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
The Champions League final is Europe’s last stand before chaos
As the season reaches its climax in the Champions League final, tactical …
5 months ago
De Zerbi just lit a fire under the Tottenham locker room
De Zerbi is taking a flamethrower to the Tottenham squad, and the …
5 months ago
Sunderland is the chaos agent the Europa League didn't ask for
Sunderland's rise to the Europa League is a chaotic, beautiful reminder that …
5 months ago
Lawrence Shankland to Rangers: The smart move Ibrox finally made
Rangers are on the verge of completing a long-awaited deal for Hearts …
5 months ago
De Zerbi is burning bridges and Palhinha is suddenly a goal machine
The crowd at the pub is split right down the middle after …
5 months ago
The math is brutal: Why this final day is a survival knife-fight
Arsenal have their title, but the real intrigue is at the bottom …
5 months ago
Tottenham face a relegation decider while their captain watches Belgrano
Cristian Romero has abandoned Tottenham Hotspur on the eve of their biggest …
5 months ago
Lawrence Shankland's medical holds the key to Rangers' summer transfer gamble
Lawrence Shankland faces a high-stakes physical screening at Ibrox as Rangers gamble …
5 months ago
PSG and Arsenal battle for Europe while Madrid brace for Mourinho's arrival
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in Budapest for the Champions League …
5 months agoFootball Focus is dead because football media grew up
The cancellation of the BBC's legendary 52-year-old Saturday preview show is not …
5 months agoWhy Arsenal are built to break PSG in the Champions League Final
Budapest prepares for a tactical war as Premier League champions Arsenal look …
5 months ago
Why Pep Guardiola's Man City exit feels like a chaotic season finale
As Pep Guardiola prepares for his final match against Aston Villa, the …
5 months ago
Thomas Tuchel just blew up England's World Cup squad and the internet is losing its mind
Thomas Tuchel's shocking decision to drop Phil Foden from the England World …
5 months ago
Spurs face relegation panic while Harry Kane swims in silverware
Tottenham Hotspur face a final day relegation decider against Everton while former …
5 months ago
Top 10: Pep Guardiola Moments That Redefined Football
As Pep Guardiola prepares to step down at the end of the …
5 months ago
Pep Guardiola is stepping down at Man City because of sheer exhaustion
Pep Guardiola's historic ten-year reign at Manchester City is officially over, with …
5 months ago
Reece James faces final-day fitness test as England World Cup gamble looms
Chelsea right-back Reece James faces a late fitness test ahead of Sunday's …
5 months agoThis Week in Football: Arsenal Win, Girona Fall (May 18–May 24, 2026)
Arsenal win their first title in 22 years, Girona suffer a shocking …
5 months ago
Arsenal just won the league and their rivals should be absolutely terrified
Mikel Arteta and the Kroenkes have turned Arsenal from a laughing stock …
5 months ago
Real Madrid's Michael Olise rumors are already dead on arrival
Jose Mourinho's rumored scouting mission in Berlin for Michael Olise has met …
5 months ago