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
Middlesbrough are trying to litigate their way into the Premier League
Middlesbrough's legal team is trying to sue their way into the Premier …
5 months, 1 week ago
The WSL is losing its three biggest goalscorers and nobody is ready
Kerr, Mead, and Shaw accounted for a ridiculous share of their clubs' …
5 months, 1 week ago
Milan administrative shakeup: Why the front office is in flux
Milan's front office is in turmoil as reporting suggests Igli Tare is …
5 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United are betting their future on Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick is nearing a permanent appointment at Manchester United as the …
5 months, 1 week ago
LaLiga's descent into absolute chaos is better than your league
With nine teams separated by a hair's breadth in LaLiga, the race …
5 months, 1 week ago
AC Milan managerial uncertainty threatens summer recruitment plans
Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare are reportedly nearing the exit at San …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Mateus Fernandes is the exact midfielder Arsenal need right now
Arsenal's reported interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is more than just …
5 months, 1 week ago
Arne Slot's Liverpool collapse is mirroring a classic FSG mistake
Arne Slot insists he isn't leaving Liverpool, but the underlying metrics and …
5 months, 1 week ago
Celtic are about to win the league despite the Wilfried Nancy chaos
Celtic are set to clinch the SPFL title against Hearts this weekend, …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Khadija Shaw already won the WSL Player of the Season debate
Manchester City's star striker headlines the eight-player shortlist, but her overwhelming dominance …
5 months, 1 week ago
Man United's midfield rebuild starts with Ederson as Carrick gets the green light
Manchester United are racing to secure Atalanta's Ederson as Michael Carrick nears …
5 months, 1 week ago
FA Cup Final: City's Dominance Divides the Football Faithful
The football world is abuzz (and bickering) ahead of the FA Cup …
5 months, 1 week agoFrance’s World Cup squad has zero excuses to lose this tournament
France just announced a roster that looks like a cheat code, but …
5 months, 1 week ago
France's World Cup squad has a fatal tactical flaw built around its biggest stars
Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man squad led by Mbappe and Ballon …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Wildest Football Moments of the Modern Era
From touchline espionage to World Cup meltdowns, football is defined as much …
5 months, 1 week ago
Mateta's shock France call-up changes everything for their World Cup hopes
Jean-Philippe Mateta is heading to the World Cup. Didier Deschamps has finally …
5 months, 1 week ago
Walsall finally make their move with the Grant appointment
Walsall have moved quickly to appoint Grant as their new head coach …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in modern football, …
5 months, 1 week ago
Celtic need more than luck to survive their final league stretch
Celtic's reliance on peripheral play and shaky VAR decisions hides a deeper …
5 months, 1 week agoAC Milan's 'Ritiro' Obsession Is a Joke That Stopped Being Funny
AC Milan keeps turning to the 'ritiro' as a solution for poor …
5 months, 2 weeks ago