Christopher Harris
@harrischristopher.bsky.social
Journalist, creator of World Soccer Talk, and proud supporter of Swansea City AFC. Web: www.christophermharris.com
As someone who watched a TON of Premier League football, I now often prefer watching the Championship for several reasons. It's similar to how I often enjoy watching the Europa League more than the Champions League.
Part of the reason is that I enjoy supporting the underdogs.
Part of the reason is that I enjoy supporting the underdogs.
October 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As someone who watched a TON of Premier League football, I now often prefer watching the Championship for several reasons. It's similar to how I often enjoy watching the Europa League more than the Champions League.
Part of the reason is that I enjoy supporting the underdogs.
Part of the reason is that I enjoy supporting the underdogs.
Quite a pleasant and welcome surprise to see a women's football magazine on the shelves of WH Smith in England. @shekicks.bsky.social
First time I've seen it.
First time I've seen it.
September 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Quite a pleasant and welcome surprise to see a women's football magazine on the shelves of WH Smith in England. @shekicks.bsky.social
First time I've seen it.
First time I've seen it.
FOOTBALL AS IT'S MEANT TO BE
I'm finding the EFL Championship more compelling and watchable than the Premier League and other top leagues.
No VAR is a huge reason.
I'm finding the EFL Championship more compelling and watchable than the Premier League and other top leagues.
No VAR is a huge reason.
August 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
FOOTBALL AS IT'S MEANT TO BE
I'm finding the EFL Championship more compelling and watchable than the Premier League and other top leagues.
No VAR is a huge reason.
I'm finding the EFL Championship more compelling and watchable than the Premier League and other top leagues.
No VAR is a huge reason.
Watched more Scottish football last weekend than I have in a long time. This weekend, I'm looking forward to eating up the EFL matches.
August 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Watched more Scottish football last weekend than I have in a long time. This weekend, I'm looking forward to eating up the EFL matches.
Thank heavens for the return of European football ❤️
August 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thank heavens for the return of European football ❤️
LaLiga flies under the radar a lot.
Arguably, the Spanish league is the 3rd most watched in the US after the Premier League and Liga MX. MLS has dropped from 3rd to 4th due to poor numbers on FOX.
Arguably, the Spanish league is the 3rd most watched in the US after the Premier League and Liga MX. MLS has dropped from 3rd to 4th due to poor numbers on FOX.
Top 10 Most Watched Soccer
Events/Leagues
Pay-TV (no Broadcast/Streaming)
H1 2025
1. Premier League
2. Gold Cup
3. La Liga
4. FIFA Club World Cup
5. Liga MX
6. CONCACAF Champions Cup
7. USWNT (Friendlies)
8. UEFA Champions League
9. Copa Libertadores
10. UEFA Nations League
Events/Leagues
Pay-TV (no Broadcast/Streaming)
H1 2025
1. Premier League
2. Gold Cup
3. La Liga
4. FIFA Club World Cup
5. Liga MX
6. CONCACAF Champions Cup
7. USWNT (Friendlies)
8. UEFA Champions League
9. Copa Libertadores
10. UEFA Nations League
July 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
LaLiga flies under the radar a lot.
Arguably, the Spanish league is the 3rd most watched in the US after the Premier League and Liga MX. MLS has dropped from 3rd to 4th due to poor numbers on FOX.
Arguably, the Spanish league is the 3rd most watched in the US after the Premier League and Liga MX. MLS has dropped from 3rd to 4th due to poor numbers on FOX.
My vote for the best commentator in MLS is Tony Husband.
Calming, informative and has a good conversational tone. #mls360 @mls.bsky.social
Calming, informative and has a good conversational tone. #mls360 @mls.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
My vote for the best commentator in MLS is Tony Husband.
Calming, informative and has a good conversational tone. #mls360 @mls.bsky.social
Calming, informative and has a good conversational tone. #mls360 @mls.bsky.social
A preview of what's in store at World Cup 2026 next year
That’s now six games that have been held up due to bad weather at the Club World Cup. #FIFACWC
June 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A preview of what's in store at World Cup 2026 next year
Does anyone know how many weather delays we had during the 1994 World Cup?
