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Boston Gooners is the official supporters club of Arsenal FC in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Founded in the fall of 2009, the group is proud to be a flagship branch of Arsenal America. We watch matches at Dillon's, a bar and restaurant located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood at 955 Boylston Street, around the corner from the Hynes Convention Center stop on the MBTA Green Line. Limited on-street metered parking is available as are several pay lots and garages in the neighborhood. Dillon's welcomes all ages for BG events, meaning that supporters do not need to be 21 to join us on match days, whether a weekend morning or weekday afternoon. Anybody is welcome to help out with the group, which is entirely volunteer-based. It is overseen by a board of four officers and three at-large members:

Jeffrey Werner (Chairman)
Joe Meloni (Vice-Chairman)
Matthew Trachy (Treasurer)
Matt Deangelis (Manager)
Brigette Arsenault (Director)
Kartik Bharadwaj (Director)
Brian Ristau (Director)

Please feel free to direct any inquiries or suggestions to the board.

Doors open at 11a. Please share with anyone who might be interested.To be the best...Arsenal head to Manchester for a me...
10/02/2026

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To be the best...

Arsenal head to Manchester for a meeting with the reigning champions that arrives at a rather awkward moment. The Gunners have managed just five points from their opening four WSL matches, with a 1-0 win at Brighton followed by scoreless draws with Crystal Palace and Manchester United before last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at Chelsea. The goals– just two in the league so far– have been particularly hard to come by. Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw at Paris FC will hardly have helped the mood after Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead. Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway did at least get off the mark in Paris, offering a little attacking encouragement before a trip to face the league’s early pacesetters. Renee Slegers must find a way to get her side firing before Arsenal’s early-season frustrations become a habit.

City, meanwhile, have wasted no time settling into life as champions, winning all four of their WSL matches and sitting top with 12 points and a +8 goal difference. Andrée Jeglertz’s side have beaten Birmingham, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Charlton, with Bunny Shaw already on four league goals and Mary Fowler, Lauren H**p and Alex Greenwood among the other threats Arsenal will need to contain. City also played out a 1-1 Champions League draw with Real Madrid on Thursday, with Shaw scoring the equaliser. Arsenal did win the last meeting 1-0 at the Emirates in February, but the Gunners will need considerably more than nostalgia when these two meet at the Etihad on Sunday. There’s also the small matter of two familiar faces now wearing Sky Blue: Beth Mead left Arsenal after nine years this summer, joining the injured Vivianne Miedema and adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already spicy fixture.

The men are still yet to emerge from their extended international-break hibernation, but thankfully there’s another big Arsenal match to fill the void. So grab a pint, settle in and let the women provide the weekend’s proper dose of Arsenal drama.

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Doors open at 11a. Please share with anyone who might be interested.Interlull? What interlull?If there’s a bigger rivalr...
09/24/2026

Doors open at 11a. Please share with anyone who might be interested.

Interlull? What interlull?

If there’s a bigger rivalry in the WSL than Chelsea v Arsenal, we haven’t found it. This one already has plenty of spice, and Katie McCabe swapping red for blue adds an especially tasty subplot as the former Gunner prepares to face her old club. Arsenal come into Stamford Bridge unbeaten but frustrated: a 1-0 win at Brighton was followed by a goalless draw with Crystal Palace despite 30 shots, then a 1-1 draw with Manchester United despite 17 more, before Tuesday’s Champions League opener brought a 1-0 win over HB Køge from Mariona Caldentey’s stoppage-time penalty — with Arsenal registering 21 shots and just two on target. That’s 68 shots and only two goals across the three most recent games. In the WSL, Slegers’ side sit fourth on five points from three matches, four behind early leaders Manchester City. The good news is Leah Williamson is back and starting, while there have been no major fresh injury concerns reported.

