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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/ 4077 days ago

Watch FOX Sports' latest Women's World Cup commercial [VIDEO]

FOX Sports has premiered its latest promotional video ahead of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Just like FOX's first Women's World Cup commercial, the new video focuses its attention on the US Women's National Team (are they the only side participating in the 24-team tournament?). The theme of this one is strange. The 60-second commercial is framed by […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 4079 days ago

Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 26: TV times and open thread

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Chelsea vs Burnley, 10am, NBCSN, NBC Universo & NBC Sports Live Extra; Jim Proudfoot & Tony GaleSwansea vs Man United, 10am, NBC Sports Live Extra; Gary Weaver & Barry HorneAston Villa vs Stoke, 10am, NBC Sports Live Extra; Ian Crocker & Iain DowieCrystal Palace vs […]

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/ 4079 days ago

Over half a million people watched PSG vs Chelsea on FOX Sports 1

FOX Sports 1's coverage of the 1-1 draw between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea on Tuesday was viewed by an average audience of 501,000 people, making it FS1's most-watched Round of 16 match ever, and the fourth most-watched Champions League match on FOX Sports overall. The game posted a +27% rise over Manchester City-Barcelona on the […]
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/ 4082 days ago

Sling TV FAQ: Streaming HD-quality soccer games

Since the news about Sling TV was announced in January, we’ve received a lot of questions about the service, what it means for soccer fans and how it works, so instead of continuing to reply to each comment or e-mail individually, we thought it’d be more helpful to share the answers with everyone in this public post. If […]

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/ 4082 days ago

Sling TV offers ESPN, beIN SPORTS and Univision Deportes

Sling TV, a brand-new online streaming service, is now available that provides sports fans and cord cutters with access to ESPN, beIN SPORTS and more than 20 other network channels. The service is available in the United States and no cable or TV subscription is required. All you need is an Internet connection, $20 per month […]

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/ 4082 days ago

Download the World Soccer Talk apps for Android and Apple iOS smartphones and tablets

World Soccer Talk now has brand-new apps available for Android and Apple iOS devices so you can read the latest news and opinion pieces from us on your smartphones or tablets. The apps are free. You can download the World Soccer Talk app for Apple iOS devices via the iTunes store. Of if you have […]

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/ 4084 days ago

Arsenal faces Manchester United in FA Cup quarter-finals

The draw for the 2014/15 FA Cup quarter-finals has concluded, and here's who will be matching up against each other in March for a chance to go to Wembley. Liverpool vs Blackburn Rovers Bradford City vs Reading Preston or Manchester United vs Arsenal Aston Villa vs West Bromwich Albion The draw was conducted live on […]

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/ 4086 days ago

FIFA excluded ESPN and Univision from World Cup 2026 bidding

ESPN and Univision have officially confirmed what World Soccer Talk revealed earlier today that neither TV network had been notified that the FIFA TV rights for 2023-2026 (including FIFA World Cup 2026) were being handed to FOX Sports and Telemundo instead of going through the typical closed bidding process. Presumably, the TV rights for 2023-2026 were […]

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/ 4087 days ago

FIFA sentences USA to 4 more years of FOX World Cup coverage

Eleven years. Let that sink in for a second. Eleven long years of FIFA coverage from FOX Sports. It's as if a dark cloud has swept across the United States with the knowledge that for the next 11 years, FOX Sports will be bringing World Cup coverage to us in the form of World Cup […]

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/ 4089 days ago

World Soccer Talk: Live broadcasts

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/ 4089 days ago

World Soccer Talk partners with Soccer Morning

World Soccer Talk has partnered with Soccer Morning to distribute the award-winning audio/video show on a live and on-demand basis. Soccer Morning, hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. The popular show provides an American perspective on soccer’s major […]

Must-see Brit TV

/ 4092 days ago

Watch 'Peep Show'; Must-see Brit TV [VIDEO]

If you're bored of watching what's on TV or Netflix and you're looking for something that's unique, funny and bizarre, Peep Show is a must-see. The point-of-view camera effects as well as quirky "inside your head" humor work tremendously well as lead actors David Mitchell and Robert Webb go about their awkward lives in search […]

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/ 4093 days ago

Premier League sees 316% increase in Chelsea-Man City TV audience in 5 years

While it's not scientific nor is it an apples to apples comparison, the average number of viewers who watched the Chelsea-Manchester City game last weekend on NBC was 316% greater than the number of people who watched the same two teams play in 2010. Last Saturday, 1.34 million people watched Chelsea-Manchester City on NBC, while […]

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/ 4095 days ago

NBC broadcast of Chelsea-Manchester City delivers huge audience in US

NBC's live broadcast of Chelsea against Manchester City registered as the third most-viewed Premier League game in US television history. The game scored an average viewing audience of 1.35 million people who watched the January 31 game live on the over-the-air NBC network. The broadcast began at Noon ET with Premier League Live, and the match itself […]

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/ 4097 days ago

Harry Redknapp resigns as QPR manager

Harry Redknapp has resigned as manager of Queens Park Rangers. Second bottom in the Premier League and only two points above Leicester City, Redknapp leaves the club in a position where relegation seems likely unless a proven manager can come in and turn the club around given the players on the squad. Interestingly, Redknapp's reason […]