From what I remember, it was zero.
One of the topics underreported this summer is the impact of global warming on the U.S. & what can be done to work around the adverse weather conditions that have suspended too many games.
From what I remember, it was zero.
One of the topics underreported this summer is the impact of global warming on the U.S. & what can be done to work around the adverse weather conditions that have suspended too many games.
June 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Does anyone know how many weather delays we had during the 1994 World Cup?
From what I remember, it was zero.
One of the topics underreported this summer is the impact of global warming on the U.S. & what can be done to work around the adverse weather conditions that have suspended too many games.
From what I remember, it was zero.
One of the topics underreported this summer is the impact of global warming on the U.S. & what can be done to work around the adverse weather conditions that have suspended too many games.
FIFA needs to hire consultants who will tell them like it is.
Overall, poor marketing. Most of the games aren't on TV, and all of the empty seats are a big turn off.
If FIFA reduces the number of teams to the best of the best, that would make it instantly more appealing. Too many weak teams.
Overall, poor marketing. Most of the games aren't on TV, and all of the empty seats are a big turn off.
If FIFA reduces the number of teams to the best of the best, that would make it instantly more appealing. Too many weak teams.
If the rumors are true and this tournament comes back to the United Stated in 2029 then FIFA really will have to rethink a few things.
More games out West where it is cooler. Play in MLS and USL facilities rather than gigantic bowls that are unplayable in the summer.
More games out West where it is cooler. Play in MLS and USL facilities rather than gigantic bowls that are unplayable in the summer.
Have Palmeiras and Botafogo on and once again lots of empty seats.
The upper decks at Lincoln Field are completely empty.
The upper decks at Lincoln Field are completely empty.
June 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
FIFA needs to hire consultants who will tell them like it is.
Overall, poor marketing. Most of the games aren't on TV, and all of the empty seats are a big turn off.
If FIFA reduces the number of teams to the best of the best, that would make it instantly more appealing. Too many weak teams.
Overall, poor marketing. Most of the games aren't on TV, and all of the empty seats are a big turn off.
If FIFA reduces the number of teams to the best of the best, that would make it instantly more appealing. Too many weak teams.
Feels like the Club World Cup starts for real today. Results are less predictable after the (mostly) bore fest of the Group Stage
I haven't looked at ticket sales for the knockout round but this is when games *should* sell out
BTW wknd games have 12 & 4pm kickoffs. Brutal conditions for players 😡
I haven't looked at ticket sales for the knockout round but this is when games *should* sell out
BTW wknd games have 12 & 4pm kickoffs. Brutal conditions for players 😡
June 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Feels like the Club World Cup starts for real today. Results are less predictable after the (mostly) bore fest of the Group Stage
I haven't looked at ticket sales for the knockout round but this is when games *should* sell out
BTW wknd games have 12 & 4pm kickoffs. Brutal conditions for players 😡
I haven't looked at ticket sales for the knockout round but this is when games *should* sell out
BTW wknd games have 12 & 4pm kickoffs. Brutal conditions for players 😡
Seems in line with previous International Champions Cup viewing numbers on US TV
Viewership numbers from the Club World Cup...
468k Boca/Bayern TBSC
305 Pachuca/Real TNT
289 Monterrey/River Plate TBSC
285 Chelsea/Flamengo TNT
280 Porto/Miami TNT
273 Al-Hilal/Real TNT
214 LAFC/Chelsea TBSC
204 AL AIN/Man City TNT
115 B. Dortmund/Fluminense TNT
468k Boca/Bayern TBSC
305 Pachuca/Real TNT
289 Monterrey/River Plate TBSC
285 Chelsea/Flamengo TNT
280 Porto/Miami TNT
273 Al-Hilal/Real TNT
214 LAFC/Chelsea TBSC
204 AL AIN/Man City TNT
115 B. Dortmund/Fluminense TNT
June 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Seems in line with previous International Champions Cup viewing numbers on US TV
After watching the #FIFACWC for the first 4-5 days, my interest level has dropped off except for Friday night's Bayern-Boca.