Chelsea have started the league campaign with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa followed by emphatic wins over Manchester United (5-0) and Birmingham City (2-0), putting them second on seven points. They’ve also opened their Champions League league-phase campaign with a 1-0 win over Austria Wien. Sonia Bompastor has reshaped the squad over the summer, adding McCabe, Giulia Dragoni, Nelly Las and Melvine Malard, among others, while the Blues have retained a formidable core. Lauren James is expected to be available after a minor knock, with Erin Cuthbert and Manaka Matsukubo back on the grass but yet to feature this season. Echoing the general parity of this fixture historically, the last ten meetings in all competitions are hardly one-sided: Chelsea have won five, Arsenal four, with one draw.

With the men’s side mired in an extended international break, there’s no need to wait around for the next big Arsenal match. Get yourself down to the pub, grab a pint and enjoy the women serving up the London-derby drama instead.

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Doubleheader part 2– please RSVP separately for both matches. Kindly share with anyone who might be interested. Retro Ki...
09/17/2026

Doubleheader part 2– please RSVP separately for both matches. Kindly share with anyone who might be interested. Retro Kit Day: wear your favorite vintage AWFC gear! Kit swap takes place during match.

Let’s try this again.

Arsenal’s first home match of the season was frustrating. A 0-0 draw with newly-promoted Crystal Palace saw them dominate almost everything except the score: 79% possession, 30 shots (9 on target), and 2.56 xG. The Gunners hit the woodwork twice, created three big chances and forced eight saves, forcing Palace’s into making 73 clearances. After a 1-0 win in the opener at Brighton courtesy of Lisa Baum, Renée Slegers’ side have four points and sit fifth in the early table. There’s plenty of new blood bedding in, including Baum, Georgia Stanway, and former Barcelona and United defender Ona Batlle. Baum, Stanway and Mariona Caldentey all offered encouraging attacking signs against Palace, while Olivia Smith, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and Frida Maanum gave Arsenal even more firepower from the bench. The chances are coming; now it’s about putting a few of them in the back of the net.

United, meanwhile, have had a difficult start, losing both of their matches including a 5-0 thumping by Chelsea last time out. Eva Olid has taken over as manager, with a reshaped squad following a summer of departures and arrivals. Seven players left and only four arrived, including Monica Jusu Bah and Rebeca Bernal, leaving Olid with limited time to establish her ideas. United’s defensive organisation was badly exposed against Chelsea, and they will need a significant improvement at both ends of the pitch to avoid another long afternoon. Three of the last four WSL meetings have ended in draws, with Arsenal winning the other, a 4-3 thriller at the Emirates in May 2025.

Come early, stay late, and make a proper day of Saturday’s doubleheader. Once the men have dealt with Brighton & Hove, stick around and make some noise for the women– there’s no reason to go home early!

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Doors open at 9a. Doubleheader part 1– please RSVP separately for both matches. Retro Kit Day: wear your favorite vintag...
09/17/2026

Doors open at 9a. Doubleheader part 1– please RSVP separately for both matches. Retro Kit Day: wear your favorite vintage AFC gear! Kit swap follows match.

So far, so good.

League leaders Arsenal visit fifth-place Brighton on Saturday. The Gunners have won all competitive fixtures to start the season, and they’ll be hoping to continue their march with another three points before the international break.

Arsenal completed the double over Brighton last season, and Mikel Arteta will expect his team to be up to the challenge. After heavy rotation and a big scoreline against Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup midweek, his first eleven will be full of energy and ready to go. The Gunners have been free flowing this season, but ther defense remains their calling card. Ezri Konsa, David Raya, and Riccardo Calafiori have been outstanding, and they’ll need to be at their best on the south coast.

Brighton are fresh off a 5-0 romp of Coventry. The Seagulls have taken seven points from their opening four matches. Fabian Hürzeler’s side aim to leverage home turf advantage to hand the title contenders their first stumble of the season. With Pascal Gross and Yasin Ayari, the Seagulls possess ingenuity and creativity in midfield. Despite a convincing win last week, Brighton come into the match with a lengthy injury list, including attached Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma.

