By D’Andre McKenzie
There’s something different about experiencing a city for the first time when football is the reason you’re there.
On August 23, I made my first trip to Newcastle upon Tyne as Newcastle United prepared to open their 2026–27 Premier League season against Liverpool at St. James’ Park.
New city. New stadium. New fans. New experience.
And…
by: D'Andre McKenzie
I had the honor, privilege and pleasure of attending my first Premier League match, and there probably weren't many better places to experience it than Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal opened the 2026-27 Premier League season with a convincing 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City, and from almost the opening whistle, it felt like the…