First Touch | World Soccer

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First Touch is the American home for the global game, exploring not just what happened, but why it matters. From iconic clubs and legendary rivalries to the cultures, communities, and surprising stories that shape the game, we bring the world's game into sharper focus. We're glad you're here.

  1. 3d ago

    Why Jen Beattie Speaks Up About Breast Cancer

    Jen Beattie was diagnosed with breast cancer on a Thursday and scored for Arsenal that weekend. She and host Susannah Fuller, both survivors, talk about how little she knew going in, early detection, and what she would tell someone newly diagnosed. Beattie, a former Scotland international and now CBS analyst, remembers being diagnosed alone in Covid, then the lumpectomy and radio therapy that followed. Between two women in a club neither chose to join, the talks turns to whether the survivor label firsts and whether the fear around follow-up scans ever fades. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection is the message both women come back to. Jen partners with Breast Cancer now and Novartis UK on self-checks and getting to know your body, and you can find them on Instagram. Breast Cancer Now: https://www.instagram.com/breastcancernow/ Novartis UK: https://www.instagram.com/novartisuk/ 0:00 Jen Beattie and the Survivor Label 6:31 Diagnosis at Arsenal During COVID 11:49 What Surprised Jen About Breast Cancer? 14:19 Self-Checks and Why She Speaks Up 16:41 Her Team Hears the News and Shows Up 19:36 Finding Joy During Treatment 23:29 Guilt and Avoidance With Loved Ones 25:59 Therapy for Spiraling Thoughts 31:14 How Much Football Did She Miss? 33:17 Scanxiety and Trusting Your Body Again 40:00 Life After Cancer 44:25 From Playing to Broadcasting at CBS 47:31 Advice for Someone Facing Breast Cancer 49:38 Early Detection and Her Partnerships First Touch is your home for the global game. Keep up-to-date on the latest news or deep dive into the stories that make soccer special across the world. Watch, listen and follow everywhere: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm Subscribe on YouTube and comment, or follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a rating or review. It helps more fans find the show.

    Why Jen Beattie Speaks Up About Breast Cancer

  2. 5d ago

    Man City to Wagatha: Biggest Scandals | First Touch Weekly

    Musa Okwonga of the Stadio podcast joins Susannah Fuller to dig into football’s most notorious scandals and the people behind them. The discussion examines Manchester City’s financial charges, Juventus’ fall from grace after Calciopoli, and why the teams with the talent to win can still feel compelled to cheat. But when a club’s success becomes tied to scandal, what happens to everything it has achieved? 0:00 Manchester City Charges Lead the Week’s Headlines 4:18 Why We Love a Football Scandal 7:27 Will City’s Charges Tarnish the Club’s Legacy? 16:30 Calciopoli Stains the Juventus Aura 22:06 Marseille 1993: The Cost of a European Crown 25:43 Gijón 1982 Brings World Cup Injustice for Algeria 29:10 Wagatha Christie - Rooney Traps Vardy For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

    Man City to Wagatha: Biggest Scandals | First Touch Weekly

  3. 6d ago

    Ronaldo Fined, Man City Penalties | First Touch Dispatch

    Cristiano Ronaldo is fined after his Portugal walkout, while Manchester City faces reports of potential points deductions. Plus, Ligue 1’s five-way title race, Serie A’s unbeaten contenders, Barcelona Femení’s streak ends, and our PSG vs. Barcelona Champions League preview. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Ronaldo Fined After Portugal Walkout 1:23 Manchester City Faces Reported Deductions 2:32 Premier League: Brighton Rises, United Struggles 4:20 Serie A’s Four Unbeaten Teams 7:14 Ligue 1’s Five-Way Title Race 09:48 Barcelona Femení’s Unbeaten Run Ends 10:57 Champions League: PSG vs. Barcelona 12:07 One for the Road: Americans Abroad The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