Can the hosts stun the champions? Or will Arsenal continue their run of good form against the Seagulls? Join us at Dillon’s on Saturday morning for this first part of our doubleheader to send the lads off to the extended international break in style!

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Arsenal begin their Carabao Cup run with a visit to newly promoted Ipswich Town on Tuesday. After falling short at the f...
09/14/2026

Arsenal begin their Carabao Cup run with a visit to newly promoted Ipswich Town on Tuesday. After falling short at the final hurdle last season, Mikel Arteta want to go one step further in the competition this year.

Ipswich Town come into this match fresh off a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the league. Gary O’Neil’s side are currently ninth in the PL with six points from their opening four matches. The signing of Exequiel Palacios raised some eyes brows in the summer, and he’ll be expected to anchor the midfield against Arsenal. Julio Enciso and Jaden Philogene will provide the attacking threat, while striker Emersonn will be a game time decision from a knock against Palace.

Mikel Arteta will likely rotate his side, but he has a habit of doing less rotation than some fans would want. Ben White limped off against Sunderland which means Jurrien Timber could get the start at right back. The likes of Mikel Merino, Bruno Guimaraes, and Martin Zubimendi will all likely make the starting lineup. An away trip at this stage of the competition can be a challenge, and the Gunners will need to be at their best to progress, especially against a side who will view a possible scalp as season defining.

Can the Tractor Boys spring an upset and write their fairytale? Or will the Arsenal machine carry on without an issue? Join us on Tuesday afternoon at Dillon’s to cheer on the lads!

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Arsenal visits Sunderland for a Saturday night showcase! The Gunners head north after defeating Napoli midweek. It’s the...
09/10/2026

Arsenal visits Sunderland for a Saturday night showcase! The Gunners head north after defeating Napoli midweek. It’s the second of four consecutive away trips in all competitions, and this will provide another opportunity to improve on dropped points from a year ago.

Roger Le Bris’s Sunderland have picked up where they left off: They look like a sturdy, consistent PL side. With four points from their opening three fixtures, they’ll view Arsenal as a major scalp. Last year’s fixture saw Arsenal fall behind, go ahead, and then lose their lead to draw in the closing moments. Enzo Le Fee and Brian Brobbey will provide interesting tests for Arsenal’s defense, and Granit Xhaka remains a stalwart in their midfield. The Black Cats will also have their fierce crowd behind them to provide the twelfth man.

Arsenal look to remain perfect across all competitions. After Martin Ødegaard’s midweek rocket took the points in Italy, our captain looks to be back to his best. He’ll spearhead an attach likely to feature Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. Jurrien Timber traveled to Italy, so it’s possible he makes the bench for this one. After last season’s disappointment at the Stadium of Light, Mikel Arteta’s team will know a stern challenge awaits.

Can Sunderland cause more misery for Arsenal? Or will The Gunners dismantle another deep block and cruise to victory? Join us at Dillon’s for a late afternoon (our time) clash and start your night off right!

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🚨👕⚽️EVENT ALERT - Saturday, September 19th for the Brighton match will be the first official Retro Kit Day for the BG fa...
09/09/2026

🚨👕⚽️EVENT ALERT - Saturday, September 19th for the Brighton match will be the first official Retro Kit Day for the BG family! Following the match, we will host a KIT SWAP!!

For years each of us has collected, saved up for our favorite players jersey, we’ve asked for kits on birthdays, we’ve thrifted them, some are heirlooms passed down from loved ones, but next Saturday we bring them out to shine. Go through your closets your drawers your storage units and prepare for a 10am kickoff! Show up in your best or favorite Arsenal kit - come photo ready 😉

Bring your other kits for trading post-match! COYG!

