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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
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.
Dundee Attract Plaudits, and Critics In Scotland
In their first season back in the Scottish football top flight, Dundee not only avoided relegation concerns, they finished in the top half of the table.
Gotham FC Tie With Current At Red Bull Arena
Gotham FC fought back hard after going a goal down to Kansas City Current at Red Bull Arena. Esther was on hand to equalize early in the second half.
NYCFC Beat New England At Yankee Stadium
NYCFC beat the Revolution at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night. Goals from Agustín Ojeda in the 57th minute and Julián Fernández in injury time sealed the win.
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.
Danny Simpson Interview (Leicester City)
The words of the Serenity Prayer tattooed on his right arm have served Danny Simpson well. Read this fascinating interview with the Leicester City star.
Legends Of The Game
Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.
Eusebio – A Tribute To A Golden God
Eusebio was perhaps the finest European footballer of his age, no mean feat at a time when Bobby Charlton for one bestrode the continent. By Dave Bowler.
Alfredo Di Stefano – Real Magician Of Madrid
Alfredo Di Stefano, born of Italian parents in Buenos Aires, was clearly a prodigy from the very outset. Joining River Plate as a 17 year old. By Dave Bowler.
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: Kelly’s Sports Bar, EV
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
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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
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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 More Podcast - 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 – The Battle Of Bramall Lane
Chris Lepkowski and Dave Bowler revisit Sheffield United\'s infamous clash with WBA in 2002 that descended into farce after three United players were sent off.
Classic Articles From The Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine
Being An FA Cup Team Captain – Matty Lawrence
Matty Lawrence describes the thrill of being FA Cup team captain and leading Millwall out for a final against Giggs, Scholes, Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bury FC Crash Out Of EFL, Bolton In Trouble
Bury FC were expelled from the EFL this week due to financial difficulties. Bolton Wanderers could be the next team to go.