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
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Football History
A definitive ranking of the moments that shaped football history, from Istanbul …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Football History
From Aguero's miracle to the 7-1 collapse in Brazil, we rank the …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Marcus Rashford to Bayern Munich: A desperate gamble or tactical necessity?
A deep dive into the growing rumors linking Marcus Rashford to Bayern …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the 2026 World Cup breakout list is already giving me anxiety
Analyzing the hype surrounding the 2026 World Cup breakout prospects and questioning …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United’s pursuit of Mateus Fernandes signals a shift in midfield strategy
Manchester United are eyeing a move for Sporting Lisbon's Mateus Fernandes, a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Wolves are chasing the ghosts of 2019 and honestly it is a mood
Wolves are getting the band back together by signing Kieran Trippier and …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal choosing chaos right before the season is peak banter
Arsenal is losing its head of sports medicine, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, right …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England's captaincy drama and the Kane status update before kickoff
The England captaincy drama is reaching a fever pitch, but does any …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal suffer massive blow as Jurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup
Jurrien Timber is officially out of the 2026 World Cup after a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Jurrien Timber out of World Cup as Netherlands scramble for cover
Jurrien Timber is out of the 2026 World Cup with a groin …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the 2025-26 Season
The 2025-26 season saw a blend of tactical brilliance and chaotic administrative …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Denmark faces a grim reality as the World Cup countdown begins
Denmark enters the World Cup under a dark cloud after Christian Eriksen's …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Steve Clarke's tactical gamesmanship is already backfiring
A deep dive into why Steve Clarke's pre-tournament preparation is raising eyebrows, …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United are betting big on a Midfield Restructuring
Manchester United are aggressively targeting Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, but the …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England selection headache is officially here
Thomas Tuchel is threatening to drop Jude Bellingham for England's World Cup …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Christian Eriksen and the reality of elite sport with an ICD
A deep dive into the medical reality of playing professional football with …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes hits a snag
Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes has hit a critical roadblock ahead …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Sarina Wiegman is gambling on pain to fix England before the World Cup
Sarina Wiegman’s claim that England needed a humbling loss to Spain is …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Harry Kane enters the World Cup as the undisputed Ballon d'Or frontrunner
Harry Kane enters the World Cup as the Ballon d'Or favorite after …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Iconic World Cup Moments That Defined the Modern Era
From the extravagance of England's Kansas base to the tactical gamble Thomas …
4 months, 2 weeks ago