Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Sports > Football
Arsenal Women vs. West Ham United Women: FA WSL Match in Empty Stands (2020-21)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal Women vs. West Ham United Women: FA WSL Match in Empty Stands (2020-21)
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Katie McCabe and Steph Catley of Arsenal before the Barclays FA Womens Super League match between Arsenal Women and West Ham United Women at Meadow Park on April 28, 2021 in Borehamwood, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal FC are a professional football club based in Islington, London, England
Media ID 20910148
© 2021 The Arsenal Football Club Plc
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arsenal Football Club
> Arsenal Women
> Arsenal Women v West Ham United Women
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Sports
> Football
> Popular Themes
> Stadium Art
> Sport
> Football
> Soccer
> Stadium Art
> Sport
> Football
> Soccer
> West Ham United
> Sport
> Sporting Venues
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image captured by David Price for Arsenal Football Club, we witness a moment of preparation before the Barclays FA WSL (FA Women's Super League) match between Arsenal Women and West Ham United Women, as players Katie McCabe and Steph Catley focus intently on the pitch at Meadow Park in Borehamwood, England, on April 28, 2021. The empty stands surrounding them serve as a stark reminder of the unprecedented challenges posed by the Coronavirus Pandemic to the world of sports. The Government's social distancing laws have forced stadiums across the United Kingdom to remain under strict restrictions, resulting in games being played behind closed doors. The absence of fans in the stands creates an eerie atmosphere, with the silence broken only by the sounds of the players' footsteps, the whistle of the referee, and the occasional cheer from the team benches. Despite the unusual circumstances, the determination and focus of the players are palpable. McCabe and Catley, both key members of the Arsenal Women squad, engage in a pre-match conversation, their expressions revealing a deep concentration and commitment to their team and the game ahead. The empty stands, while a poignant reminder of the current situation, do not diminish the intensity and passion that defines the beautiful game. This photograph encapsulates the resilience and adaptability of the football community in the face of adversity, as the FA WSL continues to provide a platform for the world's best women's footballers to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
