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.

Latest Articles

Brendan Rodgers Cautiously Steering The Celtic Ship

Brendan Rodgers is adopting a slow and steady approach to building up his Celtic team. Some fans are frustrated with the lack of spending from the board.

September 22, 2023

NYCFC Beat Orlando City In Queens

NYCFC hosted Orlando on Wednesday. The Lions knew a win or a tie would guarantee the playoffs, while NYCFC were keen to close the gap on D.C. United.

September 21, 2023

Debut Double For Esther Gonzalez

Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit 2-0 tonight in a crucial match as Esther González scored two goals in her first home match with her new team.

September 17, 2023

Hudson River Derby Ends In Stalemate

The 26th installment of the Hudson River Derby took place at Yankee Stadium on Saturday in the glorious sunshine - but ended goalless.

September 17, 2023

Star Player Interviews

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

Peter Odemwingie Interview (West Brom)

Peter Odemwingie, WBA’s revelation of a goalscorer has been a hit with the Throstletariat and the EPL alike. Enjoy this in-depth interview with him.

November 3, 2011

Mauricio Pochettino Interview

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is winding up to fully address Kyle Walker’s defection for the first time when the double doors behind him swing open.

August 3, 2017

Soccer Supporters Clubs In The USA

**Find your supporters club in your city!**

Legends Of The Game

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

Legends Of Soccer: Jimmy Armfield

It’s fair to say there were times when football probably tried the patience of Jimmy Armfield.

January 23, 2018

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.

May 9, 2020

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.

August 19, 2022

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.

September 20, 2017

Soccer Bars In New York

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.

Soccer Bar: Carragher’s Boot Room

Carragher's Bar & Bootroom is a Liverpool bar in the Wall Street area. Recently relocated from Times Square, Carra's is the place for downtown Liverpool fans.

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.

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

JLAHF Podcast: Sir Alex Ferguson

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.

February 19, 2021