Sitting atop the Premier League, Arsenal is currently facing the impossible task of breaking Chelsea’s record-breaking 2004-05 season, in which they conceded just 15 goals. Ten games into the season, the Gunners have conceded three goals in 10 games, and are currently on track to break the record. Otto Fritton PZ ’27 discusses Arsenal’s true chances of breaking the records, as well as the problems they may face en route.
Tag: Soccer
Second Sixth Street game ends in stalemate as Pomona-Pitzer and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s soccer tie.
In the second iteration of the Sixth Street Rivalry, Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) women’s soccer battled in a goalless draw. The Hens entered the game hoping to ride the high from their 1-0 victory against the Athenas on Sept. 24. But the full-time whistle marked the end of a tied contest, as neither side was able to find a winner despite a combined 23 shots.
P-P men’s soccer defeat CMS 2-1 to continue strong start to season
In the annual installation of the Sixth Street Rivalry game, Sagehens soccer came away with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Stags, with the winning goal scored in the 79th minute by Sebastian Lee Jara PO ’29. The spirit of competition was palpable throughout the game, and the teams tallied a total of five yellow cards and 18 fouls at the final whistle.
Baila, Vini: Is it all too much, too soon for the Madrid star?
Vinicius Jr.’s rise to the top has been nothing but ordinary, from setting the record as the second-most expensive Brazilian Serie A transfer to fighting the racist Spanish crowds amid his world-class performances. However, Lavanya Aditi Puri CM ‘29 writes that despite his pronounced ups and downs as a footballer, the documentary “Baila, Vini” was too premature for a career nowhere near its end.
Chasing championships: Pomona-Pitzer women’s soccer remains undefeated
Vivian Rojas Collins’ PO ’27 free-kick goal from 40 yards away against Cal Lutheran pushed the Pomona-Pitzer women’s soccer team to 10 goals and their fifth straight win this season. The Hens look to maintain their early undefeated record and kick past the four consecutive second-round losses that have haunted them in the NCAA playoffs.
Living with a Banter club: the disappointing recent history of Arsenal
Otto Fritton PZ ‘27 would have loved to experience the “invincible” season, where, in 2003/4, Arsenal won the Premier League without losing a single match. However, since that season, Arsenal — one of the biggest clubs in England — has failed to return to this same pinnacle, sliding into mediocrity for the past 15 or so years.
A world beyond Division III: The importance of going to professional sports games in college
We all love the Sixth Street games — standing in the rain for the first quarter of P-P vs CMS football was a core first year memory for me. But sometimes I miss the allure of real stadium lights, the camaraderie with people you’ve never met, and the intense fandom of professional sports. Watching highlights of Colorado Rapids games (because who actually has an MLS-Apple TV package) from my dorm just doesn’t really cut it. When LA is so close, why not hop in someone’s car to make the trip and see your team? In my opinion, it’s the best way to spend time with friends and make new ones.
Eggs counted, hens are hatching; P-P women’s soccer defeats CMS in SCIAC semifinals
Hens avoid the goose egg; after a 0-0 end to the sixth street women’s soccer rivalry game ruined Sagehens dreams of a perfect season, P-P came back with a vengeance winning over the Athenas with a last minute penalty. With this win, P-P extends their season into NCAA Finals preparing to face California Luteran for the regional crown on Saturday, Nov. 4
Stags stuff Sagehens men’s soccer in strenuous 2-1 Sixth Street victory
Despite the heavy rain last Saturday, the Pomona-Pitzer and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men’s soccer teams went head to head in a chippy rivalry matchup. Things got heated early on and tempers flared after the Hens and Stags traded a pair of goals to begin the second half, but a persistent CMS side came away with a 2-1 victory.
Sagehens men’s soccer snap preseason losing streak with victory over Linfield
All nested in, the Sagehens men’s soccer team kicked off the last game of their preseason with a bang, defeating the Linfield Wildcats 3-2 in an eventful back-and-forth showdown on Sunday, Sept. 10.