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.

latest articles by Christopher Harris

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/ 3877 days ago

Summer 2015 preseason soccer friendlies

It's going to be another busy summer of soccer friendlies played across the globe as teams from across England, Spain, Italy, France, Mexico, Portugal and elsewhere play preseason games to prepare for the new season. For several years, World Soccer Talk has been compiling a page featuring these fixtures. The 2015 edition is below. If you […]

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/ 3897 days ago

FOX Sports 1 scores 806,000 viewers for USA-Mexico friendly

Wednesday's friendly between USA and Mexico in San Antonio, Texas averaged 806,000 viewers and a 0.4 adults 18-49 rating on FOX Sports 1. The English-language broadcast featured commentary duo John Strong and Alexi Lalas with a studio team that included Rob Stone, Stu Holden, Warren Barton and Eric Wynalda. While FOX Sports 1 had more […]

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/ 3897 days ago

Eredivisie 2024 TV Schedule USA and Streaming Links

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 season, ESPN+ […]

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/ 3897 days ago

Eredivisie 2025 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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/ 3920 days ago

Bidding on US TV rights to Premier League expected to begin

Although a date hasn't been completely finalized, the bidding for the US TV rights to the Premier League for seasons 2016-2019 is expected to take place this May or June. TV and Internet rights for the Premier League are currently owned by NBC Sports. Given the critically acclaimed coverage by NBC, which has given the league […]

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/ 3921 days ago

2 million+ soccer fans watch el Clasico on beIN SPORTS

More than 2 million soccer fans watched the first 2015 edition of el Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Sunday across beIN SPORTS. The impressive number combines the 1.353 million who watched the game live on beIN SPORTS en Espańol and the 767,000 who watched the game on the English-language broadcast on beIN SPORTS. […]

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/ 3939 days ago

FOX Sports, ESPN and Univision announce MLS coverage plans

The 2015 season of MLS will feature a brand-new TV deal with broadcasters FOX Sports, ESPN and Univision Deportes combining forces to provide soccer fans with regularly scheduled games throughout the season. With new teams Orlando City and New York City FC on board, as well as new signings in the league including Kaka, Frank […]

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/ 3940 days ago

Soccer streaming free trials comparison

Read our soccer streaming free trials comparison guide to find out which one is best for you. Click on the logos to sign up for free trials of legal soccer streaming services (US only): Don't know which one to choose? Read our soccer streaming free trials comparison below. The free trials will bring you the […]

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/ 3940 days ago

Soccer streaming free trials comparison

Read our soccer streaming free trials comparison guide to find out which one is best for you. Click on the logos to sign up for free trials of legal soccer streaming services (US only): Don't know which one to choose? Read our soccer streaming free trials comparison below. The free trials will bring you the […]

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/ 3942 days ago

Bundesliga 2024 TV Schedule USA and Streaming Links

Watch Bundesliga today on ESPN+. Browse the Bundesliga TV schedule below for games shown on US television and streaming, on channels such as ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNEWS. ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to the German Bundesliga league in both English- and Spanish-languages. Watch German soccer on ESPN+: Bundesliga TV schedule All times Eastern USA ESPN+ […]

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/ 3942 days ago

Bundesliga 2025 TV Schedule and Streaming Links in the USA

Browse the Bundesliga TV schedule below for games shown on US television and streaming, on channels such as ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and ABC. Bundesliga TV Schedule How to watch the Bundesliga on US TV Beginning with the 2020/21 season, ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to the German Bundesliga league in both English- and Spanish-languages. That means […]

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/ 3945 days ago

fubo or Sling TV: Which soccer streaming service is best for you?

Which soccer streaming service is best for you — fubo or Sling TV? For years, soccer fans in the United States have demanded the opportunity to watch what you want, when you want and how you want it. Instead of being tied to contracts with satellite TV providers or stuck with cable, now soccer fans have […]

Soccer On TV

/ 3946 days ago

How much do you pay for your cable or satellite bill?

Cable and satellite bills are like plane tickets. You could be sitting in Economy class as your plane is taxi-ing down the runway, but the majority of passengers in the plane have paid a variety of prices for their seat — some more than you, some far less. But all of the Economy passengers are getting the […]

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/ 3946 days ago

FOX scores biggest viewing audience ever for Champions League Round of 16 game

FOX Sports scored its biggest viewing audience ever for a UEFA Champions League game on FOX Sports 1 when an average viewing audience of 779,000 tuned in to watch Manchester City versus Barcelona match on Tuesday from 2:30pm-5pm ET. The Manchester City 1-2 Barcelona game was the fifth most-watched sports event on cable on Tuesday, and […]

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/ 3962 days ago

World Soccer Talk: Live broadcasts

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