    Ronaldo Fined, Man City Penalties | First Touch Dispatch

  4. Oct 15

    First Touch Weekly | José Mourinho: The Special One’s Return to Madrid

    José Mourinho is back at Real Madrid, but his career has become as much about dramatic departures as trophy-winning success. We trace his rise through Champions League triumphs with Porto and Inter Milan, Premier League titles with Chelsea, and the controversies that followed him as some of Europe’s biggest clubs. 0:00 Intro 0:41 Headlines: Ronaldo, Michelle Kang & Manchester City 3:26 José Mourinho: Champion or Villain? 5:45 The Making of Mourinho 7:19 Building a Winning Legacy Across Europe 10:40 Real Madrid Fallout 14:05 A Revolving Door of Clubs 18:43 Second Chance in Madrid The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

    First Touch Weekly | José Mourinho: The Special One’s Return to Madrid

  5. Oct 13

    First Touch Distpatch | Copa America 2028, Everton for Sale & Real Betis’ La Liga Rise

    Could the United States host an expanded Copa America in 2028? From major developments in European football to South Melbourne’s historic Australia Cup triumph, this week’s show covers the stories making headlines across the global game. Plus, why Real Betis are emerging as one of La Liga’s early-season surprises. 0:00 Show Rundown 0:37 Copa America 2028: U.S. Host? 2:25 UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin’s Next Term 4:00 Everton Up for Sale 5:19 Clarece Seedorf to Corinthians 6:20 South Melbourne’s Australian Cup Victory 9:29 Champions League Preview: Biggest Matchups 10:45 A Closer Look: Real Betis in La Liga 13:56 One for the Road: Man City’s Inflatable Bananas The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

    First Touch Distpatch | Copa America 2028, Everton for Sale & Real Betis’ La Liga Rise

  6. Oct 8

    First Touch Weekly | Can Rafa Márquez Succeed With Mexico?

    Rafa Márquez is a Mexican football legend, but what makes him suited for the sidelines? Dax McCarty, who played alongside Márquez in MLS, joins host Susannah Fuller to explore Márquez’s unique qualities, his connection to Mexico, and the challenges he faces as the new manager of the Mexican National Team. 0:00 Intro 1:05 Headlines: Turkey Betting Scandal, ASEAN Cup & Saudi Stadium 5:10 From Atlas to New York 8:40 His Legacy With Mexico 9:45 Rafa the Coach 12:59 The Pressure Cooker of Mexico The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

    First Touch Weekly | Can Rafa Márquez Succeed With Mexico?

  7. Oct 6

    First Touch Dispatch | Messi’s Farewell, Klopp’s Germany & USMNT’s Youngest Scorers

    On this episode of First Touch Dispatch, the international futures of three legends, the beginning of a new era in Germany under Jurgen Klopp and a new generation of USMNT players. Plus, the latest on Manchester City and a proposed shake-up in Asian football. 0:00 Intro 0:33 The Latest on Manchester City 2:32 Dzeko, Messi & Ronaldo’s International Futures 6:41 AFC Nations League Restructure 8:49 Stella Artois Champions League Update 9:53 A Closer Look: Klopp’s Germany 13:40 One for the Road: USMNT’s Youngest Goal Scorers The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

    First Touch Dispatch | Messi’s Farewell, Klopp’s Germany & USMNT’s Youngest Scorers

  8. Oct 1

    First Touch Weekly | Italy’s Football Hall of Fame

    Susannah Fuller is joined by CBS Sports Serie A analyst and Italian Football TV founder Marco Messina to build an Italy Football Hall of Fame. They look back at the players, matches and moments that have shaped Italian football, from the glory of the 2006 World Cup to the unforgettable teams and stories along the way. 0:00 Intro 1:43 Manchester City: What Comes Next 7:34 Welcome Marco Messina 10:05 The State of the Italian National Team 13:43 Icons: Pirlo & Baggio 19:13 Legends: Del Piero & Cannavaro 23:07 The 2006 World Cup 28:26 Italy’s Football Culture 31:27 EURO 2016 35:00 The Iconic Azzurri Kits The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

    First Touch Weekly | Italy’s Football Hall of Fame
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First Touch is the American home for the global game, exploring not just what happened, but why it matters. From iconic clubs and legendary rivalries to the cultures, communities, and surprising stories that shape the game, we bring the world's game into sharper focus. We're glad you're here.

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  • Creator
    Kickback Soccer Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
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