First Touch | World Soccer

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.

First Touch | World Soccer is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 121 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts First Touch | World Soccer, a sports show with 121 episodes published.

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  Episode #121

  First Touch Weekly | Europe Is Back!

  Aug 27, 202635 min

  The European soccer season is underway, and there are already plenty of questions to answer. Can Liverpool thrive under Andoni Iraola? What makes Como one of Europe's most intriguing teams? And how will José Mourinho fare at Real Madrid? Susannah Fuller is joined by Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga of Stadio to look ahead at the teams, managers and storylines they're most excited to follow as the new season gets underway. 0:00 Intro 1:12 Premier League, Attendance Record & Baby Pitch Invader 5:28 Ryan Hunn & Musa Okwonga Join the Show 8:24 Liverpool’s New Era 13:26 Como Brings the Vibes 18:25 Venezia & Serie A Storylines 24:05 Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid 25:58 Marco Rose's Bournemouth 30:43 Americans at Middlesbrough The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

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  Episode #120

  First Touch Dispatch | Ronaldinho Returns, Alvarez Wants Out & The Mourinho-Vini Jr. Story

  Aug 25, 202616 min

  Ronaldinho returns to the pitch as Europe’s new season gets underway, Julian Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid grows increasingly complicated, and we take a closer look at the complicated relationship between Jose Mourinho and Vinicius Jr. 0:00 Intro 0:36 Johor Darul Ta’Zim’s Record Run 2:15 Ronaldinho Returns 3:14 The Premier League Is Back 6:20 Serie A Is Back 8:45 Alvarez and Atletico Madrid Headed for a Divorce 11:12 A Closer Look: Mourinho and Vini Jr. 14:45 One for the Road: 2027 Women’s World Cup Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow Listen to First Touch wherever you get your podcasts: https://kickback-26.captivate.fm/listen Explore more from Kickback Soccer Media: https://kickbacksoccer.com Subscribe to the Kickback newsletter: https://the-kickback.ghost.io Follow First Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttouch_ksm/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttouch.bsky.social

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  Episode #119

  First Touch Weekly | The Rise and Fall of Gianni Infantino

  Aug 20, 202619 min

  Gianni Infantino rose to power promising a new era for FIFA. Ten years later, his presidency is facing its biggest crisis yet. On the season two premiere of First Touch Weekly, Susannah Fuller examines how Infantino went from UEFA insider to the most powerful figure in world soccer, and how his pursuit of power, money and influence could ultimately define his legacy. 0:00 Intro 1:02 Chelsea, Liverpool & Memphis Depay 4:52 Patrick Vieira Takes Over Senegal 5:40 The Rise and Fall of Gianni Infantino 13:52 The World Cup Is for Sale Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow Listen to First Touch wherever you get your podcasts: https://kickback-26.captivate.fm/listen Explore more from Kickback Soccer Media: https://kickbacksoccer.com Subscribe to the Kickback newsletter: https://the-kickback.ghost.io Follow First Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttouch_ksm/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttouch.bsky.social

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  Episode #118

  First Touch Dispatch | Arsenal Dominate Man City, Salah Heads to Turkey & FIFA Fallout

  Aug 18, 202617 min

  Arsenal make a statement against Manchester City in the Community Shield, Mohamed Salah makes the move from the Premier League to the Turkish Super League, and the fallout continues around FIFA president Gianni Infantino. 0:00 Intro 0:37 Cameroon Win WAFCON 1:48 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Potential Retirement 4:14 Lens Win the Trophée des Champions 6:32 Arsenal Beat Manchester City 10:17 A Closer Look: Mohamed Salah Heads to Turkey 15:37 One for the Road: FIFA Fires COO Kevin Lamour Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow Listen to First Touch wherever you get your podcasts: https://kickback-26.captivate.fm/listen Explore more from Kickback Soccer Media: https://kickbacksoccer.com Subscribe to the Kickback newsletter: https://the-kickback.ghost.io Follow First Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttouch_ksm/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttouch.bsky.social

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  Episode #117

  First Touch Dispatch | Malawi Makes History, Real Madrid & Barcelona’s Financial Muscle, Infantino Under Fire

  Aug 12, 202617 min

  On this episode of First Touch Dispatch, we dive into the latest from the soccer world, including Malawi’s historic qualification for the Women’s World Cup, a closer look at the buying power of Real Madrid and Barcelona, and a look at the pressure facing FIFA president Gianni Infantino. All this and more on First Touch Dispatch. 0:00 Intro 0:39 Malawi Qualify for the Women’s World Cup 2:20 Copa Libertadores 3:48 The Eredivisie Is Back 6:00 Falling Giants and Refereeing Controversy in Portugal 10:00 A Closer Look: Real Madrid and Barcelona’s Buying Power 14:50 One for the Road: Gianni Infantino’s Hot Seat Like • Subscribe • Listen • Follow Listen to First Touch wherever you get your podcasts: https://kickback-26.captivate.fm/listen Explore more from Kickback Soccer Media: https://kickbacksoccer.com Subscribe to the Kickback newsletter: https://the-kickback.ghost.io Follow First Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttouch_ksm/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/firsttouch.bsky.social

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