NYC Bees Newsletter: October slate, Into a Bar pod, Fanzone, best PL start

Hello NYC Bees!

I know we're eager to get back to league play after this lengthy international break. Here are some bits of news for you as we head into October!

October schedule: Five games in three weeks
Our club's depth will be put to the test with four league games and a Carabao Cup match, all in the span of about three weeks in October. We'll be back at The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St., on Oct. 10 for our road match against Aston Villa. We're also slated for a weekday watch event for our fourth-round Carabao Cup fixture against Sunderland on Oct. 28.

As of this writing, Paramount Plus has yet to list its full coverage. Hopefully with just eight games remaining in the event, we'll definitely be on the broadcast this time. Stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest.

One thing to keep in mind between NYC and England in October: We will have a four-hour time difference (not five hours) from London because of their daylight saving time through part of the month. Those details are spelled out in the schedule graphic.

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Best PL start for Brentford
Thanks to our 3-0 home victory against Chelsea on Sept. 18, we have posted the best five-game start in Brentford's Premier League history! Our 9 points (and plus-6 goal differential) puts us in fourth place in the table. It also marks the first time Brentford has an unbeaten opening five games to a PL season. Newcomer Jaidon Anthony, 2025-26 PL Golden Boot runner-up Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho all notched their first league goals of the season to upend Chelsea. We already have seven different goalscorers in PL action.

New pod: A Soccer Fan Walks Into A Bar
As we keep expanding with this group, our outreach with some new media and show opportunities is fortunately growing, as well. This past month, I joined A Soccer Fan Walks Into A Bar, which is headed by Dave Mires, the founder of the Bournemouth New York supporters' group in the Hudson Valley. I was on the Sept. 10 show as a prelude to our road match against the Cherries. Our supporters' group will likely rejoin Dave in March, as well. It was great to connect, especially with someone who has a heavy role in promoting the sport at his establishment in Newburgh, N.Y.!

Return to PL Fanzone on Peacock
So last season, our very own Dan Mitzelman had just a brief cameo with the folks at Premier League Fanzone. Fortunately this time around, they brought him back for a much lengthier segment! He joined Fanzone's Monday crew with Anita Jones and Leroy Rosenior on Sept. 21 (live on Peacock) to cap off our memorable weekend win over Chelsea. Great job on the show, Dan! If others are interested in participating, please let us know and we can connect you with PL Productions!

Brentford News & Notes
International window updates: Midfielder Vitaly Janelt received his first senior national team call-up with Germany, while forward Kevin Schade also was called up by head coach Jurgen Klopp. ... Denmark midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard had one of the most impressive highlights of this stretch with a 25th-minute free kick goal during his side's 3-2 loss to Kris Ajer and Norway on Sept. 24 in their UEFA Nations League clash in Oslo. ... On Sept. 28, defender Michael Kayode scored a goal in his Italy senior national team debut. ... In total, 21 Brentford players represented their respective nations during this international window.

Brentford Women tally 8 at Gtech: Led by a four-goal outburst from Ashley Cheatley, the Brentford Women rolled to an 8-0 victory against Newhaven on Sept. 27 at Gtech Community Stadium. It marked the team's most lopsided win of the season as the Bees are competing in their second campaign in the fifth-tier London and South East Premier Division. Wiktoria Kiszkis contributed a brace, while Millie Constantine and Makeba Black each added a goal.

PL Fan Fest on Oct. 10-11: We will have some NYC Bees representation at the Premier League Fan Fest, which is taking place Oct. 10-11 in Denver! Hopefully we'll have a nice Bees turnout at Union Station when we square off against Aston Villa that morning. The NBC Sports team of host Rebecca Lowe, plus analysts Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard will be on site for the Premier League Mornings Live show.

Quick hits: Led by Fabio Carvalho's game-winner in his long-awaited return to the pitch, Brentford defeated Reading 2-1 on Sept. 15 in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Callum Wilson scored the game's opening goal within three minutes. ... German international Kevin Schade was a nominee for the Premier League Player of the Month after scoring twice in three matches in September. ... Brentford's Long Read features Jaidon Anthony, check it out!

