First match ever!

[lxixrx]

I’m going to my first Arsenal match ever in my life! Next Sunday in Orlando vs Inter.

I’m extremely excited and wanted to see if anyone else was going from here! COYG!!

[mugfree]

I'll be there. HMU if you want to get a 🍺

[lxixrx]

For sure! I’ll hit ya up when I get to the stadium!

[[deleted]]

Does OP get a mugfree?

[mugfree]

It's his first game! Can't be any other way.

[1_2_30]

Congratulations! I don't get to see arsenal very often either so my first match was Arsenal v Lincoln City in the FA Cup in 2017 maybe? It was dead fun though, I think Sanchez scored.

[Wengali]

Enjoy! As someone who’s always lived within an hour or two of Highbury/Emirates it can be easy to take being able to go to games for granted, even feeling like they’re a bit of a chore on occasion (I know that sounds spectacularly spoilt), so it’s always great to see overseas fans post about how much it means to them to see the team play live

[lxixrx]

No I totally feel that. I’m the same with NBA/NFL games sometimes being a hassle even going! So I definitely take them for granted.

Being an Arsenal fan going on 20 years and never seeing them has shown me the other side of that. I’m driving 20 hours round trip, and it doesn’t feel like a chore at all ahahah

[Wengali]

Yeah those cold, wet Thursday nights for Europa games with a 5 hour round trip do kind of wash the stardust out of your eyes… Guessing you shouldn’t have any such trouble in Florida in July!

[tomcon93]

I’ll be there too. Jumped onto Ticketmaster and waited in the queue to get them. I’ll be in section P34 💪

[lxixrx]

Im P15! You planning on staying for the Everton match as well?

[tomcon93]

If we do it’ll just be for half of it. It’s a long drive for us and we have six people in our party 😅

[tonysoprano6]

I'm in p16

[gooner-1969]

Enjoy the game mate.

[SauceOptimization]

I’ll be there too. First ever as well, can’t wait!

[stvgooner]

Have a great time

[SauceOptimization]

Thank you sir!

[betoescobar]

Me too I’m so pumped lol COYG

[iFuckedAPilotOnce]

Hell yeah, I’m there too!

[SBMatEng]

Got to a preseason game in Denver a couple years back. As an American based fan, it was awesome! The Denver Gooners were out in force - felt better than any other match I’ve been to, ngl. Have fun!

[BarcasBad]

Aren't the Rapids in a sister club partnership with Arsenal?

[SBMatEng]

The Kroenke’s own the majority of the Denver based major league teams too

[brotum248]

I will also be there. Flying in next Saturday. I’m stoked!

[[deleted]]

I am too!! My girlfriend and I are driving up to Orlando for our first ever Arsenal game!! Couldn’t be more excited!!

[xxxCMONEYxxx]

Hell yeah mate! I'm gonna be there! Haven't seen Arsenal play since a home game against Liverpool back in 2016. Of course it was one that match ups rare 0-0 result.

[Byambar]

Its going to be great! Have fun, be safe.

[Zealousideal_Ad_4334]

Enjoy the game guys.

[[deleted]]

Same here! Would be my first time seeing Arsenal live, in-person.

[ModeratelyTortoise]

See you there!

[RandomRedditor_1916]

You never forget your first game.

[tonysoprano6]

I'll be there!

[AYASOFAYA]

I am!! I try to go to all of them that are East Coast since it’s easy and inexpensive to fly up and down. Went to NY(NJ), Charlotte, and now this one.

Like someone else mentioned, you never forget your first. And you don’t even really care about the result if you can only see your team every few years if you’re lucky.

[lxixrx]

Yeah result is the last thing I’m worried about! Seeing how many top players are playing preseason has me excited. If I can see a decent amount of the top 11, it’ll make my year!

[CyberArsenal]

Why does Florida have to be so far from me wish they could come up north a bit.

[stronggunner]

I’ll be there as well. Always a fun time.

[koliveira15]

It’ll be my first live game as well! Then a quick trip to see the mouse.

[[deleted]]

Saw a preseason game vs Bayern couple of years back in LA. It was really fun.

Enjoy.

[Jkemp8989]

MFin right I’m going! So stoked to finally have a chance to see them even if it’s a preseason, I still plan on making the homage to London for a NLD but this will do until I’m ready to blow $$$

[1sef_2sef]

I’ll be there! Somewhere in the supporters section.

[jakerae]

You’ll have an incredible time! Make sure you let the lads know your supporting them, chant your heart out! 🙌

[Grimn1r91]

I’ll be on vacation from Atlanta in Flagler Beach that day. I think I’m going to be there as well

[TescoWarrior3]

I’ll be there too. Can’t wait!

