First Touch Soccer 2015 for iPhone

Quick overview

First Touch Soccer 2015 (FTS 2015) is a mobile football management and on-field action game that lets you operate both as a sideline tactician and as a player inside the match. You build a club, make tactical choices, handle transfers and finances, and can also take direct control of players during matches. It blends management depth with touch-based gameplay aimed at fans who want a hands-on soccer experience without the complexity of heavyweight simulators.

Modes and paid options

The title ships with several ways to play, some free and some behind a purchase.

• Daily Challenge — short friendly matches that reward in-game items.
• Training — practice sessions to learn controls and polish basic skills.
• Manager mode — the main campaign where you run a club season-by-season.

A VIP/pass purchase expands the experience: it unlocks extra modes and desktop editing features (for example, renaming players) and opens Quick Match, Tournament play and a Star Player Party mode for more variety.

Running the club

You control most aspects of your team off the pitch, from tactics to staff and infrastructure.

• Email inbox — receives club notifications and important updates.
• Stadium upgrades — invest in facilities to improve revenue and matchday experience.
• Club overview — manage personnel, finances, transfers and lineups.

Transfers include buying, selling and loan deals. The club finances must be monitored closely to keep a positive balance and fund improvements, staff hires and player deals.

On-field controls and AI behavior

If you prefer playing matches directly, the touchscreen controls are straightforward and responsive.

• Release / change-player — switch control or free a player from manual input.
• Shoot / strong shot and long pass — perform shots and powerful passes.
• Pass / soft kick — short, controlled passes and simple touches.

Movement is handled with a virtual joystick. Teammate AI is generally sensible (players will move off the ball when appropriate), while opponents are competent but not as intense or unpredictable as in some premium console titles.

Presentation: visuals and sound

FTS 2015 focuses on gameplay over photorealism.

The match visuals are not highly detailed or lifelike, but teams use official club badges and often authentic player names. Audio includes English commentary and a soundtrack that features contemporary indie artists — a pick that will appeal to listeners who enjoy alternative rock.

Pros, limitations and availability

FTS 2015 is enjoyable and delivers many hours of play through its management systems and match control, though it is lighter than deep desktop sims. Some features require in-app purchases to access the full suite of modes and editing tools. Microtransactions can make it easier to acquire top players, which limits progression for purely free-to-play users.

The app is no longer available for download from the store. If you’re looking for similar titles, try searching iPhone > Mobile Games > Sports Games for current alternatives.