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
Messi faces off-pitch distraction as Inter Miami eyes new heights
Lionel Messi is being sued over fraud allegations, but the real test …
6 months, 1 week ago
Transfer Tussles: Arsenal Builds, Liverpool Holds Firm
Arsenal is adopting an aggressive transfer strategy, pursuing both a Norwegian wonderkid …
6 months, 1 week ago
Michael Olise is proving Bayern were right to ignore the injury risks
Michael Olise is averaging 0.88 goal involvements per 90 minutes at Bayern, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Retired stars are finally taking the financial abuse fight to Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer has ordered the Treasury to meet with retired footballers …
6 months, 1 week ago
Ekitike's Nightmare: Liverpool Stunned by Striker's Season-Ending Injury
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a suspected Achilles injury during Tuesday's Champions …
6 months, 1 week ago
Martin Odegaard confirms injury blow ahead of Arsenal's defining week
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has confirmed he will miss tomorrow's European quarter-final …
6 months, 1 week ago
Newcastle are about to sell Anthony Gordon to Bayern Munich
Anthony Gordon is at a career crossroads as Newcastle face a PSR …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arne Slot's Liverpool: A Summer Defined by Sales, Not Splurge
Arne Slot's stated need to 'sell before buying' signals a challenging summer …
6 months, 1 week ago
Man United's Michael Olise Obsession Enters a Critical Phase
Manchester United's long-standing interest in Michael Olise is reaching a critical point, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Bayern's English Shopping Spree: Who Kompany Will Actually Sign
Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, have turned their sights on the Premier …
6 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's Season Is On The Line In Bergamo
After a stunning 2-0 defeat at Anfield, Liverpool face a monumental task …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Painful Title Race Reality Checks of the Arteta Era
From the infamous Anfield collapse to their latest 2026 stumble, we rank …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Top Moments Shaping the 2026 Football Season
Ipswich Town's promotion bid hits a wall at Portsmouth, plus a breakdown …
6 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal fans are losing their minds over the title race
Arsenal fans are spiraling as Mikel Arteta questions the squad's title mentality …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Carrick is walking a tightrope at Old Trafford
Michael Carrick’s position is looking increasingly precarious as United’s Champions League ambitions …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Championship automatic promotion race is absolutely collapsing into chaos
The Championship promotion race has tightened significantly after Ipswich's defeat at Portsmouth, …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
England’s win over Spain hides a lingering tactical headache
England beat Spain at Wembley, but defensive dependency and a lack of …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United eye Bournemouth overhaul as summer plans shift
Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth stars while simultaneously weighing a managerial change, …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Javier Mascherano leaves Inter Miami in shocking post-title departure
Javier Mascherano has resigned as Inter Miami manager after a disastrous start …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2026 football …
6 months, 2 weeks ago