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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Messi Messes Up New York City FC

A brace from Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami to an emphatic 4-0 victory over New York City FC in the Bronx. Luis Suarez also scored with a penalty.

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game

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

Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti Is A Roma Legend

Roma captain and beloved son Francesco Totti called time on his career this week, So drink in the Totti retirement ceremony with Tim Hall.

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.

peter dillon's soccer bar in midtown

Peter Dillon’s Soccer Bar in Midtown

Peter Dillon's is a Newcastle United Supporters bar in midtown Manhattan run by passionate Newcastle fans. This is the place to be in NYC for Newcastle games.

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!

mat hummels

Mats Hummels Interview (Bayern Munich)

Bayern Munich star Mats Hummels on working with Jurgen Klopp, almost joining Manchester United... and being a German who doesn’t like beer!

Great Teams Through The Ages

Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.

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The Great Preston North End, 1888-1893

Under the leadership of Major William Sudell, Preston North End were the Manchester City of their day. Their dominance required other teams to up their game.

The Busby Babes in 1955

The Busby Babes: A Special Tribute

Welsh international Graham Williams remembers the Busby Babes of Manchester United from likely conquerors of Europe to a team with no future. 

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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The FA Cup And How To Save It

Barring getting elbowed in the head by Stuart Pearce and mugged off by Ginola, my biggest claim to fame was walking Millwall out as an FA Cup final Captain.

Bradley Wright-Phillips

Bradley Wright-Phillips – A Profile

Bradley Wright-Phillips was honored recently for scoring his 100th MLS goal for the New York Red Bulls. Tim Hall explores his legacy.

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.

world cup wood carving outside Mulligan's soccer bar
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