Suggestions, Comments, Feedback
If you ever have any thoughts, feel free to email (brentfordnyc@gmail.com) or chat with me anytime! #COYB!

Charlie

NYC Bee Dan Mitzelman makes return to PL Fanzone on Peacock

Last season, our very own NYC Bee Dan Mitzelman had just a brief cameo with the folks at Premier League Fanzone. Fortunately this time around, they brought him back for a much lengthier segment!

He joined Fanzone's Monday crew with co-hosts Anita Jones and Leroy Rosenior on Sept. 21 (live on Peacock) to cap off our memorable weekend win over Chelsea.

Great job on the show, Dan!

If others are interested in participating, please let us know and we can connect you with PL Productions.

New podcast appearance by NYC Bees: A Soccer Fan Walks Into A Bar

As the NYC Brentford supporters' group continues expanding, so to is the outreach with some new media and show opportunities. NYC Bees co-founder Charlie Corr joined "A Soccer Fan Walks Into A Bar," which is headed by Dave Mires, the founder of the Bournemouth New York supporters' group in the Hudson Valley.

We took part in the Sept. 10 show as a prelude to Brentford's road match against the Cherries. Our group will likely rejoin Dave in March, as well.

It was great to connect, especially with someone who has a heavy role in promoting the sport at his establishment in Newburgh, N.Y.!

September fixtures, return to PL Fanzone, transfer window closes

Hello again NYC Bees! We've seen some early signs that this could be a special season, and September should be a good gauge to see where this club is headed. Here's everything to get you up to speed!

Potential for four Red Lion meet-ups in September
Brentford has four September matches on the docket, three in league play and a third-round Carabao Cup game. The Premier League matches are confirmed with The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St., and IF Paramount Plus broadcasts the Sept. 15 match against Reading, we will meet at the pub for that as well! Stay tuned to our social media channels for that verification. As of this writing, Paramount Plus has not publicized which Carabao Cup games are tagged for individual broadcasts. See the graphic for our full schedule.

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Diouf signing caps off transfer window; Sangare shines
Brentford didn't need to reach the final hours of the transfer window to figure out some necessary pieces to bring in. The club secured midfielder Mamadou Sangare at the beginning of August, and on Aug. 28, the Bees brought in left back and Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham. Diouf did make the bench for Brentford's most recent match at Leeds, but hasn't made his debut just yet. Sangare, on the other hand, has been an immediate revelation, notching an assist and earning Man of the Match accolades during Brentford's season-opening 3-0 win against Tottenham.

Between the strong returning nucleus and the investment toward Diouf, Sangare, and the likes of Jaidon Anthony and Jannik Schuster, the optimistic vibes have certainly been prevalent in the early stages of 2026-27!

Bees legend Pinnock heads to Coventry City
After seven seasons with Brentford, center back Ethan Pinnock completed a move to Coventry City late last month. Pinnock was a crucial part of the Bees' promotion and early Premier League seasons, joining the club in 2019. The Jamaica international made 216 appearances for Brentford in all competitions. "He has been one of the modern-day greats of the club, and I have always appreciated him for the qualities he has as a player and a man," head coach Keith Andrews said.

Good luck, Ethan! (except when you face us)

Back on Premier League Fanzone
Thanks to Brentford's strong start, the good folks at Premier League Fanzone connected with us immediately for their first Monday show of the campaign. I joined hosts Anita Jones and Leroy Rosenior for their Aug. 24 show, live on Peacock stateside, to recap the Bees' victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Rosenior also threw a nice Bees-Spurs question to close out the segment, too!

If any of you would like to take part in this program, please reach out as I've had a longstanding connection with their production team and have contributed to a bunch of shows over the years! Fanzone is live on Mondays and Fridays, but we've focused more heavily on the early part of the week: Monday's crew provides a better platform and longer Brentford-focused segments when we're booked.

