What a difference

What a difference a week makes. After a labored victory at Old Trafford, Arsenal bounced back to batter Leeds United, 5-0 at home. Saturday was a match of firsts, including Viktor Gyökeres first goal in the red and white. We also witnessed the Premier League debut of wunderkind, Max Dowman, who became the second-youngest playerContinue reading “What a difference”

Arsenal, take 2

We don’t even get a week to enjoy the gritty win against United. Far from pretty, the Gunners got a 1-nil victory at Old Trafford. But any joy from the result was quickly tempered by news that Kai Havertz is now injured. No word yet on how long he’ll be out, but Arsenal secured theContinue reading “Arsenal, take 2”

Season Opener Sunday

Here we go again. Sunday marks the start of the 2025/2026 Premier League season for Arsenal, who head to Old Crapford to take on Man United. Is it our time? The club made multiple signings in the off season, adding Kepa, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madueke, Mosquera, and Gyokeres to the roster. Attempts to buy Crystal Palace’sContinue reading “Season Opener Sunday”

Arsenal America Road Trip

Arsenal America is launching another Road Trip to London this October and all Arsenal America members are invited. Arsenal America Road Trip: London 2025October 23 – 26, 2025 Join fellow Gooners for an unforgettable Arsenal experience, including: You must be an paid Arsenal America member to participate.Match tickets are limited and can be requested throughContinue reading “Arsenal America Road Trip”

Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle

The latest in a series of posts, profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. Originally from Fair Oaks, Michelle Wright has been in San Francisco a little over 2 years, and came to Arsenal through a rather circuitous route. She fell in love with a British comedian, Alan Davies, through QI (Quite Interesting), aContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Michelle”

Happy Hour This Thursday!

Viktor Gyökeres has arrived and may appear Thursday during the friendly against Sp*rs. Our preseason happy hour at Maggie McGarry’s is this Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 5-7 pm. We’ll replay the friendly from earlier in the day. Estrella draft is $1 off for anyone wearing Arsenal garb and we’ll have some food as well.Continue reading “Happy Hour This Thursday!”

Ooh to be a Gooner: Jose

The latest in a series of posts, profiling members of our Bay Area Gooners family. For most Arsenal matches at Maggie McGarry’s, a group of regulars consistently holds court at a big table in the back near the stage. Amongst them is Jose Santos. Jose was born and raised in San Francisco’s Visitation Valley. HeContinue reading “Ooh to be a Gooner: Jose”