Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris

experience

Since launching World Soccer Talk in 2005, Harris has played an influential role in shaping how broadcasters deliver the sport by providing in-depth analysis and reviews of the soccer TV coverage. He has interviewed virtually all media executives at the different media giants to stay apprised of changes in OTT and broadcast television while also keeping up with the latest reports and breaking news about key soccer rights acquisitions and the media landscape. Christopher is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR). He's the recipient of 18 WebAwards from the Web Marketing Association. Prior to World Soccer Talk, Chris wrote for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as well as The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Illustrated.

latest articles by Christopher Harris

News

/ 4494 days ago

WATCH Bethlehem Steel: The Forefathers of American Soccer [VIDEO]

The history of soccer in the United States started long before the New York Cosmos won the NASL championship in 1972. In fact, the modern game of soccer first saw signs of life in the United States in the 1860s-1870s as immigrants came through Ellis Island and quickly shared their love of the sport across […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

Jermaine Pennant Wears Osama bin Laden Costume At New Year's Eve Party [PHOTO]

Stoke City midfielder Jermaine Pennant dressed in a Osama bin Laden costume on New Year's Eve, and was pictured holding fake dynamite. The disturbing image, which was posted on Instagram by Pennant's fiancee Alice Goodwin, is yet another idiotic move by a troubled footballer. This is the same man who: — had to wear an electronic […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

West Ham Face £5m Payout If They Sack Under Pressure Manager Sam Allardyce: Nightly Soccer Report

West Ham United face a £5million payout if they decide to sack manager Sam Allardyce, reveals The Mirror. While the amount may not seem like much to supporters of Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United or Liverpool, it's a more significant fee for a club like West Ham United just to get rid of a manager and […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

Chelsea Midfielder Juan Mata Could Be Heading to Napoli to Rejoin Rafa Benitez

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata could be heading to Serie A to team up with Rafa Benitez again, this time at Napoli, according to a report on the back cover of The Sunday Times newspaper (pictured above). Mata has endured a difficult season under Jose Mourinho, where the gifted Spanish midfielder hasn't had the playing time […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

Arsenal's Theo Walcott Trolls Tottenham Fans With Two Nil Hand Gesture [PHOTO]

Arsenal's Theo Walcott rubbed in the Gunners victory against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup Third Round today by reminding them of the score after being carried off the pitch on a stretcher in front of the Spurs supporters in the away end. During the commentary of the match, former Arsenal footballer Stewart Robson criticized […]
HASSELBLAD

News

/ 4494 days ago

WATCH What Arsenal Defender Thomas Vermaelen Thinks Of Tottenham [VIDEO]

Before the FA Cup Third Round match kicked off between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, Gunners defender Thomas Vermaelen revealed what he exactly thinks of Spurs. As the TV cameras panned toward Vermaelen, the Belgian defender noticed that the Arsenal child mascot was holding a Tottenham Hotspur pennant. He quickly took care of the situation as […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

FA Cup Third Round, Saturday: Open Thread

One of the highlights of the English football calendar is the FA Cup Third Round where there's the potential of cup upsets. It's also a rare treat for soccer fans to watch teams they don't usually see on television, and to get a good glimpse at what English football is like at the lower levels […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

UPDATE: Several FOX Affiliates Decide Not To Show Arsenal-Spurs FA Cup Match Live On TV

UPDATED: Despite regularly having some of the best TV ratings in the country for soccer programming, as well as all the hype from David Beckham romancing investors and politicians in hopes of finding a stadium for his Miami MLS team, the City of Miami won't be televising the live FA Cup match between Arsenal and […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

Juan Agudelo arrives at Stoke in hopes of Premier League move

USMNT striker Juan Agudelo has been spotted at Stoke City's Britannia Stadium today, which is encouraging news that perhaps the MLS striker is close to securing a deal to The Potters pending work permit clearance. The coincidence of Agudelo arriving in England combined with the fact that his name was included on the USMNT January […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

Bayern Munich Sign Robert Lewandowski On 5-Year Deal, Confirms Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of striker Robert Lewandowski on a five-year deal that will see the Polish striker play for Dortmund for the remainder of the season before moving to Bayern Munich in the summer on a free transfer. The Polish striker traveled today from Warsaw to Munich to undergo a medical. Lewandowski […]

News

/ 4494 days ago

QPR Will Meet With Everton Today to Discuss £3.5m Deal For Nikica Jelavic: Daily Soccer Report

Queens Park Rangers will meet with Everton officials today to try to secure a £3.5million deal to sign Nikica Jelavic. At the same time, West Ham United are also very interested in signing the Croatian striker, but the Rs have the advantage of playing Everton today, which will make it easier for club officials to […]

News

/ 4495 days ago

Injured Wayne Rooney Stalling On New Contract at Manchester United: Nightly Soccer Report

Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney is unwilling to discuss a possible contract extension partly because the 28-year-old wants to see whether the Red Devils will qualify for the UEFA Champions League at the end of this season. Rooney has been stalling talks for several months, and will reportedly discuss his future at United after the […]

News

/ 4495 days ago

WATCH World Soccer Radio, Live at 9:05pm ET: Tonight’s Topic: Cheating In Soccer [VIDEO]

Tonight, host Nick Geber is joined by co-host Danny Page as ask what exactly is cheating in football? Plus they take a look at this Weekend’s FA Cup fixtures. Watch tonight at 9PM ET. Chime in via Twitter @worldsocceradio or call in to the studio at 800-878-PLAY. The live broadcast of World Soccer Radio begins […]

News

/ 4495 days ago

Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers Charged By FA Over Post-Match Man City Comments

The Football Association has charged Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers with bringing the game into disrepute after his comments he made after the Manchester City-Liverpool match. In the game between Manchester City and Liverpool, the match officials made mistakes on two clear-cut decisions. The first was the offside decision in the first half where the assistant […]

News

/ 4495 days ago

WATCH Bob Bradley's Moving Introduction As Head Coach of Stabaek [VIDEO]

The United States now has a favorite team in Norway to root for. Former USMNT coach Bob Bradley was today unveiled as the new manager of Stabaek, a Norwegian team in the country's top flight division. By taking the job in Norway, Bradley now has the distinction of being the first American to manage a […]