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
FIFA is jeopardizing fan safety for a logistical headache
FIFA's last-minute ban on reusable water bottles at the 2026 World Cup …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
FIFA's hydration policy for the World Cup is a dehydration disaster
FIFA's last-minute ban on reusable water bottles at the 2026 World Cup …
4 months, 3 weeks agoLiverpool’s front office is burning down right before the season starts
Liverpool's front office is in total disarray as FSG meddles in internal …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester City's chaotic summer transition begins with Forest and Chelsea talks
Manchester City's summer transfer strategy is in full swing, balancing a delicate …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid's election circus is overshadowing the actual squad strategy
Real Madrid's presidential race has turned their transfer strategy into a campaign …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's brutal England selection signals a tactical reset
Thomas Tuchel's brutal England selection signals a tactical reset for the 2026 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola to Liverpool is a high-risk gamble
Andoni Iraola’s imminent move to Liverpool marks a shift toward high-intensity pressing, …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Tony Popovic is turning the Socceroos into a joyless, lethal machine
With the 2026 World Cup just a week away, Tony Popovic is …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Elliot Anderson injury status complicates Man City transfer plans
Manchester City's pursuit of Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson hinges on a …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10 Modern Football Moments Ranked
A deep dive into the top 10 moments that have defined recent …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Bernardo Silva's sudden pivot leaves City’s recruitment in limbo
Bernardo Silva's delay in confirming his next destination is stalling Manchester City's …
4 months, 3 weeks agoReal Madrid trying to poach an Arsenal star is the peak of 2026 chaos
Jose Mourinho wanting to raid Arsenal for £42m is the kind of …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer recruitment strategy targets Vlahovic and Rogers
Arsenal are gearing up for a busy summer after their title win, …
4 months, 3 weeks agoSinclair Armstrong’s move to Goztepe is a puzzling gamble for all involved
Sinclair Armstrong’s move to Goztepe highlights the disconnect between short-term financial maneuvering …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's managerial gamble is an algorithm-driven departure
With the 2026 World Cup just 8 days away, Liverpool's move to …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal fans are actually debating a Dusan Vlahovic reunion
Dusan Vlahovic is technically a free agent, and social media is already …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
The football world rallies around Ibrahima Konate
Ibrahima Konate opened up about a year of personal tragedy, and for …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United's aggressive summer rebuild under Carrick kicks into gear
Manchester United confirm an initial midfield signing as the Carrick-led rebuild intensifies …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola at Anfield is the chaos move Liverpool fans didn't know they needed
The Liverpool fanbase is a mess, and the appointment of Andoni Iraola …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why hiring Iraola is either genius or a massive Liverpool blunder
Iraola is tipped to take over at Anfield, and the Liverpool fanbase …
4 months, 3 weeks ago