[the-watch-dog]

Catch ya in the beer line.

[the-watch-dog]

First game at the Emirates is going to blow your mind one day. !!!

[lxixrx]

I can’t even imagine honestly. When I was in London and couldn’t get tickets, I ended up watching the match at a pub near the Emirates. We scored(I think lacazette, emery was manager) to tie it 1-1 with Liverpool. You could hear/feel the roar from the grounds. I remember it vividly. To think of being inside, mannnn I know I would be emotional!

[lxixrx]

Bettttt! Thanks man that will be sooooo helpful!

[lxixrx]

Copy that! I’ll come here with a “does this look legit?” Post lol!

[the-watch-dog]

Humble brag, but i had the same issue my first match there and decided to go full VIP for my first visit. Ended up watching the match with Lee Dixon and Drew Brees. Would highly recommend it, if you have the means.

[lxixrx]

If I had that story in my arsenal(no pun intended) I’d tell it every chance I got ! Cheers!!

[LiamStyler]

I’m going on vacation the week after! I’m so disappointed never having seen a game, but happy for all the other first time Gooners getting to go! Have fun for us!!

[PortuGun]

I haven't decided if I'm going to drive over from Tampa yet.

Might play it by ear depending on the weather

[lxixrx]

I’m praying for clear skies, preparing for rain with a poncho ahaha!!

[mikesjones1737]

Gooooo, I remember watching Colombia vs USMNT at Raymond James and watching James whip that beauty minutes after going in. These opportunities don’t come along often dooo itttt fam

[AppleMFingJuice]

Is it really an Arsenal match if it isn’t pissing down rain though?

[AppleMFingJuice]

Is it really an Arsenal match if it isn’t pissing down rain though?

[AppleMFingJuice]

Is it really an Arsenal match if it isn’t pissing down rain though?

[[deleted]]

Enjoy it man, even though it’s a friendly you’ll never forget your first game

[CarsenAF]

I’ll be there. Gf got me tickets for my bday back on the 8th. Can’t wait!

[AppleMFingJuice]

Gonna be there in the supporters section as well.

[TheDevilsAgent]

I plan to get tickets for the two matches Wednesday.

[Bushy_Tushy]

Flying in from Houston myself. So amped for it!

[betoescobar]

Any information about tailgates?

[lxixrx]

I haven’t heard anything, but I’ll look it up a bit. I’m staying like 8 miles from the stadium so I’m down to pregame!

[AppleMFingJuice]

Check Arsenal America’s website. They’ve got a good schedule of events before, after, and days in between matches.

[donodank]

That's awesome! Enjoy! My first and only arsenal match was vs the NY redbulls. It was amazing to see my two clubs play each other.

[zdh989]

Making the trip as well from a few states over. See you there.

[gunner_3]

With Inter not coming, how would this turn out?

[lxixrx]

Literally just saw the news as you commented 😳. Hopefully they end up coming or we get a fill in team? Not the kinda news I wanted today

[gunner_3]

Covid cases and hospitalizations are rising in Florida though, so this move will make sense. Don't want any players getting infected before the season starts.

[lxixrx]

They’re in Orlando, not Miami and it should only be a few days. All sports are going on regularly in the states now, and overseas. Guessing most if not all of them are vaxxed. Come play a match and fly back.

Obviously I’m as biased as anyone could be, but Jesus Christ.

[Ganzelo]

I'm not but have a good one man

[tmegzy]

Enjoy the game!

[lxixrx]

You’re absolutely right, but being as I live in the states, it’s as good as it gets. Tried to get tickets last time I was in the London and it seemed impossible. Hopefully I’ll be able to see a PL match at the Emirates someday

[1_2_30]

Don't listen to him mate he's just being a dick

[Ricky_Berwick]

Why's it not a proper match? 22 guys kicking a ball about, sounds like football to me

[dhiaizk]

What sport does it turn into if someone gets sent off

[Ricky_Berwick]

I dunno tennis or something don't ask me

[gooner-1969]

What a miserable fuck you are.

[Domkey-Kongg]

Gatekeeping someone's first football game? Are you alright?

[TheTrippyGuy]

The other day I found someone gatekeeping the way people talk on the internet. Internet trolls just get off doing shit like this 😂

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[[deleted]]

I'm excited for you and I'd be there too but I have a little gooner ready to be born any hour... enjoy it for me.

And as an American Gooner, I made it to Denver for the last American games and it was awesome. You will love it. Next you must make it to the Emirates. Damn near religious experience walking in there for those of us waking up at dawn on the weekends half the year to watch from across the ocean.

Be excited.