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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 Soccer TV Guide will help you watch all the big games happening this week. Stay up to date with all the EPL and MLS 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.

Soccer Supporters Clubs In The USA

Top Articles

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Early Goal Rush Helps NYCFC Beat Nashville

NYCFC beat Nashville 3-1 at Red Bull Arena on Sunday. City enjoyed a dream start to the afternoon when Santiago Rodríguez scored after just 17 seconds.

Esther of Gotham FC

Another Big Win For Gotham FC

Gotham FC defeated Bay FC 5-1 at Red Bull Arena. Forward Esther recorded a brace in three minutes. Rose Lavelle, Cece Kizer, and Jenna Nighswonger also scored. 

Star Player Interviews

First Touch goes one on one with some of the greats of the game. See all of our exclusive interviews 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.  

Legends Of The Game

Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.

Great Teams

Read all about the greatest teams ever to play the game.

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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.

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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

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Soccer Bar: Mulligans, Hoboken

Mulligan’s soccer bar in Hoboken has been the home of live soccer in New Jersey for many a year. Mulligan's supporters clubs include the Garden State Blaugrana.

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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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Podcast - Just Look At His Face

Listen to archived episodes of this classic podcast presented by Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski

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JLAHF Podcast: Simply The Best

Welcome to JLAHF Podcast. Just Look at His Face – talking about football, but not as we know it. This podcast is all about football, as we remember it.

Classic Articles From The Archives

We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine

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How USWNT Won The World Cup

They knew the USWNT was the best team in the world and would then continue on being the best team in the world, presumably in perpetuity throughout time. 

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