First Touch

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

New York City FC in action against Revs

New York City FC Defeated In New England

New York City FC went down 2-0 to New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Goals from Leo Campana and Ignatius Ganago were enough for the home side.

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.

the dog & bone soccer bar in new york

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.

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!

Carlos Mendes

Carlos Mendes Interview (New York Cosmos)

With almost a decade of MLS experience, New York Cosmos Captain Carlos Mendes ranks second on the RBNY franchise’s all-time games played list.

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game

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

pele with the world cup

Pele – The Greatest Player Of All Time

Pele is the indisputable King of Football. And always will be. Pele transcended his sport in a way that no other footballer ever has or, most likely, ever will.

Alfredo Di Stefano

Alfredo Di Stefano, The Magician Of Madrid

Alfredo Di Stefano, born of Italian parents in Buenos Aires, was clearly a prodigy from the very outset. Joining River Plate as a 17 year old. By Dave Bowler.

Great Teams Through The Ages

Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.

ostersunds fans

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.

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.

Classic Articles From First Touch Archives

We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch soccer magazine. Read them all here.

portraits of Pelé by nick oldham

Fascinating Portraits Of Pelé The King

The passing of Pelé caused sadness and mourning across the world, as well as happy memories. Here are some portraits of Pelé by illustrator Nick Oldham.

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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