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
Arsenal and Manchester United set for high-stakes summer midfield tug-of-war
Arsenal have entered the fray for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, challenging Manchester United …
5 months ago
World Cup 2026: Tuchel's squad controversy and global pre-tournament chaos
Thomas Tuchel's England squad faces intense scrutiny, while diplomatic tensions, legal scandals, …
5 months ago
Oliver Glasner has Crystal Palace on the cusp of European glory
Crystal Palace are in Leipzig for the Conference League final. Oliver Glasner …
5 months ago
Why Manchester United should ignore the Lewandowski noise
Robert Lewandowski is linked to Manchester United, but the numbers and strategic …
5 months ago
Real Madrid are plotting a major squad overhaul under Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is plotting a total squad reset at Real Madrid, with …
5 months ago
Liverpool's chaotic exodus exposes a lack of defensive vision
Liverpool’s defensive transition is looking more like a fire sale than a …
5 months ago
Why the FA's 3v3 push is a reality check for England's youth development
The FA is mandating 3v3 for under-sevens, but technical brilliance requires more …
5 months ago
Aston Villa's new kit is giving everyone a crisis of identity
Aston Villa's new retro kit has the forums in a total lather. …
5 months ago
Morgan Gibbs-White's England snub has the fan forums burning
Is Morgan Gibbs-White being blacklisted by England? The fans are fighting, the …
5 months ago
Why Chelsea’s squad bloat is Xabi Alonso’s first major tactical mistake
Xabi Alonso has inherited a bloated Chelsea squad with no European calendar …
5 months ago
Arsenal's trophy glow hides lingering medical concerns for title-winning squad
Arsenal's title-winning stars face a critical recovery window before the summer fixtures …
5 months ago
Angel di Maria looks back on a turbulent Manchester United spell
Angel di Maria breaks his silence on his time at Manchester United, …
5 months ago
Nepotism or experience? Nicky Clark's gamble at Queen of the South
Nicky Clark's appointment of his father as assistant manager at Queen of …
5 months ago
Liverpool fans are losing their minds over the summer fire sale
The Liverpool transfer rumor mill is running hot, and the Anfield faithful …
5 months ago
Tottenham's survival squad reshuffle begins under Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham's survival is confirmed, but the squad overhaul hits high gear as …
5 months ago
Khadija Shaw’s Manchester City extension shifts the WSL power balance
Khadija Shaw's decision to remain at Manchester City on a record-breaking deal …
5 months ago
Michael Carrick has a massive Bruno Fernandes dilemma this summer
Bruno Fernandes' record-breaking season hasn't silenced his critics or resolved the tension …
5 months ago
Jarrod Bowen isn't the Liverpool savior you think he is
West Ham are down, Pep is out, and the transfer rumors are …
5 months ago
The math behind the World Cup chaos as Messi faces a race against time
Messi's 73rd-minute exit highlights a looming crisis for Argentina just 17 days …
5 months ago
West Ham's descent: A look at the tactical failure leading to relegation
West Ham's relegation is a result of tactical stagnation and an aging …
5 months ago