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
Tottenham faces a difficult choice in Juventus transfer standoff
Tottenham is weighing a high-stakes swap offer from Juventus involving Vicario and …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Vinicius Junior injury concern looms just days before World Cup kickoff
With the World Cup starting in less than a week, Vinicius Junior's …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the 2026 World Cup will settle the GOAT debate for good
With the 2026 World Cup days away, the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry reaches its …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The Tuchel era begins: England's high-stakes gamble
Thomas Tuchel has taken the reins of England, and his uncompromising approach …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
New Zealand is bringing a butter knife to a tank fight
New Zealand enters the 2026 World Cup as the lowest-ranked team, pinning …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's fan base is drawing a hard line on managerial appointments
Celtic's board is facing a revolt as fan groups move to block …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Austria is the World Cup spoiler nobody is talking about
Austria is entering the 2026 World Cup with a suffocating pressing system …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Football Season
From Manchester City's legal gridlock to Algeria's emergence as a dark horse, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid elections devolve into chaos over Haaland claims
Real Madrid's presidential election has veered into absurdity after a candidate used …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool fans are losing their minds over Iraola's short contract
Andoni Iraola's two-year contract has sent Liverpool fans into a spiral of …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola faces a brutal reality check at Anfield
Andoni Iraola takes the helm at Liverpool with a daunting mandate: fix …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer strategy is looking like a high-stakes gamble
Arsenal's post-Champions League reset is underway. With eight departures and rumors of …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Omar Berrada has a massive math problem at Manchester United
Manchester United's wage bill is an outlier, and Omar Berrada must cut …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappé eyes World Cup glory before pivotal summer transition
Kylian Mbappé enters the 2026 World Cup as the centerpiece of France's …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hearts are splashing cash and the Tynecastle message boards are on fire
Hearts are betting big on Malachi Fagan-Walcott, and the fan reaction is …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea lead race for Dusan Vlahovic as Xabi Alonso hunts first signing
Chelsea are pushing for Dusan Vlahovic as Tottenham hunt alternatives and Manchester …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Argentina's 10,500-mile odyssey is the ultimate qualification test
Three fans cycled 10,500 miles to Kansas City, a journey spanning 40 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the Calvin Miller move to Hearts is a massive gamble
Calvin Miller's move to Hearts is a bold step that highlights the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's set-piece obsession will define England's World Cup
Thomas Tuchel is banking on dead-ball dominance to carry England, but his …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool enters dangerous territory after Arne Slot's abrupt exit
As Liverpool deals with the fallout of Arne Slot's exit, tactical inefficiencies …
4 months, 3 weeks ago