First Touch

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 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

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PFA Shortlist Six For Player Of The Year

It is no surprise to see that EPL champions Liverpool have two players on the PFA shortlist for player of the year given the season that they have just had!

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Ange Postecoglu: The Rise and Fall of Angeball

It’s not everyday a football manager departs his job with both a bang and a whimper simultaneously. But Ange Postecoglu might just have instigated an entire new trend in this...

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New York City FC Thump Atlanta United

New York City FC roared to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United at Yankee Stadium with goals from Bakrar, Moralez, and a brace from Wolf.

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2025 Full Scottish Football Awards

With another season over in Scotland, it's time for Brian Dunleavy to unveil his picks for this year's honors in Scottish Football.

English Premier League 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.

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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!

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Interview With Felix White Of The Maccabees

First Touch caught up with Felix White of The Maccabees to discuss his love of Fulham, EPL predictions, & the surprising things he loves about touring in the USA.  

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game

Read profiles of some of the greatest players who shaped soccer over the decades.

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Long Live Pele The King Of Football

Pele the King of football died in 2022 age 82 in Brazil. Here is our profile of the great man and three-time World Cup WInner. By Dave Bowler.

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How Gazza Lit Up The European Championships

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 Through The Ages

Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.

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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.

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The Great Preston North End, 1888-1893

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.

Classic Articles From First Touch Archives

We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch soccer magazine. Read them all here.

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Meet The Superstitious Football Fan

Matty Lawrence shares details of his pre-match ritual - Something many a superstitious football fan and player can relate to.

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Meet The Blizzard Editor Jonathan Wilson

With the Blizzard Wilson has brought real intelligence and forensic analysis to football writing, a real step forward from the past when football writing

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.

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