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
Justice for Maddy Cusack is moving like a backup keeper in concrete boots
The inquest into Maddy Cusack's death has been pushed to December—another delay …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle's youth gamble reflects a shift in recruitment strategy
Newcastle’s £23m investment in Sean Steur marks a tactical pivot toward high-risk …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ipswich Town commit £26.6m to striker chase as Premier League survival hunt begins
Ipswich Town splash £26.6m on a new forward as the club looks …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Sheffield United Women face an impossible task in Leicester friendly
A tactical pre-match preview of Sheffield United Women vs. Leicester City Women, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Justice for Maddy Cusack is moving at a snail's pace
Months after the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack, legal proceedings …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel must solve the Erling Haaland problem to reach the World Cup final
Thomas Tuchel faces his greatest tactical test as England squares off against …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Justice for Maddy Cusack is moving at a snail's pace
The inquest into Maddy Cusack's death has been pushed to December, leaving …
3 months, 2 weeks agoArsenal finally realized they have a Bruno Guimaraes sized hole
Arsenal is finally playing hardball for Bruno Guimaraes, and it's a massive, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The transfer market logic behind Manchester United’s midfield scramble
United conceded 1.8 goals per match without a pure pivot last season; …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
France versus Morocco is the World Cup identity crisis we needed
The France-Morocco quarter-final is a messy, high-stakes intersection of migration, talent scouting, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From Dan Burn's tactical masterclass against Haaland to the systemic failure of …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Jota Silva is leaving Oliver Glasner's Nottingham Forest for Olympiacos
Nottingham Forest midfielder Jota Silva has joined Olympiacos on loan with an …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jota Silva's loan move to Olympiacos raises questions for Nottingham Forest
Jota Silva has secured a loan move to Olympiacos, ending his immediate …
3 months, 2 weeks agoThomas Tuchel can stop Erling Haaland if he stops overthinking
Thomas Tuchel doesn't need a tactical revolution to stop Erling Haaland; he …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
The 2026 season pushed the sport to its breaking point. From Norway's …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Marseille finally offloads Mason Greenwood and Manchester United gets a payday
Mason Greenwood is finally out of Marseille, handing Manchester United an unexpected …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ruben Amorim brings a rigid new order to Milanello
Ruben Amorim has arrived at Milanello with a strict new rule set …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's aggressive pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes demands a structural rethink
Arsenal's move for Bruno Guimaraes is more than a transfer; it's a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Joao Neves is the missing piece for Liverpool's midfield
An analytical deep dive into the status of Liverpool's pursuit of Joao …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ipswich are gambling big and the internet has no idea how to react
Ipswich Town just dropped 26.6m on a striker, and the internet is …
3 months, 2 weeks ago