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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
Ben White Doesn’t Fancy England
So, Arsenal’s Ben White has decided to turn down one of the most sought-after invitations in English football. Cue the predictable moral indignation.
The battle for EURO 2024 Player of the Tournament award: Kane vs Mbappe
The most likely final matchup at Euro 2024 is predicted to be France vs England, meaning the standout player will likely come from either of the two camps.
NYCFC Beat Toronto FC At Yankee Stadium
NYCFC won their first game of the season at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, beating Toronto FC 2-1. Kevin O’Toole got his first goal for the Club to win the game.
Gotham FC Lose Challenge Cup To San Diego
NJ/NY Gotham FC lost the Challenge Cup 1-0 to San Diego Wave thanks to a late header by forward Alex Morgan in front of 14,241 fans at Red Bull Arena.
Tickets, Traffic & Tumult in Scottish Football
The Scottish Cup semi-finals have been set. Rangers will be vying for their second cup of the season. Now comes the whinging over ticket allocations.
USMNT Squad For Nations League
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter has selected the 23-player USMNT roster that will compete for its third Concacaf Nations League title. Report by USSoccer.com The roster represents...
Star Player Interviews
First Touch goes one on one with some of the greats of the game. See all of our exclusive interviews here!
Gordon McQueen Interview (Scotland & Man Utd)
Ask former Scotland legend Gordon McQueen about the seventies, and you get an insight into one of British football’s most colourful and controversial decades.
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.
Legends Of The Game
Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.
Jack Charlton & Norman Hunter Tribute
Jack Charlton passed just a couple of months after his Leeds and England colleague, Norman Hunter, who also left the dressing room for the final time in 2020.
A Tribute To Don Howe – Footballing Legend
There is no doubt that Don Howe was one of the true giants of the game, a coaching visionary. Dave Bowler pays tribute to the legendary Arsenal man.
Great Teams
Read all about the greatest teams ever to play the 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.
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.
Soccer Bars In New York
Soccer Bar: Dog & Bone, NYC
The Dog & Bone is one of the most popular soccer bars for watching World cup games in midtown Manhattan. Enjoy the special matchday atmosphere in a British pub.
Read MoreSoccer Bar: The Monro Pub, Brooklyn
The Monro Pub in Brooklyn has recently become the official Liverpool bar in Brooklyn. Congratulations to OLSC Brooklyn (Official Liverpool Supporter Club).
Soccer Bar: The Churchill Tavern
Between Churchill Tavern and The Dog & Bone we have two of the best England supporter bars in New York. Two of the best soccer bars in midtown.
Read MorePodcast - Just Look At His Face
Listen to archived episodes of this classic podcast presented by Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski
JLAHF Podcast: The Soul Of Football
This week's podcast we go in search of football's soul. Where has it gone? How do we get it back? In the meantime, let's put football straight...
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.
Classic Articles From The Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine
Christian Pulisic – Believe The Hype!
The initial reaction to Christian Pulisic making an estimated £58 million move to Chelsea was decidedly mixed. Some describe the move from Dortmund as risky.
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.