Miami Gooners bring Arsenal tradition to South Florida (includes video story)

A supporters group in Miami is turning match-day into a tradition, bringing English soccer culture to South Florida. The Miami Gooners, backers of Arsenal F.C., gather at The Bar on 172 Giralda Ave in Coral Gables to watch matches and cheer on the English Premier League club.

What began as a small gathering of fans has grown into a larger community that includes both locals and international supporters. On matchdays, chants fill the bar as fans come together over their shared support for Arsenal.

In a city known for its diverse cultures, groups like the Miami Gooners are helping expand soccer culture across South Florida.

With 2026 FIFA World Cup matches set to take place in Miami next month, the group expects to continue growing. The Miami Gooners’ next watch party is scheduled for Monday, when Arsenal faces Burnley F.C..

Ginevra Gil is a junior in Communication Arts. She is interested in sports, video, and journalism. She is also a staff writer for PantherNOW and loves to read.

My name is Aldara Villamar, my major is digital broadcasting journalism and I’m a transfer student from Miami Dade College. I am interested in sports journalism. A fun fact about me is that I’ve done sports my whole live, including soccer, swimming, and currently exercise at the gym.