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
Arsenal accelerate recruitment strategy ahead of summer window
Arsenal are plotting their first major summer move, with Morgan Rogers linked …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester City are pushing their luck with the Elliot Anderson pursuit
Manchester City pushes for Elliot Anderson with a £121m bid, while Liverpool …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup 2026 chaos begins before the first whistle
Logistical failures and political snubs are casting a long shadow over the …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Mo Touré injury scare leaves Australia thin for World Cup opener
Socceroos forward Mo Touré missed training on Wednesday, threatening his availability for …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Gianni Infantino just handed over the keys to the World Cup
Gianni Infantino has officially lost control of the 2026 World Cup, turning …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid are playing career mode with the transfer market again
Real Madrid is throwing money at everything that moves, Mourinho is returning …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England’s final World Cup prep against Costa Rica is a nervous wreck
England's final World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica is less of a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England injury concerns mount as World Cup kickoff looms
England's World Cup preparation faces a physical crisis as poor weather at …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Football legends face their toughest battles off the pitch
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 looms, the football world grapples with …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup injury crisis: Final friendly risks cloud start of 2026 tournament
Final World Cup friendlies risk key injuries as Portugal and England wrap …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Kieran McKenna and the Ipswich tactical paradox
Ipswich secured 96 points with a high-risk system, but their defensive exposure …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Man Utd transfer window: The reality behind the window overhaul
Manchester United are aggressively clearing out the squad while targeting value-based signings. …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Rafael Leão is packing his bags and Milan should let him go
Rafael Leão’s recent comments about his time at the San Siro signify …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
FIFA's reputation hangs by a thread as the World Cup kicks off
As the 2026 World Cup begins, FIFA's mismanagement—highlighted by the exclusion of …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Aviva Stadium’s bid for the 2029 Women’s Champions League final
The FAI makes a play for the 2029 Women's Champions League final …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea's clearing house signals a radical shift under Alonso
Four departures confirm a shift at Chelsea, but Xabi Alonso faces a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bournemouth eyes another Mandas loan as keeper battle intensifies
Bournemouth remains focused on squad stability as they eye a return for …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The World Cup kickoff is here and the ghost of 2010 is still haunting us
The World Cup returns tomorrow, and it’s time to stop romanticizing 2010 …
4 months, 2 weeks agoSunderland is playing a dangerous game with this rebuild
Sunderland is clearing house and chasing a big-name signing, but the math …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal and England are drifting toward a fitness crisis
Bukayo Saka's workload is pushing him toward a physical collapse, and it …
4 months, 2 weeks ago