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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/ 5019 days ago

beIN SPORT Launches Free Live Stream Preview Until August 15

beIN SPORT isn't officially scheduled to launch until August 15, but America's newest soccer network quietly launched a free online stream today, which will be available until August 15 via its website. One of the first matches shown on beIN SPORT 1 was a replay of the Manchester City against Arsenal friendly played in China […]

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/ 5019 days ago

ESPN Moves Arsenal-Sunderland EPL Season Opener From ESPN2 to ESPN

EXCLUSIVE: ESPN, the most successful sports network in the United States, has decided to begin its coverage of the 2012-13 Premier League season by moving its season opening telecast of Arsenal and Sunderland from ESPN2 to ESPN. Every season, the Premier League viewing experience on United States television takes a giant leap — in both TV […]

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/ 5020 days ago

If You Want to Watch Serie A This Season, Contact Your TV Provider Today

The new season of Serie A kicks off on August 25, but if you want to ensure that you don't miss watching a game featuring your favorite Italian team, it's time to take action. Previously you've been accustomed to watching Serie A on FOX Soccer and ESPN3. But as we exclusively reported four months ago, […]

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/ 5020 days ago

If You Want to Watch La Liga This Season, Contact Your TV Provider Today

If you live in the United States and you watch La Liga — whether it's el Classico, Real Madrid, Barcelona or any of the other teams in the Spanish league — it's time to take action. Previously you've been accustomed to watching La Liga on ESPN and GolTV. But as we exclusively reported in March, […]

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/ 5021 days ago

San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 Swansea City: In Pictures [PHOTO]

Swansea City played their final match of their first-ever US summer tour last night against San Jose Earthquakes. Swansea took the lead through Danny Graham, and added a second goal to make it 2-0 after new signing Chico Flores scored from an Ashley Williams assist. Swansea made several changes in the second half of the […]

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/ 5021 days ago

Man United, Liverpool, Spurs and Man City Aboard Miami Soccer Challenge Launch

City officials in Miami today announced a brand-new annual soccer tournament featuring some of the biggest clubs in world soccer. The new tournament, dubbed the Miami Soccer Challenge, will debut in January, 2013 and will run through 2015. Marlins Park, the new stadium for the Miami Marlins baseball team, will host the annual competition. In […]

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/ 5021 days ago

Win 2 Tickets to See Real Madrid Against AC Milan In New York

Following up on our contest from a couple of weeks ago where we gave away two tickets to Chelsea against Paris Saint-Germain, we now have 2 more tickets to give away to one lucky reader. This time it's to next week's friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan at Yankee Stadium in New York City. […]

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/ 5021 days ago

beIN SPORT Acquires US Rights to League Cup and Football League Championship

Up until this week, the forthcoming launch of the new soccer channel beIN SPORT had little relevance to die-hard followers of English football in the United States. All that has changed this week with the news that beIN SPORT has acquired the TV and Internet rights to England's League Cup tournament as well as Football […]

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/ 5021 days ago

Win 2 Tickets to AC Milan vs Real Madrid Friendly at Yankee Stadium In New York City

On Wednesday, August 8, two of the giants of world soccer will compete at Yankee Stadium in New York City. AC Milan will play Real Madrid as part of the 2012 World Football Challenge. And courtesy of the event organizers, we have 2 tickets to give away to one lucky fan. To enter the contest, […]

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/ 5021 days ago

Win 2 Tickets to Real Madrid vs AC Milan Friendly At Yankee Stadium In New York City

On Wednesday, August 8, two of the giants of world soccer will compete at Yankee Stadium in New York City. AC Milan will play Real Madrid as part of the 2012 World Football Challenge. And courtesy of the event organizers, we have 2 tickets to give away to one lucky fan. To enter the contest, […]

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/ 5022 days ago

New York Red Bulls vs Tottenham Hotspur, Friendly: Open Thread

Tottenham plays their final match of their US summer tour tonight when they kick off against New York Red Bulls at 7pm ET in New Jersey. The match, will be televised live on ESPN2/ESPN3.com for viewers in the United States. Tottenham's starting line-up for tonight's match is: Gomes; Walker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Assou-Ekotto; Huddlestone, Livermore; Bentley, […]

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/ 5022 days ago

US TV Schedule Revealed For Opening Weekend of 2012-13 Premier League Season

The opening weekend of the Premier League season is less than 3 weeks away, and we now know what the TV and Internet schedule will be for that weekend, where every match will be shown live for viewers in the United States. The schedule is as follows (all times eastern): Saturday, August 18: Arsenal vs […]

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/ 5023 days ago

Clint Dempsey Pulls Out Of Fulham Tour, Wants to Force Move to Liverpool, Says Report

Clint Dempsey has pulled out of Fulham's preseason tour to Switzerland in an attempt to force a transfer to Liverpool, says Goal.com. The versatile American who can play as a striker or attacking midfielder is said to have gotten into heated debate at the training ground with Fulham manager Martin Jol. According to the report, […]

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/ 5023 days ago

Chelsea vs AC Milan Friendly In Miami, In Pictures [PHOTO]

Chelsea will find few places more idyllic than Miami to play its football. Saturday evening, Chelsea played in the heat and beautiful weather of South Florida. While the final result wasn't what Chelsea or its fans wanted, it was still a glorious night of world-class soccer. Photo credit: Siobhan Mangan.

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/ 5024 days ago

Chelsea's Defeat Against AC Milan Exposes Weaknesses Before EPL Season Begins

In front of a crowd of 57,748 at Miami's Sun Life Stadium, Chelsea completed their US summer tour Saturday night with a 1-0 loss to AC Milan. Despite the vast majority of fans cheering Chelsea inside the humid stadium, the Blues failed to create enough clinical chances to turn the match in their favor. The match […]