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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 all the big games happening 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.
Soccer Supporters Clubs In The USA
Top Articles
David Moyes Faces Pressures of Management
Scottish manager David Moyes, who has been linked with the job at his boyhood club, Celtic, for years, has been going through some things in recent weeks.
Gotham FC Rescue Point With Late, Late Drama
Gotham FC tied 1-1 with Racing Louisville at Red Bull Arena on Sunday. The game finished dramatically as goals came in second-half stoppage time.
NYCFC Beat Charlotte With Late Strike In The Bronx
NYCFC recorded their first ever win over Charlotte in MLS on Saturday with goals from Keaton Parks and an injury time winner from Alonso Martínez.
Steve Gerrard Shows Interest In Rangers Duo
Former Rangers manager—and Liverpool legend—Steven Gerrard is looking to sign two of his former stalwarts at Rangers to his current employers, Al-Ettifaq
Julián Fernández On Target Again For NYCFC
NYCFC beat rivals DC United 2-0 on Saturday night at Citi Field in Queens. Goals from Santiago Rodríguez and Julián Fernández helped the home team to victory.
Gotham FC Loses To Washington Spirit
A goal in each half was enough for Washington Spirit to beat Gotham FC on Saturday at Audi Field in the nation’s capital.
Star Player Interviews
First Touch goes one on one with some of the greats of the game. See all of our exclusive interviews here!
Nwankwo Kanu Interview – Nigeria (Part Two)
Part two of Dave Bowler's 2005 interview with Nigerian star Kanu sees him jetting off to the States in search of Olympic glory.
Brian McBride Interview (USA)
Chicago Fire former Fulham star Brian McBride is thrilled to see his ex-teammates at Fulham qualify for next season’s Europa League.
Legends Of The Game
Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.
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.
Legends Of Soccer: Nobby Stiles
Nobby Stiles was the beating heart of the 1966 England side, the one that made all things possible. He was the sheet anchor around whom the rest could play.
Great Teams
Read all about the greatest teams ever to play the game.
Preston North End Profile 1888-93
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.
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.
Soccer Bars In New York
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: Black Horse Pub
The Black Horse pub is the best soccer bar in Brooklyn. This English pub in Brooklyn is a pioneer of NY soccer bars. Visit Brooklyn's best soccer bar today.
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Soccer Bar: Shillelagh Tavern, Queens
Shillelagh Tavern is the official LFCNY supporter bar in queens - or the best Liverpool bar in queens - & the local chapter of the USMNT supporters club
Read More Podcast - Just Look At His Face
Listen to archived episodes of this classic podcast presented by Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski
JLAHF Podcast: History Of The Champions League
This podcast delves into Champions League history, starting with the year Chelsea were banned and Hibernian pulled a fast one.
JLAHF Podcast: Discrimination In Football
football\'s on-going struggle with racism and why the well-intended social media boycott feels like no more than a token gesture.
Classic Articles From The Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine
Marcelo Bielsa For Prime Minister
If only the British Prime Minister had the same attention to detail and devotion to preparation that Marcelo Bielsa brings to his job.
When Football Goes Pop – All The Hits & More!
Football clubs and players love releasing pop records. Which team has dominated the pop charts through the decades? Jon Langford hosts when football goes pop