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 injury scare: Guehi and Rice in doubt for Norway quarter-final
England's preparations for the Norway quarter-final hindered by Marc Guehi's hamstring injury …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England's defensive depth faces a real test against Norway
With Marc Guehi and Declan Rice battling fitness issues, England enters their …
3 months, 2 weeks agoFrance has stopped playing football and started running a death squad
Think this France team is invincible? Think again. The talent is unmatched, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle's £51.5m midfield rebuild hits major World Cup injury setback
Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi is a major doubt for Sunday's World Cup …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Anthony Gordon is the tactical wildcard England needs for the final stretch
Anthony Gordon has evolved into a cornerstone for England's pursuit of glory, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Aston Villa's raid on the market is leaving mid-table rivals behind
Aston Villa's aggressive recruitment strategy is inflating market prices, leaving clubs like …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal’s internal battle at the World Cup: Odegaard vs Rice
Arsenal's engine room faces its toughest test as Martin Odegaard and Declan …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Morocco can finally break Deschamps' defensive block in Boston
Walid Regragui’s Atlas Lions look to avenge their 2022 semifinal defeat in …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Oxford United facing critical summer setback after EFL embargo
Oxford United face a critical summer as the EFL imposes a transfer …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How Declan Rice can shut down Martin Ødegaard and send England through
Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard put their Arsenal connection on hold as …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments of the 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 season was a masterclass in tactical drama and officiating controversy. …
3 months, 2 weeks agoNewcastle’s midfield scramble is already looking like a comedy of errors
Newcastle’s latest big-money transfer pursuit is already leaking air, and it's a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Christian Eriksen’s comeback is pure madness or pure heart
The internet is a volatile place right now as fans weigh in …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Bruno Guimarães remains the pivot point for Newcastle's future
Newcastle United faces a defining moment as Arsenal circle Bruno Guimarães. The …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England fans are losing their minds over Jarell Quansah's World Cup ban
FIFA handed Jarell Quansah a two-match ban for his red card against …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Quansah's two-match ban officially ends England's World Cup run
With Jarell Quansah hit by a two-match ban and a depleted right-back …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Old Trafford might actually be turning into a parking lot
Manchester United's stadium dilemmas are causing a civil war among fans. We …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal go all-in on a massive summer spending spree
Arsenal are moving to finalize a £228m triple deal, with Bruno Guimaraes …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United's midfield remains a statistical black hole
United's ball recovery rate plummeted from 51 percent to 42 percent, leaving …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England vs Norway in Miami: Hurricanes, humidity, and fan misery
England's clash with Norway in Miami is becoming a weather-driven disaster. We …
3 months, 2 weeks ago