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 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!
Interview With Dave Walsh – Ireland Legend
Just before St Patrick\'s Day, Irish football lost one of its greats with the death of Dave Walsh at age 92. Here is his interview with Dave Bowler from 2007.
Tony Brown – My Life In The NASL
Dave Bowler talks to Tony Brown, record goalscorer and appearance maker at West Bromwich Albion, about his days in the NASL.
Legends Of The Game
Read profiles of some of the greats who shaped the game of soccer over decades.
Dave Mackay Tribute (Derby, Spurs & Scotland)
The passing of Scottish legend Dave Mackay leaves football shorn of another of its true greats, a footballer of monumental gifts.
Legends Of Soccer: Jimmy Armfield
It’s fair to say there were times when football probably tried the patience of Jimmy Armfield.
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: 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: Smithfield Hall NYC
Smithfield Hall is considered to be New York’s best soccer bar. This midtown Manhattan soccer bar is second to none for atmosphere and presentation.
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 – Leeds United
Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski stick their boots on and tackle the great Leeds United team of the 1960s and 70s and pay tribute to Peter Lorimer.
JLAHF Podcast: Brian Clough
Dave Bowler and Chris Lepkowski discuss the amazing career of Brian Clough in this podcast - a man many feel was the best England manager that never was.
Classic Articles From The Archives
We have many great articles spanning decades of First Touch magazine
The EPL Is Here. Keep Calm And Pick A Team!
After spending the big bucks to bring the EPL exclusively to their network, NBC paints the town red (and blue) with their Keep Calm ad campaign.
Meet The Blizzard Editor Jonathan Wilson
With the Blizzard Wilson has brought real intelligence and forensic analysis to football writing, a real step forward from the past when football writing