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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 .

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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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.

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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!

Legendary Players of the Beautiful Game

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

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Is Luka Modric The Greatest Ever Midfielder?

As the greatest midfield player of his generation and one of the all-time greats, how do you pay tribute to the legend Luka Modric? Derek Ross gives it a go.

Great Teams Through The Ages

Read all about the greatest teams and their incredible achievements.

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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.

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When The Great Ajax Team Domimated Europe

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.

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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Who Are The True EPL GOATS?

statto.com have recently published an all-time top flight league table, the epl GOATS covering the old days of Division One through to the EPL of today.

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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