latest articles by Christopher Harris
Borussia Dortmund
/ 949 days agoChelsea-Dortmund summer friendly tickets available now
Two of the biggest clubs in Europe have announced an exhibition game to be played in Chicago. In what is expected to be a sold out game at Soldier Field stadium, Chelsea-Dortmund tickets are on sale now for the August 2nd clash. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, May 2, but you can […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 952 days agoPromotion and Relegation in the USA: The Big Debate
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode debates promotion and relegation in the USA. It's a bigger topic now more than ever, and we dissect the pros and cons of the system. Some of the questions we answer are: Can […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 955 days agoWrexham Increasing Interest in Lower-League US Soccer
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how Wrexham is increasing the interest in lower-league soccer in the United States. The success of the fifth division team was the biggest soccer story from this past weekend, arguably bigger than […]
CBS Sports
/ 959 days agoCBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss. We dive deeper into their coverage of the UEFA Champions League and NWSL, as well as CBS Sports Golazo Network, which includes their […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 963 days agoThe future of lower-league soccer in the US
From the bottom to the top, we take a deep dive into discussing what US lower league soccer clubs (and leagues themselves) need to improve in order to be more relevant in 2023 and beyond. This also includes a discussion of the complexity of the current system, and how the US Soccer Federation can make […]
Apple TV
/ 964 days agoMLS Season Pass down on big night due to Apple TV outage
Apple TV suffered a major outage on Saturday night that prevented consumers from watching programming on Apple devices. In particular, the Apple TV outage resulted in MLS Season Pass being down for approximately two hours on a big night for MLS fans. The timing couldn't be any worse. Viewers on Apple devices missed the entirety […]
Apple TV
/ 967 days agoMLS Season Pass with Multiview: Apple rolls it out in beta
For sports fans who are asking for it, it's coming home. The ability to watch MLS Season Pass with Multiview is launching this weekend in public beta for Apple TV 4K users who are enrolled in the program. A beta program allows a limited number of users the ability to test new features out before […]
HBO Max
/ 968 days agoStreaming service HBO Max to relaunch as Max on May 23
HBO Max, Warner Bros-Discovery's hit streaming service, is merging with Discovery+ and renaming as Max. The new name and rebranding officially launches May 23, 2023. For soccer fans, it means that many of the US Men's National Team and US Women's National Team games are moving to Max. Until recently, select games have streamed on […]
CBS Sports
/ 969 days agoGolazo Network first impressions, including Morning Footy show
CBS Sports' decision to launch the Golazo Network, a 24/7 soccer streaming channel, is a smart move. Day one is in the can, but what were our Golazo Network first impressions after the first day, including their two new shows? The CBS Sports Golazo Network concept is brilliant. No other sports broadcaster in the United […]
Aston Villa
/ 970 days agoSix Premier League clubs to play in US preseason tournament
Six Premier League clubs are participating in a US preseason tournament this summer, according to several sources. While the complete list of teams involved has not been finalized as of press time, they are believed to be Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford, and Fulham. A joint announcement from the Premier […]
CBS Sports
/ 970 days agoCBS launch Box 2 Box show with Ian Joy on Golazo Network
CBS Sports are launching a brand-new daily soccer show on its Golazo Network. Entitled Box 2 Box, the show features analysts Ian Joy and Aaron West alongside host Poppy Miller. Regular contributors to the show include Guillem Balague, Felipe Cardenas, Jimmy Conrad and Anita Jones. Joy is an expert on European soccer after working across […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 971 days agoDid you know these 20 British footballers live in Florida?
Britain's connection to the state of Florida has been long and eventful. Outside of Europe, Florida ranks as the number one tourist destination for Brits. Having been that way for the last 50+ years, it's no wonder that a lot of British citizens end up moving to the sunshine state after retiring. So much so […]
Leagues Cup
/ 972 days agoMLS Season Pass would improve if MLS changes its format
Whether this week's report is true or not that MLS Season Pass subscriptions are falling well below the league's own projections is irrelevant. Apple countered, without revealing any metrics, that it was very happy with the progress. Honestly, though, it's too early in the 10-year partnership to begin panicking. Still, there are some cracks that […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 974 days agoPeacock adds Premier League Data Zone as new feature
NBCUniversal continues to evolve its Peacock streaming service for US fans of European soccer. Beginning this week, Peacock is rolling out a brand-new feature called Premier League Data Zone, which incorporates live data analysis into broadcasts of select Premier League matches. Premier League Data Zone features live augmented graphics and overlays, so you can see […]
Apple TV
/ 975 days agoCan MLS, Apple and CBS succeed with their soccer offerings?
MLS, Apple and CBS Sports all face challenges in presenting soccer to its audiences. For MLS and Apple, the struggles revolve around convincing casual soccer fans to subscribe to a streaming package they may not want or believe in. With CBS, in their preparation for the launch of their new 24/7 soccer streaming channel, how […]