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,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 international 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.

Latest Articles From First Touch
New York City FC Fall At Home To DC United
New York City FC fell 2-1 in the Bronx to DC United on Saturday when a brace from Gabriel Pirani canceled out Justin Haak's first half goal.
FPL 2025/26: Best Free Hit team for Gameweek 3
Fantasy Premier League (FPL 2025/26) managers hoping for points boost this weekend may view the latest round of fixtures and use their Free Hit chip.
Celtic, Rangers Crash Out Of Champions League
The past week marked another turning point for Scottish clubs competing in Europe as both Celtic and Rangers fell at the first hurdle in the Champions League.
World Cup 2026: Who Could Steal the Show?
There are always surprises. Young talents from Africa, Asia, and smaller European countries could become stars overnight at the World Cup 2026.

English Premier League Supporters Clubs In The USA
Find EPL supporters clubs and soccer bars near you!

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 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.
Mulligan’s Hoboken Soccer Bar Is Number One
Mulligan’s Hoboken soccer bar has been the home of live soccer in New Jersey for many a year. Mulligan's supporters clubs include Chelsea FC and the Red Bulls.

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!
Kanu Lights Up Arsenal And Nigeria (Part Two)
Part two of Dave Bowler's 2005 interview with Nigerian star Kanu sees him jetting off to the States in search of Olympic glory.
Dion Dublin Interview (Man United & England)
First Touch reporter Matthew Nelson sat down with ex-Man Utd and England striker Dion Dublin for a chat about Keano, Sir Alex, racial equality, and the Dube.

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game
Read profiles of some of the greatest players who shaped soccer over the decades.
Dave Mackay Tribute (Derby, Spurs & Scotland)
The passing of Scottish legend Dave Mackay leaves football shorn of another of its true greats, a footballer of monumental gifts.
Alfredo Di Stefano, The Magician Of Madrid
Alfredo Di Stefano, born of Italian parents in Buenos Aires, was clearly a prodigy from the very outset. Joining River Plate as a 17 year old. By Dave Bowler.

Great Teams Through The Ages
Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.
Remembering The Busby Babes 1958
Welsh international Graham Williams remembers the Busby Babes of Manchester United from likely conquerors of Europe to a team with no future.
Introducing Östersunds Fotbollsklubb
This is the story of how Graham Potter led the tiny Swedish team Östersunds from fourth-tier obscurity to cup glory in the space of a few years.

Classic Articles From First Touch Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch soccer magazine. Read them all here.
Meet The Barcelona New York Fans
Meet the Barcelona NYC fans - otherwise known as the NYC FCBarcelona Penya - formed by ex-pats from Catalonia who meet at Smithfield Hall for all of the Barca matches.
England Crash Out to Italy In Tense Euro Final
England losing to Italy in the Euro 2021 FInal was so very English, part of the national pastime of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory - like Brexit.

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.
