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
Middlesbrough's Spygate Outrage is Tearing Football Twitter Apart
Kim Hellberg's 'spygate' meltdown and Beth Mead's emotional Arsenal departure have sent …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Southampton's chaotic semi-final win is a tactical and moral mess
Southampton booked their ticket to Wembley with a late Shea Charles winner, …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Beth Mead's Heartbreak Arsenal Exit is a Brutal Reality
Beth Mead will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, a …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer rebuild: Why Declan Rice is facing a tactical sacrifice
Declan Rice won't be sold this summer, but Arsenal's transfer plans indicate …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Messi's new contract proves MLS is completely broken
The latest MLSPA salary drop reveals Lionel Messi got a massive raise …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Southampton and Boro are fighting for £200m in a total legal mess
Southampton host Middlesbrough in a play-off second leg overshadowed by a bizarre …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Casemiro is right about Gareth Bale, but Ronaldo fans can't handle it
Casemiro told Rio Ferdinand that Gareth Bale is the most complete player …
4 months, 4 weeks agoCarragher Swaps the Studio for the Dugout. We've Seen This Movie Before.
Jamie Carragher thinks his tactical genius on Monday Night Football translates to …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Pep Guardiola's VAR meltdown is a warning shot for Crystal Palace
The Manchester City boss has drawn a line in the sand regarding …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Football's Most Outrageous Touchline and Off-Pitch Moments
From Spygate to flying kicks, we rank the 10 most explosive touchline …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Millwall's Play-Off Exit Actually Has Fans Smiling And It Is Weirding Me Out
The Lions crashed out of the Championship play-offs against Hull City, but …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Pep Guardiola just called PL refs a coin flip and fans are losing it
Pep Guardiola's comments calling Premier League officiating a 'flip of a coin' …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Southampton and Boro just turned the Championship into a wrestling ring
Southampton and Middlesbrough turned their touchline into a wrestling ring, proving that …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal face defensive crisis as Ben White ruled out for the season
Ben White is out for the remainder of the season with a …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Iker Casillas is begging Real Madrid to ignore the Jose Mourinho rumors
Rumors of Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid are swirling again, and …
4 months, 4 weeks agoAncelotti's Son at Milan? Football's Ultimate Nepo-Baby Moment
Handing the keys to one of the world's biggest clubs to the …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham are flirting with disaster
Tottenham Hotspur is flirting with relegation, and individual brilliance isn't enough to …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Premier League Fan Media Powerhouses
A deep dive into the top 10 Premier League fan media outlets …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Why modern football spying culture is getting embarrassing
Football spying has gone from clandestine edges to pure parody. Whether it's …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal's title path is clear, but their survival in the VAR storm is a mirage
Arsenal's title tilt is marred by VAR noise while Tottenham and West …
4 months, 4 weeks ago