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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 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

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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!

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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.

Legends Of The Game

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

Howard Kendall

A Tribute To Howard Kendall

Howard Kendall was part of one of the great midfields in the game, alongside Colin Harvey and Alan Ball.

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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.

The Busby Babes in 1955

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. 

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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

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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.

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Podcast - Just Look At His Face

Listen to archived episodes of this classic podcast presented by Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski

Classic Articles From The Archives

We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine

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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.

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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.

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