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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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.

Soccer Supporters Clubs In The USA

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
Read MoreSoccer 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.
Read MoreSoccer 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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Podcast - Just Look At His Face
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.
JLAHF Podcast – Pele, Maradona & Aztec Gold
Chris Lepkowski and Dave Bowler head for the Aztecs as they re-live two of the most enthralling World Cups - Mexico 70 and 86. From Pele to Maradona.

Classic Articles From The Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine
New York Red Bulls Drafting History
Tim Hall looks at the history of New York Red Bulls drafting history through the years starting from the days of the Metrostars up until today.
Writing the Beautiful Game – Book Review
A new book by Karl Ove Knausgaard and Fredrik Ekelund 'Home and Away - Writing the Beautiful Game' is unlike any other. Book review by Greg McKay