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
Hull City paying $33 million for a teen is the most Premier League thing ever
Hull City dropping $33 million on a teenager is a textbook case …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea’s transfer strategy is pure chaos and it won’t end well
Chelsea's record-breaking spending spree hides a massive tactical failure. I'm backing them …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool must solve the set-piece riddle before the season slips away
Dominik Szoboszlai has flagged Liverpool's recurring defensive errors on set-pieces. We look …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Dominating possession means nothing if Liverpool keep conceding from set-pieces
Liverpool controlled 62% possession in the US, but 66.7% of goals conceded …
2 months, 3 weeks agoLeeds putting £28m on the table for long-term target is proper high-stakes gambling
Leeds United are finally dropping £28m on a long-chased target. Here is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Florian Wirtz is already making his mark in the Liverpool midfield
Florian Wirtz has hit the ground running for Liverpool in Chicago, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's pursuit of Barcola is a gamble on tactical fluidity
Liverpool's potential swoop for Bradley Barcola is a high-stakes bet on tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Casemiro's Inter Miami home debut was an absolute car crash
Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro made his long-awaited home debut for Inter …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Fulham’s Real Madrid gamble is a masterclass in high-stakes roster building
Fulham’s push to sign two Real Madrid players is a calculated risk …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool and Leeds close their US tour with a defensive headache
Liverpool and Leeds conclude their exhaustive US tour at Soldier Field. Here …
2 months, 3 weeks agoScottish football delivered pure mayhem while nobody was looking on Saturday
Saturday's Premiership slate on Sportscene reminded us why Scottish football remains the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Staveley moves in at West Ham but the board is playing it cool
Amanda Staveley's consortium has secured a 25.1% stake in West Ham, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Staveley moves in at West Ham but the board is playing it cool
Amanda Staveley’s consortium has secured a 25.1% stake in West Ham, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Sunderland vs Wrexham in the US is more than a pre-season spectacle
Sunderland and Wrexham square off across the Atlantic in a pre-season fixture …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are bullying Girona and the hype train is officially off the rails
Arsenal thrashed Girona 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, and the internet is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 AC Milan Personalities and Prospects: Summer 2026 Edition
A deep dive into the Milan hierarchy as the club navigates a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Wrexham set sights on Ben Whiteman as EFL push intensifies
Wrexham are aggressively pursuing Preston captain Ben Whiteman as they look to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool push for Bradley Barcola as PSG door opens
Liverpool are stepping up their chase for PSG winger Bradley Barcola after …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gianni Infantino is finally running out of runway
Gianni Infantino's grip on FIFA is slipping. With insiders labeling him a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso hands Mykhailo Mudryk fresh Chelsea reset as FA clears winger
Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return for Chelsea after FA disciplinary …
2 months, 3 weeks ago