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
Arsenal face defensive scramble as Jurrien Timber exits training camp
Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's Spain training camp with a new injury …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
England must boycott the Women's World Cup before FIFA sells off our game
Gianni Infantino is looking to sell off pieces of the Women's World …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Rangers make Lawrence Shankland captain in a high-stakes move for Ibrox
Rangers have handed Lawrence Shankland the captain's armband while shipping out Oliver …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Newcastle just bought their way to the top of the WSL 2 food chain
Newcastle United's signing of Martha Thomas from Spurs isn't just a transfer; …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Disruptive Moments in Modern Football History
From logistical nightmares in New York to the most improbable comebacks in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gianni Infantino's biennial World Cup dream gets an unwelcome second wind
Just when European football thought the two-year World Cup concept was dead …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's reliance on Declan Rice is a ticking bomb
Declan Rice's heavy workload is a structural risk Arsenal cannot afford to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Aston Villa face a tricky tactical test against Real Sociedad
Aston Villa returns to home soil to face Real Sociedad, with tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
John Stones is on the verge of a deadline-busting move to Inter Milan
John Stones is on the verge of a deadline-busting move to Inter …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
AC Milan fans are completely divided over signing 18-year-old Sankoun Diawara
AC Milan have officially announced the signing of 18-year-old Sankoun Diawara until …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Sankoun Diawara completes AC Milan move as tactical rebuild takes shape
AC Milan have officially announced the signing of Sankoun Diawara on a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester City cannot replace Rodri's gravity
Manchester City win 74% of games with Rodri, falling to 58% without …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From FIFA's aggressive lobbying tactics to the injury woes affecting Tottenham, here …
2 months, 3 weeks agoArsenal chasing Vinicius Jr is the height of summer delusion
The rumors linking Vinicius Jr to the Emirates are just summer fever …
2 months, 3 weeks agoMan United chasing Barcelona's £30m bargain is classic Old Trafford desperation
Man United are reportedly in talks for a £30m Barcelona star, but …
2 months, 3 weeks agoLeveling Up Your Matchday: From Tactical Books to Streaming Setup
We look at the tactical reads and streaming tech you need to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
FIFA is burning its own house down for quick cash
FIFA's pivot toward minority stake sales is more than a bad idea; …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
PL players facing heat after chaotic England-Argentina World Cup semi
The fallout from the 2026 World Cup semi-final is shifting from the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Kick It Out is right: Punishments are failing the game we love
Incidents of discrimination in football have hit a record high, and the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Salah transfer limbo is a masterclass in chaotic management
The Salah transfer saga is a masterclass in incompetence, and the fans …
2 months, 3 weeks ago