latest articles by Christopher Harris
Apple TV
/ 978 days agoMLS Season Pass report card after month one
Major League Soccer made the leap into the great unknown on February 25th when it began streaming every game in a partnership deal with Apple. The 10-year deal is bold, risky and exciting, but how has the streaming subscription service done have month one? We take a look with the MLS Season Pass report card. […]
Italy
/ 978 days agoTraveling through Italy: A journey through time and culture
Italy is a country that has something to offer for everyone – from the stunning art and architecture of the cities, to the relaxed way of life and delicious cuisine. In March, I had the pleasure of visiting some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa and Milan, and each […]
Apple TV
/ 979 days agoMLS Season Pass honeymoon period is over. Now what?
We can safely say that the honeymoon period for MLS Season Pass is over. Five gameweeks are in the can. Apple continues to make small improvements. However, reality has set home. We're now experiencing what most of us feel every MLS season. The buzz from the first few weeks has worn off. And with much […]
CBS Sports
/ 982 days agoCBS to call Napoli-Milan on-site with Gianfranco Zola as guest
CBS Sports' Serie A studio team and commentators are heading to Italy this weekend to cover Sunday's Napoli-Milan game on-site. It's another example of the commitment that CBS Sports is showing to coverage of Italy's Serie A. And the timing couldn't be better. Napoli are close to winning the scudetto, for the first time since […]
Apple TV
/ 986 days agoMLS Season Pass: MLS analysts no longer stars of the show
One of the unintended consequences of MLS Season Pass is that the MLS co-commentators are no longer the stars of the show. It didn't used to be that way. When ESPN had rights to MLS, co-commentator Taylor Twellman was arguably the number one US Soccer and MLS analyst in the United States. He, along with […]
Apple TV
/ 987 days agoMLS Season Pass picture quality runs rings around other leagues
Anyone who has watched soccer games on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass this season will have noticed how crisp and detailed the picture quality is, for the most part. So much so that it's starting to make broadcasts of soccer games on other streaming services look inferior. While not quite the same, it does remind […]
Euro 2024
/ 990 days agoEuro 2024 qualifiers to air across FOX and Fubo
This week's Euro 2024 qualifiers are the start of a new era for FOX Sports and Fubo. The partnership between the two companies ensures that every game is available to viewers in the United States. FOX cherrypicks a small number of Euro 2024 qualification games to show on television (which are also available on Fubo). […]
Apple TV
/ 998 days agoMLS Season Pass has made the league fun to watch
In the past decade, leagues such as La Liga and Premier League have staggered kickoff times so that games are scheduled throughout a weekend from Friday through Monday. With MLS Season Pass, Major League Soccer has done the opposite. They've scheduled almost all the games across the same evening, making Saturday night appointment viewing. By […]
CBS Sports
/ 1002 days agoMorning Footy: CBS may struggle to keep soccer fans glued
In this week's landmark announcement of the new 24/7 soccer streaming channel CBS Sports Golazo Network, one element stands out as a major obstacle. To be exact, CBS faces the impossible task of trying to keep viewers tuned in to its morning show, and keeping everyone happy at the same time. Morning Footy is just […]
Apple TV
/ 1004 days ago5 MLS Season Pass issues that Apple need to fix
We're on record for claiming that MLS Season Pass is an audacious move. However, it's not perfect. But it is getting there. To make it better, here are the 5 MLS Season Pass issues that Apple need to fix: 1) Sports scores need to be switched off by default The default setting in Apple TV […]
NEWS
/ 1005 days agoMLS Season Pass: The Sound and The Fury
Is MLS Season Pass the smartest or dumbest decision the league has ever made? We discuss the positives and negatives of the MLS Season Pass experience as well as whether it's changing our viewing habits at all. We share our favorite analysts thus far as well as what impact the viewing experience on Apple TV […]
Bayern Munich
/ 1005 days agoBayern Munich vs Dortmund to air on ABC in April Der Klassiker
Bayern Munich against Dortmund is coming to ABC television, according to World Soccer Talk sources. Also known as the "German Clásico," April 1st's Der Klassiker between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund is on ABC and ESPN+. The over-the-air free television network broadcasts the highly-anticipated game. It may end up being a game that could help […]
News
/ 1161 days agoFOX says US-England could rank in top 5 biggest games ever
A FOX Sports executive predicts that United States against England may rank as one of the top five most-watched soccer games ever in the history of US television. Black Friday's World Cup game airs live on FOX at 2PM ET. The Friday, November 25th match is on the day after Thanksgiving Day when most Americans […]
News
/ 1191 days agoCBS lose Peter Drury but gain Ray Hudson for Champions League
CBS Sports have announced their lineup of talent for coverage of the UEFA Champions League. Most of the faces will be familiar to viewers for the 2022/23 season. However, there are two major changes. Out goes Peter Drury, who is now exclusive to NBC Sports, the home of Premier League soccer in homes across the […]
Peacock TV
/ 1200 days agoPeacock execs answer questions about Premier League content
Following our article about the improvements to the Premier League viewing experience on Peacock, we took the opportunity to ask Peacock executives the questions that are important to you, the readers. Finding the balance between USA Network and Peacock Slowly, the number of Premier League games streaming via Peacock has increased over the seasons. When […]