Dec 13
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, “In all honesty, our branch manager in...
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Nov 29
Steve Goodman originally hails from Virginia, but made the move to Maryland over a decade ago. He began following Arsenal of the Fox Soccer Channel when it was still known as Fox Sports World, and round about 2005, was appointed Baltimore Branch Manager.
Not simply content to follow football, Steve is also a member of My Football Club, the group which bonded together to buy Ebbsfleet United Football Club, located in Kent.
According to Steve, Gooners in the Baltimore...
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Nov 24
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...
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Nov 15
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...
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Nov 11
The plight of the American Arsenal supporter is not always an easy one. Despite the advent of the Internet and satellite television, it’s not uncommon, when one pontificates about this passion, to be greeted by a quizzical look, or “So they’re a soccer team, right?” Even English Gooners occasionally treat their American counterparts as ugly bastard stepchildren trying to steal their inheritance.
Being an Arsenal supporter is its own reward. Meeting other football fans reminds us that we are part of a global community, while Arsenal America is a lifeline for American...
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