Too many of the games of late have been too predictable and feature a complete mismatch of clubs.
I've skipped watching almost all of the games this weekend.
Too many of the games of late have been too predictable and feature a complete mismatch of clubs.
I've skipped watching almost all of the games this weekend.
June 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
After watching the #FIFACWC for the first 4-5 days, my interest level has dropped off except for Friday night's Bayern-Boca.
Too many of the games of late have been too predictable and feature a complete mismatch of clubs.
I've skipped watching almost all of the games this weekend.
Too many of the games of late have been too predictable and feature a complete mismatch of clubs.
I've skipped watching almost all of the games this weekend.
An incredible piece of prose from one of my favorite writers. It's a must-read for a glimpse into the present and future.
June 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
An incredible piece of prose from one of my favorite writers. It's a must-read for a glimpse into the present and future.
For those of us in the US, it's unfortunately all too common.
Due to the current government not believing in global warming, FIFA needs to take responsibility by doing a better job at educating the fans at the games about taking safety precautions to avoid heatstroke, lightning, dehydration, etc
Due to the current government not believing in global warming, FIFA needs to take responsibility by doing a better job at educating the fans at the games about taking safety precautions to avoid heatstroke, lightning, dehydration, etc
First it was stifling heat, then thunderstorms and now the threat of lightning. The Club World Cup has been at the mercy of the extremes of the American summer.
My story: www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
#FIFACWC
My story: www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
#FIFACWC
Thunderstruck: After heat, Club World Cup weathers storms and threat of lightning
From stifling heat to thunderstorms, the Club World Cup has been at the mercy of the extremes of the American summer, with the threat of lightning now forcing players to retreat to the tunnels while fans seek shelter as matches are suddenly halted.
www.reuters.com
June 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
For those of us in the US, it's unfortunately all too common.
Due to the current government not believing in global warming, FIFA needs to take responsibility by doing a better job at educating the fans at the games about taking safety precautions to avoid heatstroke, lightning, dehydration, etc
Due to the current government not believing in global warming, FIFA needs to take responsibility by doing a better job at educating the fans at the games about taking safety precautions to avoid heatstroke, lightning, dehydration, etc
A lot of #FIFACWC critics have focused on the stadiums being too big. While that's true to a degree, I'd argue that there are too many teams. Plus there needs to be a pre-qualifying round for the lower ranked teams
That combined with affordable ticket prices would go a long way to filling stadiums
That combined with affordable ticket prices would go a long way to filling stadiums
June 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A lot of #FIFACWC critics have focused on the stadiums being too big. While that's true to a degree, I'd argue that there are too many teams. Plus there needs to be a pre-qualifying round for the lower ranked teams
That combined with affordable ticket prices would go a long way to filling stadiums
That combined with affordable ticket prices would go a long way to filling stadiums
There are parts of this Club World Cup that are the seeds of how amazing this competition could be in the future. Tonight's game is one of those magic nights.
June 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
There are parts of this Club World Cup that are the seeds of how amazing this competition could be in the future. Tonight's game is one of those magic nights.
Being conditioned to play in this heat and humidity is certainly a factor that favors the South Americans teams over Europe.
Brazilian clubs at the Club World Cup: Won 5, drawn 2, lost 0.
They have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 0 in games vs UEFA teams.
They have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 0 in games vs UEFA teams.
June 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Being conditioned to play in this heat and humidity is certainly a factor that favors the South Americans teams over Europe.
Did some traveling this week & had a chance to watch DAZN's broadcast of the #FIFACWC from the UK.
Completely different commentators, studio set & coverage than what we get in the US.
Some of the US commentary teams on DAZN are *way* over the top with their hype & exaggeration of crowd sizes.
