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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 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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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.

New York City FC in action against Houston Dynamo

Dynamo Rain On New York City FC

New York City FC fell 3-0 to Houston Dynamo at a rainy Yankee Stadium. An own goal by Justin Haak and a brace from Gabriel Segal sealed the win for the...

New York City FC in action against Chicago Fire

Fire Extinguished By New York City FC

Goals from Mounsef Bakrar, Hannes Wolf and Alonso Martínez helped New York City FC to an impressive 3-1 victory over Chicago Fire at Yankee Stadium

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.

fans watch european soccer at Kelly's soccer bar in the East Village

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

peter dillon's soccer bar in midtown

Peter Dillon’s Soccer Bar in 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.

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!

England and west brom goalkeeper Ben Foster

Ben Foster Of England On The World Cup

Goalkeeper Ben Foster went to the Brazil World Cup with England and so speaks with some authority on the prep that goes into the tournament. By Dave Bowler.

James Morrison

Interview With James Morrison (Scotland)

For James Morrison of Scotland and West Bromwich Albion, following a year of misery in 2013/14, the campaign just ending has been like a breath of fresh air.

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game

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

gazza playing at the european championships in 1996

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.

Spurs team line up 1961

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.

leeds united fans holding scarves

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.

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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Football Agents Are Tainting The Game

Football Agents, ex-players (present company excluded) and numerous others involved with the game are just desperate to see their little names up in lights.

gareth bale at Euro 2016 playing for Wales

Wales Knockout Belgium At Euro 2016

Euro 2016 needed a proper game of football today and it certainly got that as Wales and Belgium went toe to toe in a heavyweight contest.

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.

world cup wood carving outside Mulligan's soccer bar
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