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
Why Youri Tielemans is the missing link for Manchester United
Manchester United needs a tactical orchestrator to fix their stale final-third play. …
3 months, 1 week ago
Jude Bellingham’s shoulder concerns mount ahead of Argentina semifinal
Jude Bellingham is under a fitness cloud after footage captured him clutching …
3 months, 1 week agoAston Villa is getting picked apart like a thanksgiving turkey
Aston Villa is being gutted by PSG's obsession and it's a disaster …
3 months, 1 week ago
Which Premier League squads face a burnout crisis this autumn?
Analyzing the physical toll of international duty on Premier League squads and …
3 months, 1 week ago
Andrey Santos moves to Old Trafford in a 50 million pound gamble
Manchester United has acquired Andrey Santos from Chelsea for 50 million pounds. …
3 months, 1 week ago
Slaven Bilic is back in the Croatia hot seat and it's absolute chaos
Slaven Bilic is back at the helm of the Croatian national team, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Andoni Iraola is already trolling Liverpool fans
Andoni Iraola just walked into Liverpool and told management the roster isn't …
3 months, 1 week ago
England vs Argentina: A Tactical Reckoning
England faces an uphill tactical battle against Argentina, relying on Jude Bellingham …
3 months, 1 week ago
England’s tactical path to the World Cup semi-final
England’s progression to the semi-final relies on a rigid 68% possession rate, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal eye Bruno Guimaraes as North London summer spending accelerates
Arsenal pursue Bruno Guimaraes as the club looks to dominate the midfield. …
3 months, 1 week agoDaniel Levy is playing chicken with Forest and it is glorious
Tottenham's refusal to budge on a transfer fee proves that sometimes in …
3 months, 1 week ago
Jude Bellingham's world-beating form puts Europe's elite on high alert
Jude Bellingham is the hottest property in football following his World Cup …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Year
From the Carrick resurgence at Old Trafford to the medical strain of …
3 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal eye Bruno Guimaraes as Manchester United scramble for reinforcements
Arsenal move for Bruno Guimaraes gathers pace. Deep dive into the tactical …
3 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: July 13
From the humble beginnings in 1930 to the complex legal battles of …
3 months, 1 week agoOn This Day in Football: July 13
From the humble beginnings of the 1930 World Cup to the bitter …
3 months, 1 week ago
Southampton’s internal promotion proves they have learned nothing from the chaos
Southampton’s decision to hire the 'spy-gate' intern to their academy is a …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why England's defense is not ready for Messi and Argentina's tactical trap
England face Argentina in a highly anticipated World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Ruben Amorim hits the ground running as Milan cuts the dead weight
Ruben Amorim is cleaning house at Milan, starting with the exclusion of …
3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel has England staring at a familiar wall
Thomas Tuchel's transition to a 3-4-2-1 at England is promising on paper …
3 months, 1 week ago