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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/ 4368 days ago

MLS-Bound Orlando City Promotes Use of Smoke Bombs Despite Skirmish in Tampa Bay

On Sunday night, four Orlando City Soccer Club fans were arrested in Tampa on a variety of charges after fights, disorderly behavior and smoke bombs broke out in an exhibition game against Tampa Bay Rowdies. In addition to the four arrests, 16 Orlando City fans were ejected from Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, the home […]

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/ 4368 days ago

Arsenal Home, Away and Third Shirts By Puma: Leaked [PHOTOS]

Photographs of Arsenal's home, away and third shirts by Puma for the 2014/15 season have been leaked on the Internet. The leaked photos are the result of the catalog being posted on social media today (see below; click the image for a larger view). The yellow shirt is the away one, while the blue is […]

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/ 4370 days ago

Real Madrid Legend Alfredo Di Stefano Dies, Age 88

Alfredo Di Stefano has died at the age of 88. Widely regarding as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Alfredo Di Stefano suffered a heart attack late last week, but seemed to be in stable condition, recovering at the hospital before he took a sudden turn for the worse and passed away today. […]

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/ 4371 days ago

USA World Cup Star DeAndre Yedlin Set to Sign With AS Roma, Says Report

USA World Cup star DeAndre Yedlin is close to finalizing a transfer to Serie A club AS Roma, according to Greg Seltzer of No Short Corners. Yedlin, who was one of the bright stars for the United States in the World Cup and was described by Paddy Barclay as one of the best right midfielders […]

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/ 4371 days ago

5 Reasons Why David Beckham Should Select Broward County For His MLS Team Location

After Friday's bombshell that David Beckham has expressed an interest in speaking with Broward County to discuss a potential stadium site for his MLS team instead of Miami, the potential move got us thinking about all of the advantages of having the team based in Broward. Although it's still very early days, all we see […]

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/ 4372 days ago

Play the World Cup Fantasy Draft For a Chance to Win Cash Prizes

World Soccer Talk has teamed up with DraftStreet to bring you an exciting new way to enjoy each and every day of the World Cup. DraftStreet hosts one-day fantasy contests where you can win cash on every match day during the tournament. The entry fees range from completely free to hundreds of dollars, and you […]

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/ 4373 days ago

David Beckham's MLS Team May Consider Broward County For Stadium

David Beckham's goal of launching a MLS team in Miami may be making a detour. According to a report in The Miami Herald newspaper, Beckham's team have expressed an interest in speaking with Broward County officials to begin talks regarding the possibility of finding a suitable location for a MLS stadium in the county north of Miami-Dade. […]

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/ 4373 days ago

ESPN Announces Commentators For World Cup Quarterfinals

ESPN have announced the commentators for the World Cup quarterfinals. ESPN have decided not to feature Efan Ekoku, Fernando Palomo, Daniel Mann, Taylor Twellman and Roberto Martinez in the commentary booth for the quarterfinals. Instead, ESPN have teamed up Jon Champion/Stewart Robson, Ian Darke/Steve McManaman, Derek Rae/Kasey Keller and Adrian Healey/Alejandro Moreno. With so few […]

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/ 4373 days ago

US TV Schedule for World Cup Quarterfinals

Nothing goes better with July 4th's fireworks, hot dogs and beer than soccer — well, at least in my house (and hopefully yours). While previous July 4th holidays may have been spent at the beach, this July 4th weekend promises four enticing World Cup matches featuring games between Brazil vs Colombia, Netherlands-Costa Rica, Argentina-Belgium and, last […]

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/ 4373 days ago

NBC Reminds Soccer Fans Where They Can Watch Tim Howard Every Week [VIDEO]

NBCSN launched a very clever ad today to remind sports fans in the United States where they can watch Tim Howard each week. With a slogan that reads, "You don't have to wait every four years to see saves like this," the 15 second promo features clips of the Everton goalkeeper in action in the […]

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/ 4374 days ago

Ask Your World Cup Questions to Juan Arango Via Twitter Beginning at 7pm ET/4pm PT

World Soccer Talk writer Juan Arango will be answering questions live from Brazil via Twitter today beginning at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Juan will be taking over the @worldsoccertalk Twitter account live from Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the past two weeks, Juan has traveled throughout South America to watch World Cup matches […]

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/ 4375 days ago

In Response to Keith Olbermann's 'How to Make Soccer Work in America' Rant [VIDEO]

ESPN mouthpiece Keith Olbermann went on a rant last night discussing his seven ideas of how to make soccer work in America. Here's my response to his tirade. Soccer already works in America. We don't need someone from mainstream media to fix anything. The sport is fine as it is, and continues to grow at an […]

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/ 4376 days ago

Roy Keane Joins Aston Villa, And is Now One Step Away From Becoming a Premier League Manager Again

Roy Keane was appointed as assistant manager of Aston Villa Football Club this morning. In doing so, the former Republic of Ireland and Manchester United is one step away from returning to managing a Premier League club again. All that has to happen is for Villa manager Paul Lambert to take his club through a […]

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/ 4376 days ago

Adam Lallana Joins Liverpool; Southampton Exodus Continues

Last season's Southampton were the previous season's Swansea City. The teams won the hearts and minds of so many soccer fans, managers and critics. Except in the case of Swansea City, the team didn't have its spine ripped out of it. In Southampton's case, they've now lost three of their marquee players — Adam Lallana […]

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/ 4376 days ago

Luis Suarez Issues Apology And Vows Never to Bite Again

Uruguay and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has issued a public apology for his actions that occurred during the Uruguay-Italy World Cup game, and has vowed not to repeat another incident like that ever again. Suarez bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on June 24 during the second half of the final Group match between the two nations. […]