Brentford News & Notes
Unbeaten start through two: For the first time since the 2023-24 Premier League season, the Bees have opened the campaign with an unbeaten two-game stretch. Brentford steamrolled Tottenham Hotspur, 3-0, with goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode. The scoreline easily could have been more lopsided. Then on Aug. 30, Kevin Schade scored an impressive first-half goal, but the Bees had to settle for a 1-1 road draw against Leeds.

Collins, Bees roll in Carabao Cup: Led by two goals from center back Nathan Collins, Brentford went on the road for a smooth-sailing 6-1 victory over Birmingham City on Aug. 25 in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Callum Wilson, Aaron Hickey, Mikkel Damsgaard and Thiago supplied the other goalscoring, while Jaidon Anthony recorded three assists in his Brentford debut. The Bees' depth will need to come through again on Sept. 15 at Reading in the third round; it's the second of three Brentford matches in a seven-day stretch.

1st-place Brentford Women return to Gtech: The Brentford Women have scheduled another fixture at Gtech Community Stadium, coming up on Sept. 27 when they host Newhaven. This is their second season in the fifth-tier London and South East Premier Division. The Bees flirted with another promotion last season, and this season they are atop the league table through three games. Their most recent performance was a dominant 8-2 win at Aylesford. It's still early, but keep a close eye for a potential jump into Level 4 of the football pyramid when 2026-27 is wrapped up. Fingers crossed!

Quick hits: Brentford defender Jayden Meghoma has joined Championship side Portsmouth on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old left back will team alongside fellow Brentford loanee Benjamin Arthur. ... If the Premier League Fan Fest is your thing, it'll be a bit longer of a trip to make. Denver is hosting the event on Oct. 10-11 at Union Station. Brentford's front office usually makes the stateside trip, so if you're interested, we'll pass along any club-focused details.

Suggestions, Comments, Feedback
If you ever have any thoughts feel free to email (brentfordnyc@gmail.com) or chat with me anytime! #COYB!

Charlie

PL Fanzone brings back NYC Bees after opening-weekend Brentford win

The famed Premier League Fanzone program, shown live on Peacock in the United States, brought back NYC Bees co-founder Charlie Corr following the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season!

The Monday show (Aug. 24), hosted by Anita Jones and Leroy Rosenior, recapped Brentford's superb 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Rosenior also closed the segment with an interesting question: How many points will Brentford finish above Spurs?

For the record, our prediction is Bees in seventh place and on the spot, 12th for Tottenham. We didn't want to commit either way on Tottenham's possibility for a third straight 17th-place finish!

Thanks as always for having us on. If there are any other Brentford supporters who would like to take part in this program, please reach out as we've had a longstanding relationship with their production team!

NYC Bees Newsletter: Aug. 22 at Red Lion, 4K followers, Sangare signs

Greetings NYC Bees, it's been a while since I've put this newsletter together. Let's get into all the happenings as we prepare for Brentford's 2026-27 Premier League season and another campaign at The Red Lion!

Returning to Red Lion for Aug. 22 opener
We've confirmed with The Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St., and we are good to go for our two regular season Brentford matches this month, starting with Aug. 22 against Tottenham! The other one is on Sunday, Aug. 30, against Leeds, and the pub will open its doors early for us. Looking forward to seeing all of you again on a regular basis!

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NYC Bees reach combined 4K followers on social
Our supporters' group hit a nice little milestone in late July, surpassing a combined 4,000 followers on our six respective social media platforms: X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Bluesky and TikTok. Links to each platform are listed above. Thanks for the incredible support, and keep spreading the good word!

Club signs Ligue 1 Team of the Year MF Sangare
Brentford made a splash this offseason with the signing of 24-year-old midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens. On Aug. 1, the Mali international inked a five-year deal after completing his 2025-26 season with Lens in Ligue 1. He was named to the Ligue 1 Team of the Year, as well.

