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
England’s World Cup heartbreak hits different in 2026
It is exactly what we feared: heartbreak in Atlanta. A deep dive …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Trossard
Leandro Trossard has finalized his exit from Arsenal for a fee of …
3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham represent an unwanted friction
England's World Cup run is being overshadowed by tactical friction between Thomas …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the 2026 World Cup
The Djed Spence mask phenomenon and the high-stakes bidding war for Oumar …
3 months, 1 week agoEngland and Argentina are stuck in a tactical deadlock
England's recent stalemate against Argentina in Atlanta reveals a team paralyzed by …
3 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool eye Djed Spence as Tottenham open door for summer exit
Liverpool are targeting Tottenham's Djed Spence as the full-back is deemed surplus …
3 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal offloading Trossard is a head-scratcher
Leandro Trossard's move to Besiktas leaves a gaping hole in Arsenal's attack. …
3 months, 1 week ago
The World Cup hangover is hitting hard and the internet is losing it
Host cities, bloated formats, and enough fan debate to fill a stadium: …
3 months, 1 week ago
Serie A officiating chaos ends as fraud charges are dropped
Italian prosecutors have dropped the sports fraud case against referee boss Gianluca …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why everyone is losing their minds over the London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses are currently spending like they are on a mission …
3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Meunier to Sunderland is the strangest signing of the summer
Sunderland signed Thomas Meunier, and the internet is losing its collective mind …
3 months, 1 week ago
Tuchel's rigid block will choke Argentina and put England in the final
England face defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Can Thomas …
3 months, 1 week ago
West Ham are playing a dangerous game with Crysencio Summerville
West Ham are stalling on a deal for Crysencio Summerville, and the …
3 months, 1 week agoLiverpool chasing Bouaddi is the definition of transfer window panic
Liverpool is scrambling for Plan C and Bouaddi has become the target, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Jude Bellingham is the only answer to Argentina tonight
Jude Bellingham is the key to stopping Messi. Here is why England …
3 months, 1 week ago
England vs Argentina: The tactical reality of stopping Lionel Messi
Analyzing Tuchel's tactical setup, England's mental history against Argentina, and the specific …
3 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham is allergic to logic in this transfer window
Spurs are burning bridges and chasing shadows, leaving fans questioning if the …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola is hitting a snag
Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola is at risk as shifting defensive priorities …
3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Meunier at Sunderland is a fever dream that might actually work
Thomas Meunier is joining Sunderland, and it’s the kind of high-stakes gamble …
3 months, 1 week ago
Lewis Dobbin facing recovery delay after Southampton medical complications
Lewis Dobbin's move to Southampton has stalled following medical concerns, casting doubt …
3 months, 1 week ago