Completely different commentators, studio set & coverage than what we get in the US.
Some of the US commentary teams on DAZN are *way* over the top with their hype & exaggeration of crowd sizes.
June 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Did some traveling this week & had a chance to watch DAZN's broadcast of the #FIFACWC from the UK.
Completely different commentators, studio set & coverage than what we get in the US.
Some of the US commentary teams on DAZN are *way* over the top with their hype & exaggeration of crowd sizes.
Completely different commentators, studio set & coverage than what we get in the US.
Some of the US commentary teams on DAZN are *way* over the top with their hype & exaggeration of crowd sizes.
After my initial optimism, the quality of football has dipped considerably in the past few days. The heat, stop-start of games due to excessive fouls, and sloppy play have resulted in poor quality overall. #fifacwc
Quality of football in #ClubWorldCup so far has been very good with a couple of exceptions
As the tournament goes along, the entertainment on the pitch may end up masking a lot of FIFA's mistakes off it
Meanwhile, the less said about DAZN, the better. Such inconsistent coverage, but hey, it's free
As the tournament goes along, the entertainment on the pitch may end up masking a lot of FIFA's mistakes off it
Meanwhile, the less said about DAZN, the better. Such inconsistent coverage, but hey, it's free
June 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
After my initial optimism, the quality of football has dipped considerably in the past few days. The heat, stop-start of games due to excessive fouls, and sloppy play have resulted in poor quality overall. #fifacwc
I'm honored to appear in the @lemonde.fr newspaper on the topic of the #FIFACWC and the challenges facing soccer in the USA.
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
La Coupe du monde des clubs de football, un tournoi qui passe au second plan aux Etats-Unis
Organisée dans un pays où le ballon rond est éclipsé par de nombreux sports, la compétition peine à faire le plein, à l’exception d’une poignée d’affiches. A cela s’ajoute le contexte politique local ...
www.lemonde.fr
June 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I'm honored to appear in the @lemonde.fr newspaper on the topic of the #FIFACWC and the challenges facing soccer in the USA.
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
www.lemonde.fr/sport/articl...
Reposted by Christopher Harris
Club World Cup latest: fans have told of having to dispose of full water bottles before entering the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, of people in distress inside the ground and of lines that lasted 45 minutes to get access to water that was for sale.
Story: Paul MacInnes and @anabnos.com
Story: Paul MacInnes and @anabnos.com
Club World Cup fans tell of ‘dangerous’ Rose Bowl conditions amid heat and lack of water
Supporters who attended PSG’s noon kick-off against Atlético Madrid have talked of a struggle to access water and feeling unsafe
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Club World Cup latest: fans have told of having to dispose of full water bottles before entering the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, of people in distress inside the ground and of lines that lasted 45 minutes to get access to water that was for sale.
Story: Paul MacInnes and @anabnos.com
Story: Paul MacInnes and @anabnos.com
No sport has better fans than soccer ❤️⚽
June 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
No sport has better fans than soccer ❤️⚽
Quality of football in #ClubWorldCup so far has been very good with a couple of exceptions
As the tournament goes along, the entertainment on the pitch may end up masking a lot of FIFA's mistakes off it
Meanwhile, the less said about DAZN, the better. Such inconsistent coverage, but hey, it's free
As the tournament goes along, the entertainment on the pitch may end up masking a lot of FIFA's mistakes off it
Meanwhile, the less said about DAZN, the better. Such inconsistent coverage, but hey, it's free
June 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Quality of football in #ClubWorldCup so far has been very good with a couple of exceptions
As the tournament goes along, the entertainment on the pitch may end up masking a lot of FIFA's mistakes off it
Meanwhile, the less said about DAZN, the better. Such inconsistent coverage, but hey, it's free
As the tournament goes along, the entertainment on the pitch may end up masking a lot of FIFA's mistakes off it
Meanwhile, the less said about DAZN, the better. Such inconsistent coverage, but hey, it's free