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 the Women’s World Cup and all the other big games this week.
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
Latest Articles
Columbus Crew Win 2023 MLS Cup
The Columbus Crew won the third MLS Cup in club history after defeating the Los Angeles Football Club, 2-1, at Lower.com Field
Scott McKenna Snubbed By Nottingham Forest
Reports suggest Scott McKenna has been banished from training at Forest and told he can leave during the January transfer window.
NWSL Announce Changes For Next Season
2024 regular season kicks off March 16; framework features 190-match schedule, expanded playoff format and revised NWSL Challenge Cup
Gotham FC To Host Screening Of ‘Under Pressure’
NJ/NY Gotham FC and Netflix to Host Red Carpet Preview Screening of Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team on Sunday, Dec. 10
Star Player Interviews
First Touch goes one on one with some of the greats of the game. See all of our exclusive interviews here!
Brian McBride Interview (USA)
Chicago Fire former Fulham star Brian McBride is thrilled to see his ex-teammates at Fulham qualify for next season’s Europa League.
Mason Holgate Interview (Everton)
Mason Holgate has found his way at the top level by fighting it out with the Premier League’s elite. Read this fascinating interview with the Everton star.
Legends Of The Game
Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.
Pele The King Of Football Is Dead
Pele The King of football has died age 82 in Brazil. The 3 time World Cup winner was surrounded by his family in hospital. Here is our profile of the...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – A Swedish Legend
The transfer of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer was not surprising as an idea, but surprising in its timing.
Great Teams
Read all about the greatest teams ever to play the game.
Ajax Of Amsterdam Dominate Europe 1971-73
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.
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.
Soccer Bars In New York
Soccer Bar: Black Horse Pub
The Black Horse pub is the best soccer bar in Brooklyn. This English pub in Brooklyn is a pioneer of NY soccer bars. Visit Brooklyn's best soccer bar today.
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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: Peter Dillon’s, Midtown
Peter Dillon's is a Newcastle United Supporters bar in midtown Manhattan run by passionate Newcastle fans. This is the place to be in NYC for Newcastle games.
Read More Podcast - Just Look At His Face
Listen to archived episodes of this classic podcast presented by Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski
JLAHF Podcast – Pele, Maradona & Aztec Gold
Chris Lepkowski and Dave Bowler head for the Aztecs as they re-live two of the most enthralling World Cups - Mexico 70 and 86. From Pele to Maradona.
JLAHF Podcast: The Soul Of Football
This week's podcast we go in search of football's soul. Where has it gone? How do we get it back? In the meantime, let's put football straight...
Classic Articles From The Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine
Cedella Marley Interview – One Love
Bob's eldest daughter, Cedella Marley, talks to Jon Langford about her new line of football clothing and her dad’s love of the beautiful game.
Bury FC Crash Out Of EFL, Bolton In Trouble
Bury FC were expelled from the EFL this week due to financial difficulties. Bolton Wanderers could be the next team to go.