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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, 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.

Guide To Live Soccer On TV

This is the ultimate guide to live soccer on TV in the US. See match kick-off times and channel listings, updated daily.

Latest Articles From First Touch

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Gotham FC Tie With Houston Dash On The Road

Gotham FC earned its second draw and first clean sheet of the 2025 season Friday night in a 0-0 road result against the Houston Dash at Shell Energy Stadium.

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No Good News For Scotland Fans

Those Scotland fans who consider themselves members of the Tartan Army must be feeling bewildered and betrayed after a crushing 3-0 home loss to Greece 

U.S.Men's national team in action agaisnt Canada in the Nations League

U.S. Men’s National Team Beaten By Canada

the U.S. Men's national team lost to Canada in the Nations League 3rd place game. Canada overcame an injury to Alphonso Davies in the first half to win 2-1

Soccer Supporters Clubs In The USA

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.

the dog & bone soccer bar in new york

The Dog And Bone Soccer Bar In New York

The Dog And Bone is one of the most popular soccer bars for watching soccer in New York. Enjoy the special matchday atmosphere in a British pub in Midtown.

fans watch european soccer at Kelly's soccer bar in the East Village

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 here!

Legends Of The Game

Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.

Ian St John

Legends Of Soccer: Ian St John

Dave Bowler tells the fascinating story of Ian St John This Liverpool and Scotland legend was an essential part of Bill Shankly\'s triumphant team during the 1960s.

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Legends Of Soccer: Gazza At Euro 96

Who can forget Gazza at Euro 96? Thrills, drama and controversy always surrounded Paul Gascoigne as a player. Here\'s the story of one of his greatest moments.

Great Teams

Read all about the greatest teams ever to play the game.

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Preston North End Profile 1888-93

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.

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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

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Why Do We Have The Nations League?

Do we really need three sets of international breaks for this essentially irrelevant Nations League before Christmas? Dave Bowler thinks not.

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How To Start A Soccer Supporters Club

This article shows you how to start your own soccer supporters club in your town. New soccer fan clubs are popping up all over America. Why not start your own?

How To Find The Best Soccer Bars In The US

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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