For the first time since 2018, we’re offering Bay Area Gooners hoodies! Designed by our own, Holly Hickman, they feature our BAG logo on the front, with Coit Tower and “North Beach Forever” on the sleeve, and of course, the late, legendary Gooner bartender, Patrick Dunphy on the back The only way to guarantee gettingContinue reading “BAG Hoodies Pre-order!”
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Branching out
Since 2006 the Bay Area Gooners have been the official San Francisco Branch of Arsenal America. Arsenal America is the official United States supporters club of Arsenal Football Club with 85 branches across the country. Joining Arsenal America, gets you a member pack containing uniquely designed Arsenal-themed items. Membership affords you benefits like unique discountsContinue reading “Branching out”
Twice the Arsenal
The end of the Premier League season is here. Liverpool won the title weeks ago, so it’s all a bit anticlimactic and hard not to think about what might have been. Arsenal secured second last Sunday against Newcastle, on the strength of a Declan Rice screamer. Plenty of clubs would like to be in ourContinue reading “Twice the Arsenal”
Sloppy seconds?
A tale of two halves Sunday at Liverpool, with Arsenal making a robust finish after a lackadaisical start. But the eventual draw raised more questions about the Gunners’ ability to secure second place. Newcastle visits the Emirates Sunday, hoping to leapfrog Arsenal in the table. The formidable Magpies have beaten Arsenal in the teams’ lastContinue reading “Sloppy seconds?”
Proud of the lads
Arsenal made a valiant effort Wednesday but our Champions League dream came to an end at the hands of a more clinical PSG side. For much of the match, the Gunners seemed the superior team in every way, except finishing. As hard as it is to finish another season without any silverware, I still loveContinue reading “Proud of the lads”
We still have Paris
Saturday’s lackluster loss to Bournemouth only underscores how Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain is now the defining moment of Arsenal’s season. As the Gunners limp along behind champions, Liverpool, even second place in the Premier League is no longer a lock. To give their season real meaning, Arsenal must overcome a one goal,Continue reading “We still have Paris”
Playing for pride
Arsenal’s first leg of their Champions League semi-final against PSG on Tuesday, ended 0-1 to the visitors. The Gunners need a legendary performance next Wednesday to overcome this well-oiled opposition at their home stadium in order to secure a spot in the Final. Meanwhile, Liverpool officially won the 2024/2025 Premier League title last weekend, demolishingContinue reading “Playing for pride”
Stifle the Eiffel
With Liverpool likely to hoist the Premier League trophy this weekend, the success of Arsenal’s season now rests on beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinal. This is a different PSG from the one Arsenal bested in the league phase of the competition. Not only are they currently undefeated in Ligue 1, PSG advancedContinue reading “Stifle the Eiffel”
Strolling into second
Tidy little win against soon to be relegated Ipswich on Sunday, with only a handful of Gooners at the pub. Attendance for the league matches has dipped a bit, as the inevitability of Liverpool hoisting the trophy becomes more apparent. But, amidst our Champions League quest, there’s still matches to be played. Crystal Palace visitContinue reading “Strolling into second”
No reign in Spain
Going into the second leg of Wednesday’s quarterfinal, we knew what Arsenal were up against. Despite the 3 goal advantage from the first meeting, this was Real Madrid, perennial Champions League title holders. Los Blancos have won the Champions League a record 15 times, including 5 times in the last decade alone. But this wasContinue reading “No reign in Spain”
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