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
Real Madrid just signed up for three years of pure chaos
Real Madrid just signed Jose Mourinho, a move that is less of …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Mexico's World Cup opener proves they came to play
Julian Quinones delivered the opener for Mexico, but defensive lapses against South …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup kickoff hits Mexico City with a side of pop star surrealism
The World Cup has officially arrived in Mexico City, and the spectacle …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Could Federico Valverde be the unlikely centerpiece of Manchester United's summer?
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid, and the transfer ripples are …
4 months, 2 weeks agoMexico and South Africa kick off 2026 World Cup in Mexico City
The 2026 World Cup kicks off at the Estadio Azteca today as …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup kickoff is here and everyone is already fighting about spoilers
World Cup kickoff is here, and the internet is split between spoiler-phobes …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Celtic's backroom gamble is already hitting a wall
Celtic's nostalgia-fueled plan to bring back Martin O'Neill is stalling due to …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle chasing Victor Munoz has the fanbase hitting the panic button
Newcastle United's pursuit of Victor Munoz has split the fanbase in half. …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Milan Management Files
A deep dive into the 10 most influential figures and entities shaping …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Man City's £120m Anderson bid is the latest transfer circus
Manchester City's £120m bid for Elliot Anderson has the forums buzzing. Is …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Mikel Arteta is gutting his golden generation to force a title defense
Mikel Arteta is aggressively reshaping the Arsenal squad, prioritizing cold tactical efficiency …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Martin O'Neill eyes first Celtic marquee move for Elias Filet
Martin O'Neill eyes first Celtic marquee move for Elias Filet as his …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The World Cup just kicked off and everyone is losing their minds
The World Cup has kicked off and fans are spiraling over local …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup injury report: Why player availability is already a mess
The 2026 World Cup kickoff is marred by a spike in fatigue-related …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Canada is walking into a World Cup buzzsaw fueled by Marsch’s intensity
Jesse Marsch is officially at the helm for Canada’s historic World Cup …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Kieran McKenna shocks football by walking away from Ipswich
Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town boss, citing a need …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United are spinning their wheels on the left-back dilemma
Manchester United are pivoting to a physical-first scouting strategy for left-back options …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Man City's pursuit of Charles and Mead signals a dangerous shift
Manchester City are aggressively pursuing Beth Mead and Niamh Charles, a move …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's summer overhaul under Andoni Iraola faces major crossroads
Andoni Iraola's tenure begins with a chaotic transfer window. From the potential …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wolves fall into chaos before a ball is even kicked
Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves hours after his own recruitment …
4 months, 2 weeks ago