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
Trent Alexander-Arnold's fitness fight could define Real Madrid's season
After an injury-ravaged debut season at Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold enters 2026-27 …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Barcelona are gambling everything on Rodri while Tottenham push for Savinho
Barcelona increase their bid for Rodri to £51.4m while loaning Ronald Araujo …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal and Liverpool collide in the race for Bradley Barcola
Arsenal and Liverpool are locked in a high-stakes standoff for Bradley Barcola, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Middlesbrough and Wrexham kick off a Carabao Cup Friday night sprint
A deep dive into the tactical challenges awaiting Middlesbrough as they host …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Inter Miami face Monterrey under a dark shadow following Jorge Messi's passing
Inter Miami face a stern test against Monterrey while dealing with the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Carabao Cup injury update: Impact of early round physical tolls
The first round of the Carabao Cup has left multiple clubs navigating …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham are playing with fire in the Carabao Cup
West Ham's reliance on Jarrod Bowen in the Carabao Cup opener against …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Stevenage break decade-long Carabao Cup duck in Wycombe thriller
Stevenage broke their decade-long Carabao Cup curse with a 2-1 victory over …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the Carabao Cup first round is the best mess in English football
Sky Sports is broadcasting every single Carabao Cup first-round match, which means …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea's chaotic summer continues with surprise Pep Chavarria move
Chelsea is chasing Pep Chavarria despite holding a 46-man squad. We break …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Transfer market volatility is distorting squad valuations
Data confirms that late-window transfers suffer a 14% lower win rate, proving …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Expect more EFL Cup madness this season as squads get thinner
The EFL Cup returns with a focus on defensive volatility and the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ronald Araujo to Liverpool is the high-stakes gamble Arne Slot needed
Liverpool are bringing in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a surprise loan …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal and Man Utd Lock Horns for Barcola as Liverpool Eye Araujo
Arsenal and Manchester United are linked in a £73m battle for Bradley …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Celtic's late transfer push targets Champions League depth before window closes
Brendan Rodgers is pressing ahead with Celtic's summer recruitment, prioritizing attacking reinforcements …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Transfer windows force families into a high-stakes life of uncertainty
Behind the headlines of every transfer rumor lies a complex logistical challenge …
2 months, 2 weeks agoSpain's 2026 World Cup squad is not the second coming of 2010
Spain has the flashiest attack in the world, but their defensive holes …
2 months, 2 weeks agoFIFA is diluting the World Cup for a cash grab
The expansion to 48 teams turns the World Cup from a high-stakes, …
2 months, 2 weeks agoBootroom Tested: Are the adidas Tiro Match Guards & Starlancer V Worth Your Pitch Time?
We break down two low-cost football staples from adidas—the Tiro Match shin …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Gianni Infantino tried to sell the World Cup and Norway is officially fed up
Norway just told FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to pack his bags after …
2 months, 2 weeks ago