Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Mauricio Pochettino is flirting with Milan while the US ship is barely afloat
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly in talks with AC Milan while the USMNT …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Carlisle United turn to Rob Elliot to salvage their tactical identity
Carlisle United’s pivot to Rob Elliot ignores a glaring defensive vulnerability that …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Mauricio Pochettino's post-World Cup pivot to AC Milan
Mauricio Pochettino is actively holding talks with AC Milan for a post-World …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining World Cup Moments of the Modern Era
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in World Cup …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Michael Carrick wants to fix the midfield mess at Manchester United
Michael Carrick is hunting for a midfield anchor at Manchester United, but …
4 months, 4 weeks agoEngland are bottling the 2026 World Cup before it even starts
England's World Cup run is already hitting a massive wall of tactical …
4 months, 4 weeks agoArgentina's 2026 title defense is a looming disaster
Argentina's title defense in 2026 is built on fading nostalgia and an …
4 months, 4 weeks agoThe USMNT isn't ready for the absolute circus of the 2026 World Cup
The USMNT is stepping into a pressure cooker, and fourteen days out, …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Is Sergej Barbarez actually cooking with Bosnia for the World Cup?
Is the Barbarez experiment fueling a Cinderella run or an inevitable disaster? …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Crystal Palace just nuked the Carabao Cup schedule
Crystal Palace hitting Europe is great for their fans but a massive …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Crystal Palace are 90 minutes away from rewriting the league pecking order
Crystal Palace are one win away from Europa League qualification. Here is …
5 months ago
Arsenal face defensive uncertainty as Timber recovery hits final hurdle
Arsenal's Champions League final against PSG looms, but Jurrien Timber's health remains …
5 months ago
Liverpool focus turns to Anthony Gordon after winger signs four-year deal
Liverpool move for Anthony Gordon after completing a winger signing on a …
5 months ago
The Pep Guardiola era finishes and the internet is losing its mind
The Pep Guardiola era at Manchester City is officially over, and the …
5 months ago
Barcelona strike gold with Anthony Gordon move
Barcelona have reached an agreement for Newcastle's Anthony Gordon in a deal …
5 months ago
Andoni Iraola is stalling on Milan as Premier League interest intensifies
Andoni Iraola is stalling on a move to AC Milan, citing family …
5 months ago
Barcelona throwing 70 million at Anthony Gordon is pure chaos
Newcastle offloads a winger for a massive profit, but does Barcelona know …
5 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From Manchester City's transfer power moves to the recurring injury crises in …
5 months agoKasper Schmeichel proves that even the best go out on their own terms
Kasper Schmeichel is hanging up his gloves, and football is losing one …
5 months ago
Chelsea transfer fire sale leaves Palmer and Jorgensen in limbo
Chelsea is bracing for a summer fire sale as Xabi Alonso looks …
5 months ago