First Touch

with Nate Keenan and Tyler Brooke

About the show

A new soccer podcast from Tyler Brooke and Nate Keenan, covering the game from the perspective of two American fans. Join the FTFC.

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Episodes

  • Bonus Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Check-In

    November 18th, 2020  |  49 mins 2 secs
    podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler are joined by Freddy and Drew to check in on the Fantasy Premier League a quarter of the way through the season.

  • Episode 20: USMNT Preview

    November 11th, 2020  |  40 mins 46 secs
    mls, podcast, soccer, sports, usmnt

    Nate and Tyler give a United States men's national soccer team preview ahead of their friendlies against Wales and Panama. Plus, an update on the podcast's Fantasy Premier League performances.

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    Episode 19: Serie A Update & Zlatan Ibrahimovic Profile

    October 28th, 2020  |  28 mins 32 secs
    podcast, serie a, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler take a break from Premier League talk to provide an update on Italy's Serie A. Plus, this week's pitch profile on AC Milan superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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    Episode 18: European Premier League & Project Big Picture

    October 21st, 2020  |  41 mins 46 secs
    podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler discuss the possible restructuring efforts led by Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool and Manchester United regarding the European Premier League and Project Big Picture.

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    Episode 17: Champions League Group Stage Preview & James Rodriguez Profile

    October 7th, 2020  |  48 mins 25 secs
    champions league, podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler discuss the Champions League group stages, breaking down the top contenders out of each group. Plus, a profile on Everton's new star, James Rodriguez.

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    Episode 16: TikTok Star Elischa Edouard & Highest-Paid Soccer Players

    September 30th, 2020  |  53 mins 42 secs
    podcast, premier league, soccer, social media, sports, tiktok

    Nate and Tyler are joined content creator, B/R Football contributor, and Tik Tok star Elischa Edouard to talk about his viral sensation. Plus, a breakdown of the top 10 highest-paid soccer players in the world.

  • Episode 15: "The Super Genius" Mark Madden & Gareth Bale Profile

    September 23rd, 2020  |  1 hr 11 mins
    podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler are joined by Pittsburgh radio host and "The Super Genius" Mark Madden to talk about Liverpool's transfer rumors and start to the season. Plus, this week's Pitch Profile on Tottenham's Gareth Bale.

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    Episode 14: Todd Yeagley, IU Men's Soccer Coach

    September 16th, 2020  |  59 mins 54 secs
    college soccer, podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    Indiana University men's soccer coach Todd Yeagley joins Nate and Tyler to talk about his program, college athletics during COVID, and the state of soccer in America. Plus, this week's Pitch Profile on Liverpool's Mo Salah.

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    Episode 13: Lionel Messi Sweepstakes

    September 2nd, 2020  |  45 mins 4 secs
    barcelona, manchester city, podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    Where is Lionel Messi going? Nate and Tyler take a look at what happened between Messi and Barcelona, as well as which teams are the top contenders to land the legendary player.

  • Bonus Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Episode

    August 31st, 2020  |  1 hr 8 mins
    fpl, podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    First Touch is starting an FPL league! Join us using league code YMJ4KG at fantasy.premierleague.com. As a thank you, enjoy this bonus episode talking Fantasy Premier League tips, strategies and players to watch.

  • Episode 12: Sal Zizzo, San Diego Loyal and European Championships

    August 26th, 2020  |  54 mins 6 secs
    mls, podcast, soccer, sports, usl, usmnt

    San Diego Loyal defender Sal Zizzo joins Nate and Tyler to talk about the USL team's inaugural season. Plus, recaps on the Europa League and Champions League finals, and a pitch profile on Alphonso Davies.

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    Episode 11: Comedian Ian Edwards and Europa League

    August 19th, 2020  |  1 hr 41 secs
    europa league, podcast, soccer, sports

    Stand-up comedian, Soccer Comic Rant host, and Manchester United fan Ian Edwards joins First Touch to talk with Nate and Tyler about his favorite team, the Europa League final, and more.

  • Episode 10: USWNT Legend Christie Pearce-Rampone and Dr. Kristine Keane

    August 12th, 2020  |  47 mins 25 secs
    podcast, soccer, sports, uswnt

    Nate and Tyler celebrate the 10th episode of First Touch with an interview with Christie Pearce-Rampone and her co-author, Dr. Kristine Keane. Their book "Be All In" comes out August 18th.

  • Episode 9: Champions League Preview

    August 5th, 2020  |  40 mins 47 secs
    champions league, podcast, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler take a look at the upcoming restart for the Champions League. Plus, an in-depth profile on America's newest superstar, Christian Pulisic.

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    Episode 8: Who Deserves the Ballon D'or?

    July 29th, 2020  |  1 hr 16 mins
    football, podcast, premier league, serie a, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler are joined by Bundesliga Borrelli to give their picks for the Ballon D'or, since the award has been cancelled.

  • Episode 7: Leeds United & American Ownership in Soccer

    July 22nd, 2020  |  46 mins 7 secs
    la liga, podcast, premier league, soccer, sports

    Nate and Tyler discuss Leeds United's historic promotion, along with the prevalence of American ownership in European soccer, particularly in the Premier League.