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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 Soccer TV Guide will help you watch all the big games happening this week. Stay up to date with all the EPL and MLS 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.
Soccer Supporters Clubs In The USA
Top Articles
NYCFC Beat FC Cincinnati In Game Two Of Three
NYCFC hit back at FC Cincinatti on Saturday in Queens with a 3-1 on the night and take the series to a third game in Ohio next week.
History Repeats for Celtic, Rangers and Others in Scotland
Wednesday’s 2-1 loss at Aberdeen put Rangers 9 points behind rivals Celtic (and the Dons) just 10 matches into the season.
NYCFC Lose Play-Off Opener Against Cincinnati
NYCFC lost 1-0 to FC Cincinnati in Round One, Game 1 of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs on Monday night at TQL Stadium in Ohio. Yamil Asad scored the...
Emma Sears Scores On Debut For USWNT
The USWNT beat Iceland for the second time in a week due to second half goals from Lynn Williams, Lindsey Horan and Emma Sears on her debut.
Star Player Interviews
First Touch goes one on one with some of the greats of the game. See all of our exclusive interviews here!
Nwankwo Kanu Interview – (Nigeria)
The success of Nwankwo Kanu and his colleagues in the Nigerian “Super Eagles” has put his country on the world map. Dave Bowler talks to the ex-Arsenal star.
Giovanne Savarese Interview (New York Cosmos)
New Head Coach of the New York Cosmos and ex-Metrostar legend Giovanne Savarese talks enthusiastically to Matthew Nelson.
Legends Of The Game
Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.
A Tribute To Howard Kendall
Howard Kendall was part of one of the great midfields in the game, alongside Colin Harvey and Alan Ball.
Tom Finney – The Preston Plumber
Tom Finney has legitimate claims to being the greatest English footballer of all time. Bill Shankly was adamant that Finney was the best player he ever saw.
Great Teams
Read all about the greatest teams ever to play the game.
Graham Williams Remembers The Busby Babes
Welsh international Graham Williams remembers the Busby Babes of Manchester United from likely conquerors of Europe to a team with no future.
Tottenham Hotspur 1960-63 – A Profile
We all know the folklore that it’s a good season for Tottenham Hotspur when it ends in a “1”. Many years ago, the story held true.
Soccer Bars In New York
Soccer Bar: Shillelagh Tavern, Queens
Shillelagh Tavern is the official LFCNY supporter bar in queens - or the best Liverpool bar in queens - & the local chapter of the USMNT supporters club
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Soccer Bar: Dog & Bone, NYC
The Dog & Bone is one of the most popular soccer bars for watching World cup games in midtown Manhattan. Enjoy the special matchday atmosphere in a British pub.
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Soccer Bar: Mulligans, Hoboken
Mulligan’s soccer bar in Hoboken has been the home of live soccer in New Jersey for many a year. Mulligan's supporters clubs include the Garden State Blaugrana.
Read More Podcast - Just Look At His Face
Listen to archived episodes of this classic podcast presented by Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski
JLAHF Podcast: History Of The Champions League
This podcast delves into Champions League history, starting with the year Chelsea were banned and Hibernian pulled a fast one.
JLAHF Podcast – Pele, Maradona & Aztec Gold
Chris Lepkowski and Dave Bowler head for the Aztecs as they re-live two of the most enthralling World Cups - Mexico 70 and 86. From Pele to Maradona.
Classic Articles From The Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine
The Magic Of The FA Cup Lives On
The FA Cup is “the greatest cup competition in the world”, the one that transcends all others, that can captivate not just England, but the whole world.
Mike Petke Joins New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls have high hopes for the new season, according to new signing Mike Petke, who became a local hero during his previous stint in New York.