"He fits everything we want from a Brentford player, on and off the pitch," Brentford head coach Keith Andrews said. "He'll be a player that I think will become very, very popular with the fans."

Brentford News & Notes
Henderson departs for Chelsea: Midfielder Jordan Henderson, whose veteran leadership was crucial in the early months of the 2025-26 season, has departed Brentford and he will be joining Chelsea for the upcoming campaign. The 36-year-old featured briefly for England during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but his tournament was cut short after injuring his wrist during a celebration over the advertising boards. Henderson played in his fourth World Cup. Even though Henderson was signed through the 2026-27 season, the club mutually agreed to terminate his contract early.

Rennes, Frankfurt on preseason docket: We'll finally get to enjoy some on-field Brentford football this month, with a couple preseason friendlies on the horizon. Brentford travels to France to face Rennes on Saturday, Aug. 8, followed by a home match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, Aug. 15. The club has said both games will be broadcast, but details have not been released.

In preparation for these games and many more throughout the season, we've introduced a miniature #BeesIn30 reel to get you caught up with the latest in a mere 30 seconds. Hope this component fills a void in your busy schedules!

NYC Bees and the World Cup: It already feels like a long time ago, but North America's hosting of the World Cup was certainly a big part of the summer for many of us NYC Bees. Thanks for some of the photos during the group stage of the tournament, covering multiple matches in the U.S. and Canada.

We also had a Red Lion meet-up with Beesotted's Billy "The Bee" Grant for Norway-France, as well as a run-in with Alex Hill, the creator of the one-man show Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse, during the England victory over Norway.

Obviously the tournament (and FIFA) continues to have its share of embarrassing moments away from the actual football, but the passion of this wonderful game ultimately shone through, and that's the most important thing!

In the media: Our NYC Bees community had a little shout-out in George Moriarty's article on Axios: "Choose Your Premier League Adventure." ... I was fortunate to connect with BBC Radio London a couple times during the World Cup for Total Sport with Rob Green. Hopefully that's a new show we can join again during the upcoming season! ... NYC Bee Abhi Goyal rejoined the folks at the Don't Know Much About Football podcast in mid-June. The show's panel covered an array of topics that defined the 2025-26 campaign. Make sure to check out Abhi's appearance!

Quick hits: Back on July 3, Brentford worked out a new deal with defender Michael Kayode through June of 2032. ... Brentford B signed New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Aidan Stokes to a season-long loan. We're looking forward to seeing how one of our locals performs in West London! ... The club signed Callum Wilson to a one-season contract on July 9, and Nigerian international Benjamin Frederick was promoted to the first team on July 10. ... Brentford signed former Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony to a four-year deal. ... The Brentford Women's schedule through November has been released, and they will open play in the London and South East Regional Premier Division on Sunday, Aug. 16. ... Brentford released their 2026-28 home kit and their 2026-27 away kit last month -- something to potentially budget for!

Suggestions, Comments, Feedback
If you ever have any thoughts, feel free to email (brentfordnyc@gmail.com) or chat with me anytime! #COYB

Charlie

NYC Bees' Goyal recaps season with Don't Know Much About Football pod

NYC Bee Abhi Goyal rejoined the folks at the Don't Know Much About Football podcast! The show put together a panel for a Premier League review show and covered a wide array of topics that defined the 2025-26 campaign.

Abhi's appeared on several shows with this program, so it's been fantastic that to have him representing our NYC Brentford supporters' group on a regular basis!

NYC Bees chat World Cup, Brentford on BBC Radio London's Total Sport

In the recap of the 2025-26 Premier League season and the prelude to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, NYC Bees Co-Founder Charlie Corr joined Total Sport with Rob Green on BBC Radio London on June 8.

The segment included a nice mix of topics, including the NYC Brentford supporters' group, thoughts on the World Cup starting up stateside, the anticipation of Thiago and other Brentford players heading into the tournament, and much more!

Big thanks for having us on the show. There's a good chance we might join Total Sport again a few weeks into the World Cup for our perspective, so stay tuned!