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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/ 4024 days ago

Eredivisie 2026 TV Schedule USA and Streaming Links

Eredivisie TV schedule Browse the Eredivisie TV schedule below for Eredivisie games shown via legal streaming on the streaming platform named ESPN+. In August 2018, ESPN acquired the US broadcasting rights to the Dutch Eredivisie in a three-year deal that expired at the end of the 2020/21 season, but was subsequently renewed in the summer of 2021. Each […]

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/ 4025 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur to play MLS All-Star Team this summer

Tottenham Hotspur will be the featured opponent in this summer's MLS All-Star Game to be held at the Colorado Rapids stadium near Denver on July 29, 2015. Spurs will be the 10th different international team to have played the MLS All-Star Team. Previous teams have included Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester United, Fulham, West Ham […]

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/ 4026 days ago

International Champions Cup adds Man Utd, Barcelona, Chelsea

Manchester United, Barcelona, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and others will be among the teams participating in this summer's 2015 International Champions Cup tournament, Relevent Sports and RSE Ventures announced today. The tournament, which is in its third year, will feature several of the most popular teams in the world playing in the competition in North America and overseas. […]

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/ 4026 days ago

Manchester derby ranks as most-watched Premier League game in US cable TV history

Sunday's Manchester United against Manchester City derby televised on NBCSN averaged 1.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched Premier League match in US cable TV history. The broadcast, which peaked at 1.3 million viewers, was aired from 11am-1pm ET live from Old Trafford in England. The game was also the third-most streamed Premier League match […]

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/ 4028 days ago

FOX and NBC to broadcast English soccer games on Saturday on free-to-air networks

If ever you wanted an indication at how English soccer is becoming more popular in the United States, this Saturday will be a perfect example as both free-to-air networks FOX and NBC will broadcast live matches at the same time. NBC will feature the Premier League game between Chelsea against Manchester United, while FOX will […]

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/ 4030 days ago

Schedule for NBC's Premier League studio coverage from England this weekend

For the first time ever, NBC's critically-acclaimed team of talent and production staff responsible for its coverage of the Premier League will be assembled in the United Kingdom for what promises to be an excellent weekend of soccer. NBC's US- and UK-based crews will be at pitch side, in studios in the stadiums and in […]

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/ 4033 days ago

Eredivisie is available in US from NGSN

The Dutch Eredivisie has been the red-headed stepchild of sports networks in the United States for too long. The entertaining Dutch league, which features rich histories, passionate supporters and skillful footballers, has bounced around from ESPN3 to GolTV and other networks in recent years, eventually resulting in the league not being anywhere on US television […]

Sling TV

/ 4034 days ago

DishWorld rebrands as Sling International

DishWorld, one of a few online streaming services available to soccer fans and cord cutters in the United States, has been rebranded as Sling International. But what does this mean for soccer fans and current customers? The most important distinction is the difference between Sling International and Sling TV. Sling International offers the same channels that […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 4034 days ago

Who's your favorite co-commentator?

While soccer commentators are often in the spotlight more because they do most of the talking in a match, the role of a co-commentator cannot be understated, especially when it's a good one. In the case of a co-commentator, sometimes less is more. Co-commentators add their expert opinions and color to a game, often making observations that […]

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/ 4039 days ago

Listen to World Soccer Talk Radio live from 9-10pm ET with guest Kartik Krishnaiyer

Tonight's debut episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features host Nate Abaurrea and special guest Kartik Krishnaiyer. Listen to the show live between 9-10pm ET (6-7pm PT) via Sports Byline on the radio, the Sports Byline website, the Tune-In app or via the embedded player below. Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, World Soccer Talk Radio is […]

World Soccer Radio

/ 4039 days ago

World Soccer Talk Radio makes its debut on Sports Byline sports talk network

World Soccer Talk Radio will make its debut on Sports Byline, America's sports talk network, tonight from 9-10pm ET (6-7pm PT). Hosted by Nate Abaurrea, World Soccer Talk Radio is a nightly soccer news and discussion show that will air Mondays through Fridays each week. The show will feature interviews with insightful guests as well as taking listener […]

fuboTV

/ 4041 days ago

fuboTV has ambitious plans to corner the soccer market

In the United States, fuboTV has seemingly come out of nowhere to offer a solid platform of online soccer streaming services that rivals or exceeds those offered by competing companies. But where did fuboTV come from? What are their future plans, and what does their name mean? While in Miami recently at the Sportel America conference, I […]

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/ 4042 days ago

Klinsmann may not be the right person for USMNT job

Tampa Bay Rowdies Head Coach Thomas Rongen says that Jurgen Klinsmann may not be the right person for the US Men’s National Team Head Coach position. In an exclusive interview with Soccer Morning, Rongen said “On the highest level, I’m not so sure that Jurgen Klinsmann is the right person for the job, quite frankly. […]

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/ 4044 days ago

ESPN Deportes continues focus on variety of soccer leagues

During the busy Sportel America industry conference last week in Miami, ESPN Deportes General Manager Lino Garcia took time out of his busy day to update the readers of World Soccer Talk regarding the most recent developments at ESPN Deportes. Asked about important developments during the last six months at ESPN Deportes, Garcia said, "The big […]

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/ 4046 days ago

Arsenal home and third shirts for 2015-16 season

Photos of Arsenal's home and third jerseys for the 2015-16 season have been leaked on the Internet. While the home shirt for Arsenal (see below) is a traditional shirt design with a classy collar, the third shirt is dramatically different than what Gunners fans are accustomed to seeing. For the second season of its contract […]