Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris

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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

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/ 1415 days ago

Fans of Eredivisie clubs left in limbo as games leave ESPN+

Fans wanting to watch the new season of Eredivisie will be disappointed to hear that ESPN+ is no longer the US broadcaster. World Soccer Talk has confirmed that the Dutch Eredivisie was unable to renew its deal with ESPN+. As a result, broadcasts of the games are now in limbo. Subsequently, there is no way […]

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/ 1423 days ago

Peacock monopolizes Premier League opening weekend schedule

Fans of Premier League clubs looking forward to the opening weekend of the 2022/23 season may be in for a surprise. Out of the ten matches scheduled August 5-7, only two of them are on television. And neither of those games are on over-the-air television. If you haven't gotten a Peacock Premium subscription yet, now […]
Michael Regan

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/ 1425 days ago

English Championship deal with ESPN close to being renewed

ESPN's English Championship deal is close to being renewed, sources revealed to World Soccer Talk. With the 2022/23 season scheduled to begin Friday, July 29, anticipation is building for the return of the English Championship, League One and League Two. While a deal has not yet been signed, World Soccer Talk understands that ESPN is […]

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/ 1449 days ago

World Soccer Talk Awards now open for voting

Soccer fans can now vote in the 2022 World Soccer Talk Awards to recognize the best in English-language soccer media. Including everything from the best podcast, commentator, YouTube channel and website to best writer, studio analyst and more, you — the reader — decide on the best coverage. Voting opens July 1st and runs through midnight on […]

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/ 1450 days ago

ESPN reveals Women's Euro 2022 commentators and analysts

UEFA Women's Euro 2022 has the pride of being the only major soccer tournament happening this summer. With more eyes focused on the competition, ESPN has named its Women's Euro 2022 commentators and studio analysts. The headline news is that Ian Darke and Julie Foudy are the lead commentary team. No surprises given their experience […]

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/ 1453 days ago

Turkish Süper Lig rights renewed by beIN SPORTS

beIN SPORTS have renewed its deal to broadcast the Turkish Süper Lig to viewers in the United States. Under its new two-year deal, viewers in the United States can continue watching the Turkish Süper Lig. The 2022/23 season kicks off on August 5, 2022 across beIN SPORTS channels. The new deal expires at the end […]

Awards

/ 1455 days ago

Nominate best soccer coverage across video, audio & written word

Nominations are now open for the 2022 World Soccer Talk® Awards. Recognizing the best soccer coverage across video, audio and the written word, the awards are voted on by soccer fans worldwide. Categories include everything from the best streaming service and soccer podcast to the best commentator, writer and more. Nominations are open today through […]

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/ 1456 days ago

Success of Apple's groundbreaking MLS deal hinges on pricing

One of the words that keeps on coming up about the Apple MLS deal is groundbreaking. No doubt, most of the press coverage about Major League Soccer's media rights deal with Apple has been positive. And so it should be. Apple is one of the leading brands in the world. At the same time, MLS […]

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/ 1460 days ago

How to find Premier League Supporters Groups in the US

World Soccer Talk® is proud to announce the launch of our directory of Premier League Supporters Groups throughout the United States. We've researched and compiled a comprehensive list of all 20 clubs in the Premier League. As a result, the purpose is to make it easier for you to find your local supporters group. No […]

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/ 1465 days ago

Apple's MLS deal is a win for cord cutters but may hurt league

English-language incumbents FOX Sports and ESPN were lukewarm about renewing MLS TV rights. ESPN didn't place a bid for the streaming rights. Meanwhile, WarnerMedia lost interest after they secured the rights to the US National teams. In the end, though, MLS found a partner to take its distribution and revenue to the next level. The […]

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/ 1480 days ago

Univision acquires rights to Euro 2024, Euro 2028 and more

The self-proclaimed "Home of Soccer" in the United States has acquired more rights. According to World Soccer Talk sources, Univision has acquired the Spanish-language rights to Euro 2024, Euro 2028 and more in a mega deal with UEFA. World Soccer Talk reached out to Univision but the spokeswoman offered no comment. An official announcement by […]

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/ 1484 days ago

How to watch UEFA Nations League on US TV and streaming

FOX Sports and fuboTV have announced their UEFA Nations League coverage details. As a consequence, there is good news and bad news about how to watch UEFA Nations League on US TV and streaming. First, the good news is that every game is available for viewing in English-language. Second, the bad news is that games […]

World Soccer Talk

/ 1491 days ago

World Soccer Talk adds national team schedules and new features

There's no doubt that we're living in a country with so many options for viewing soccer that it does get complicated. To make matters worse, those choices keep on changing as new streaming services are added, and as rights change hands. We understand that, which is why our team here at World Soccer Talk is […]

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/ 1491 days ago

Women’s Euro 2022 on ESPN to air across TV and streaming

ESPN plans comprehensive Women’s Euro 2022 coverage across July, with the vast majority of games on TV, according to a World Soccer Talk source. Scheduled to begin July 6 live from Old Trafford in England, the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 schedule of games feature matches between many of the best teams in the world from […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 1498 days ago

Premier League 2021-22 Championship Sunday details revealed

NBCUniversal's Premier League 2021-22 Championship Sunday coverage kicks off on May 22, 2022. The final day of the season features games across NBC's range of networks. All ten games start at the same time at 11AM ET / 8AM PT. All eyes will be on three important races in the Premier League. First, as of […]