The 2026-2027 Champions League kicks off with a visit to Napoli in the league phase. Last year’s runners up face a diffi...
09/07/2026

The 2026-2027 Champions League kicks off with a visit to Napoli in the league phase. Last year’s runners up face a difficult challenge in Italy, but after a London Derby victory at the weekend, will be full of confidence.

Napoli come into the match fresh off a 3-2 loss to Inter. New manager Massimiliano Allegre replaced Antonio Conte at the start of the summer. Familiar faces Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay, and Rasmus Hojlund make up a formidable ex-Manchester trio. David Neres will be a threat from the wings. Napoli will need a response after their recent loss, and the home fans, famous on the continent will provide a hostile atmosphere.

Arsenal will want to go a step further in the Champions League this year and bring home a trophy that has so far eluded them. After last season’s penalty kick heart break, this team should be full of belief to get it done. Light rotation can be expected. The likes of Piero Hincapie, Eberechi Eze, and Martin Zubimendi could all find their way into the side. Viktor Gyökeres could start, but it’s more likely Kai Havertz continues in attack.

Can Arsenal put down a marker in Italy? Or will Napoli give the Gunners a wake up call? Join us on Wednesday at Dillon’s. Let’s get this European campaign started!

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Doors @ 10.00aOpposition fans categorically not welcome. This is to ensure space for deserving Gooners. Arsenal host Xab...
09/02/2026

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Opposition fans categorically not welcome. This is to ensure space for deserving Gooners.

Arsenal host Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea on Sunday in our first London Derby of the season. Both teams have six points through the opening fixtures and will view it as an early test for their squads.

Chelsea come to the Emirates with a new manager, having won the race to sign Morgan Rogers ahead of Arsenal at the beginning of summer, and determined to beat The Gunners for the first time since 2021. Cornerstones of previous campaigns, Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez have both departed. Despite a free flowing attack, Chelsea have looked ropey at the back so far having conceded five goals in their opening two games.

The Gunners have a good recent history against their London rivals, but Mikel Arteta will not be taking this match lightly. Without the addition of a level raising forward this summer, he’ll once again be challenged to find more goals with what he’s got. Bukayo Saka started the season in blistering form, and with Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa fit and available, both could start the match. Questions will linger around summer recruitment, especially after the departure of Gabriel Martinelli without a replacement. Players like Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke will now have the opportunity to make an impact from that side.

Will Arsenal’s elite defensive unit stem the tide of Chelsea’s adventurous attack? Or will the visitors get their statement win at The Emirates and announce themselves as contenders? It’s Labor Day weekend, but if you’re in town we hope you’ll join us on Sunday at Dillon’s. We need everyone behind the squad for this one!

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Arsenal head to Birmingham for a Monday night showcase against Aston Villa. Last year’s fixture saw the Gunners lose on ...
08/27/2026

Arsenal head to Birmingham for a Monday night showcase against Aston Villa. Last year’s fixture saw the Gunners lose on the final kick of the game, and it will take a big effort against a wounded Unai Emery side in a hostile environment to get all three points.

For Aston Villa, it’s been a summer of big changes: Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa have all gone, and Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez also appear to be headed for the exit. Big changes. Adding to that new signings Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi will be missing through suspension and injury, respectfully. They were humiliated in their opener against Brighton. Everything is adding up to a “good time to play Villa” sort of match.

But Mikel Arteta will know that the games your supposed to win in the Premier League are often the hardest. Unai Emery’s side will be playing for pride, and Villa Park is one of the toughest grounds to go to in the league. It’s fair to say the line-up will most likely be unchanged from the opener, with no major exits expected. Goal scorers Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Ødegaard will drive the attack once more. When these three are fit and firing, Arsenal simply look their most dangerous from open play and last week was no different. Arsenal have the form, talent, and united belief to go and get three points.

Will Arsenal get some revenge for last year’s last second heartache? Will Unai Emery shake hands after the match? Start the work week off right and join us at Dillon’s to watch the drama unfold.

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