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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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PFA Shortlist Six For Player Of The Year

It is no surprise to see that EPL champions Liverpool have two players on the PFA shortlist for player of the year given the season that they have just had!

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Ange Postecoglu: The Rise and Fall of Angeball

It’s not everyday a football manager departs his job with both a bang and a whimper simultaneously. But Ange Postecoglu might just have instigated an entire new trend in this...

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New York City FC Thump Atlanta United

New York City FC roared to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United at Yankee Stadium with goals from Bakrar, Moralez, and a brace from Wolf.

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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.

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.

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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

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!

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Goalkeeper Brian Schwake On Life In Scotland

Greenock Morton goalkeeper Brian Schwake speaks with a hint of a Scots accent. we spoke just before the United States played England in Qatar in the World Cup.

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game

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

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How Jimmy Armfield Inspired Generations

Jimmy Armfield was born on a Saturday afternoon, and the game of football became a part of his life. Few were woven into the fabric of the game quite like...

Great Teams Through The Ages

Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.

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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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The Great Preston North End, 1888-1893

Under the leadership of Major William Sudell, Preston North End were the Manchester City of their day. Their dominance required other teams to up their game.

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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The Magic Of The FA Cup Lives On

The FA Cup is “the greatest cup competition in the world”, the one that transcends all others, that can captivate not just England, but the whole world.

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The Full Scottish Awards 2018

With the 2017-18 season in Scotland coming to a close, it’s time for The Full Scottish fourth annual end-of-season awards.

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.

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