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
Find EPL supporters clubs and soccer bars near you!
Latest Articles From First Touch
Thelwell & Son To The Rescue At Rangers
Former New York Red Bull head of sport Kevin Thelwell is making news—and raising eyebrows—early on his role as sporting director at Rangers.
New York City FC Edge Red Bulls In Thriller
New York City FC beat New York Red Bulls 3-2 on their own turf in the Hudson River Derby. Thiago Martins scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute.
Midge Purce Scores As Gotham FC Win Big
Gotham FC romped to a 3-0 win over Portland Thorns at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday night. Midge Purce netted her first goal in two years.
Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen Struggle In Europe
Five matches into the Premiership campaign, Aberdeen sit at the bottom of the table, following four losses and a draw while also trying to compete in Europe.
Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game
Read profiles of some of the greatest players who shaped soccer over the decades.
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.
Lionel Messi – The World’s Greatest Player
From a junior player whose very future in the game was threatened because of his stature, Lionel Messi has grown into the biggest figure in the game.
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.
Introducing The 11th Street Bar, East Village
The 11th Street Bar is the place to watch Liverpool in the East Village. Long-time home base of LFCNY, the official Liverpool supporters club of 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.
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!
Mick Harford, Luton Legend In New York
Luton Town legend Mick Harford reflects on an illustrious career from a barstool in NYC, & talks excitedly about the bright future for rejuvenated Luton Town.
Darren Fletcher Interview – West Brom
Dave Bowler interviews Darren Fletcher who has played a big part in WBA's progress that they have made over the last couple of years.
Great Teams Through The Ages
Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.
Dirty Leeds: 100 Years Of History
As Leeds celebrates its centenary it remains a club either loved or loathed. There's no middle ground. Its passionate supporters wouldn’t have it any other way.
When The Great Ajax Team Domimated Europe
Dave Bowler reflects on the great Ajax 1971-73 team that was so dominant in Europe at the time, winning the European Cup 3 times in a row as Dutch Champions.
Classic Articles From First Touch Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch soccer magazine. Read them all here.
Everton Fans Get Surprise Calls From Players
Everton FC stars made surprise calls to Everton fans in the USA, including a call to former First Touch contributor James Rogers from Graeme Sharp
Introducing Nowhere FC – A Brand From Nowhere!
John Langford chats to Diego Moscoso in 2014 about his exciting project, Nowhere FC, an underground intelligentsia conspiring to fuse football with fashion.
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.
