of them.  MacDinton’s is an awesome pub that takes great care of us, going so far as to open at 8 AM Sunday morning to show the games.  We wanted to officially form a group to get the word out.  It is just a matter of time.  Our group is very diverse.  We have members from, among other places, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, England, Canada, Iowa, New Jersey, Texas and, of course, Florida.  One thing unites us… love of the greatest football team . . . ever.  It is great to go catch some games and know that you will have someone there to cheer and enjoy the Gunners with.”
If you are looking to meet up with the Gulf Coast Gooners, or simply have a question, please e-mail Jeffrey at tampa@arsenalamerica.com .  You can also find them on Facebook.

One thing the Arizona Gooners have found throughout the years is that watching in a group is way better than watching at home alone.When Adrian Cazares was living in Southern California he quickly found himself watching many matches with the San Diego Gooners and loved the experience of watching matches with his mates. When he moved to Arizona he missed those escapades and couldn’t believe that no place in the Valley of the Sun would cater to footy fans. After starting a facebook page many other Arsenal fans came out of the woodwork and the Arizona Gooners were born.These Gooners settled in at Robbie Fox’s Public House, are meeting new members almost every week, and are very excited for the future of the branch!Robbie Fox’s Public House
Tempe, AZ.
http://www.robbiefoxs.com/rfhome.htm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robbie-Foxs-Public-House/160591492235Branch Head: Adrian Cazares
tempe@arsenalamerica.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=237675629254
Twitter: @azgooners

Welcome to the Southern Arizona Armoury.  Two seasons ago, founder Malena Barajas, started watching EPL matches with friends, but she did not choose a team. It was after Barcelona eliminated Arsenal in 2010’s  Champions League quarterfinal, that she became a supporter.  The pain of the losses and the elation of victory, were felt so deep, she figured that had to mean that in her soul she was a Gooner. At the beginning of the current season she even changed my license plate to RSNLFC. She lives her life the Arsenal way: Victoria Concordia Crescit. Victory Through Harmony.Malena wanted to start an Arsenal America branch because she knew there had to be more Arsenal supporters in the Tucson area and to spread the word to those who may not be aware.  She also is passionate about developing soccer here in the USA. That development, of course, begins with organizing fans.  The Southern Arizona Armoury is a perfect venue to nurture love for the Arsenal and love for the game.Morning Matches
Sam Hughes’ Place Championship Dining
446 North Campbell #150
Tucson, AZ 85719
520.747.5223Lunch-time Matches
Frog & Firkin
874 East University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85719
520.623.7507Branch Head: Malena Barajas tuscon@arsenalamerica.com
Facebook Group: Southern Arizona Armoury
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Arizona-Armoury/167496933304812Twitter: @soazarmoury

DC Armoury . . . COME ON YOU REDS!If you are coming to our nations capital, you MUST stop in to see the DC Armoury!  This fantastic group of Gooners is headed up by Joshua Vaughan.  Here is a little bit about Mr. Armoury:
“I’ve lived in Alexandria most of my life and have been following football since the 1994 World Cup.  I have been a Gooner since April 2001. I don’t have a family history of Goonerdom as far as I know, rather I just sort of discovered them at work one day when I was keeping up with the Champions League through an online match tracker. Arsenal were the first team I ever experienced (can we say love at first sight?) and after that match . . . well, it was a match made in heaven.  I did a bit of research, started watching Premier League matches on weekends, and it just snowballed from there.
My favorite Arsenal memory was my trip to Highbury for the first and sadly, only time, back in 2006; we beat Aston Villa 5-0, and I got to sit in the North Bank . . .”
Being a world capital, DC is full of football fans, and home to a very large Gooner community.  The DC Armoury provides Gooners the opportunity to come together and celebrate all things Arsenal.  Whether or not you are a died in the red Gooner, or an occasional supporter . . . make sure to come on down to the Luck Bar . . . It’s where it’s at!
If you want to experience the DC Armoury, make sure to come out to the Lucky Bar.
Viewing Locations:
Lucky Bar
http://www.luckybardc.com/
1221 Connecticut Ave NW # 1221
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-3733

Branch Manager
Joshua Vaughan - washingtondc@arsenalamerica.com