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
Allegri is already reshaping Milan's midfield before the window opens
Massimiliano Allegri is taking charge of Milan's transfer strategy, demanding a move …
5 months ago
The Scottish Premiership has quietly become Europe's most chaotic title race
Rangers are effectively out of the Scottish Premiership title race after a …
5 months ago
Why the Scottish Premiership is quietly outshining Europe's elite leagues
With the Scottish title race hinging on a 12% increase in points …
5 months ago
Darwin Nunez is already done in Saudi Arabia after the Al-Hilal disaster
Darwin Nunez is already looking for a new club after being axed …
5 months ago
Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years
Arsenal secured a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid, booking their first …
5 months ago
The Mbappe experiment at Real Madrid is unravelling before El Clásico
Kylian Mbappe's yacht trip to Sardinia isn't just bad optics—it exposes a …
5 months ago
Bayern Munich are building a juggernaut that leaves little room for error
Bayern Munich is dominating the headlines with talk of a move for …
5 months ago
Arsenal have left a sour taste at the top of European football
Arsenal's Champions League progression has left a trail of bitterness. As we …
5 months agoArsenal's European struggles offer a grim warning for England
Arsenal's tactical struggles against Atletico Madrid's low block provide a grim forecast …
5 months agoStop lying about your Champions League knowledge
Memorizing Champions League history won't make you a better fan—stop treating the …
5 months ago
Hearts are about to do the impossible in the Scottish Premiership
Hearts moved into the box seat for the Scottish Premiership title after …
5 months ago
Arsenal fans are sweating as the Premier League title race hits a fever pitch
Arsenal has the title in their hands, the Europa League math is …
5 months ago
The Top 10 Moments Shaping the Final Stretch of 2026
From Arsenal's high-stakes transfer gambles to the mounting tactical anxieties surrounding the …
5 months ago
Hearts are no longer the Scottish Premiership's sentimental underdogs
Hearts have forced themselves into the Scottish Premiership title conversation. I take …
5 months agoOn This Day in Football: May 06
From Ernst Happel's tactical revolution in Milan to Lionel Messi humiliating Jerome …
5 months agoOn This Day in Football: May 06
May 6 has a strange habit of concluding dynasties and defining them. …
5 months ago
How Arsenal suffocated Atletico to end a 20-year Champions League wait
Arsenal survived a brutal 180-minute tactical war against Atletico Madrid to reach …
5 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Football Season
From Napoli's aggressive move for Rasmus Hojlund to the tactical shifts defining …
5 months ago
Napoli are betting big on Rasmus Hojlund for their future
Napoli is moving to secure Rasmus Hojlund on a permanent deal. We …
5 months ago
Napoli signals long-term intent as loan market dynamics shift again
Napoli’s shift to permanent deals and Chelsea's interest in Xavi define a …
5 months ago