First Touch

First Touch Online Soccer Publication

,First Touch is New York’s longest-running and best-loved soccer publication.  Here you’ll discover all the best soccer bars in the USA for watching your favorite teams. Our live Soccer TV Guide will help you watch all the soccer on TV happening this week. Stay up to date with all the EPL, MLS, La Liga, NWSL,Serie A, and World Cup 2026 schedules.

Also, you’ll find Soccer supporters clubs for the popular teams in every City and State in the USA. Furthermore, you can read hundreds of great articles and interviews from our archives, all free on this amazing website and mobile app

The Ultimate Guide To Live Soccer On TV

The complete guide to live soccer on TV in the USA is here. See match kick-off times and channel listings, updated daily.

English Premier League Supporters Clubs In The USA

Latest Articles From First Touch

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Jaedyn Shaw Scores On Gotham FC Debut

Gotham FC moved up to third iin the NWSL standings after beating San Diego Wave on the road with goals from debutant Jaedyn Shaw and Esther González.

Find The Best Soccer Bars In New York

First Touch has been inextricably linked with the New York soccer bar scene for over three decades. Here we present our selection of the best New York soccer bars.

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Welcome To Kelly’s New York Soccer Bar

Watching World Cup games in the East Village has never been more exciting. An established NYC soccer bar, Kelly\'s shows live soccer games every day

Star Player Interviews In First Touch

First Touch goes one on one with some of the greats of the game. See all of our exclusive interviews archives here!

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Interview With Dave Walsh – Ireland Legend

Just before St Patrick\'s Day, Irish football lost one of its greats with the death of Dave Walsh at age 92. Here is his interview with Dave Bowler from 2007.

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Scott Carson Interview (England)

Nowadays, it’s time for the safety first course of action as West Bromwich Albion and England goalkeeper Scott Carson explained to Dave Bowler in 2009.

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game

Read profiles of some of the greatest players who shaped soccer over the decades.

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Mick Harford Interview – Luton Town Legend

Luton Town legend Mick Harford reflects on an illustrious career from a barstool in NYC, & talks excitedly about the bright future for rejuvenated Luton Town.

Great Teams Through The Ages

Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.

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When The Great Ajax Team Domimated Europe

Dave Bowler reflects on the great Ajax 1971-73 team that was so dominant in Europe at the time, winning the European Cup 3 times in a row as Dutch Champions.

Classic Articles From First Touch Archives

We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch soccer magazine. Read them all here.

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Christian Pulisic Is Living Up To The Hype

The initial reaction to Christian Pulisic making an estimated £58 million move to Chelsea was decidedly mixed. Some describe the move from Dortmund as risky.

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The Full Scottish Team Of 2018

It’s time to announce the Full Scottish Team of the Season for 2017-18, and it will be loaded with players from one side of the Glasgow divide

How To Find The Best Soccer Bars In The USA

Nobody knows soccer bars like First Touch do. We’ve worked with all the best soccer bars in the USA over the past three decades and we are happy to share that knowledge with you. Check out our state by state guide to the very best soccer bars and soccer supporters clubs throughout the nation, and don’t forget to download our free live soccer TV app so you always know when the game is on.

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