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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 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
New York City FC Lose 4-3 Thriller In Atlanta
New York City FC gave up a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 in a late comeback rally by Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday night.
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.
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 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 EPL supporters clubs and soccer bars near you!

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.
Churchill Tavern Soccer Bar in New York City
Between Churchill Tavern and The Dog & Bone we have two of the best England supporter bars in New York. Two of the best soccer bars in midtown.
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.
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
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.

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!
Ben Foster Interview (England Goalkeeper)
England goalkeeper Ben Foster talks to Dave Bowler about his unfortunate injury and his hopes for the World Cup, along with many other topics.
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.

Legends Of The Game
Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
