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
Unai Emery's Real Madrid links are premature and dangerous for Villa
Unai Emery to Real Madrid is the rumor of the week, but …
5 months ago
Lawrence Shankland is the hottest commodity in Scottish football right now
Lawrence Shankland's latest performance against Rangers has scouts buzzing. Is the Hearts …
5 months agoFive massive questions threatening Argentina's World Cup defense
Can Argentina defend their World Cup crown? From managing an aging Lionel …
5 months agoFive massive questions hanging over the USMNT before the 2026 World Cup
With just 37 days until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, Mauricio …
5 months agoMexico is staring down a nightmare in the World Cup opening match
Everyone thinks Estadio Azteca will carry El Tri to an easy opening …
5 months agoAngeball is about to get exposed by the Leverkusen machine in the Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou and Xabi Alonso are on a collision course, but Tottenham's …
5 months agoArsenal and City are heading for the most chaotic final day in years
The 2025/26 Premier League season comes down to 90 minutes of pure …
5 months ago
Arsenal hold all the cards as City stumble against Everton
Manchester City's dramatic Monday night comeback wasn't enough. By dropping points at …
5 months ago
Chelsea's Jesse Derry hospitalized after brutal head collision against Forest
Chelsea's Jesse Derry was stretchered off following a severe clash of heads …
5 months, 1 week ago
Inter Milan have finally ended the noise and reclaimed their throne
Inter Milan have wrapped up their 21st Serie A title, but the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal can overcome their injury crisis against Diego Simeone
Arsenal faces their biggest test of the season against Atletico Madrid, but …
5 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea teenager Jesse Derry hospitalized after head collision against Forest
The 18-year-old's Premier League appearance ended in a precautionary hospital visit following …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Liverpool's broken pressing triggers will cost them the semi-final
Virgil van Dijk has drawn the line. Now Liverpool must solve their …
5 months, 1 week ago
Michael Carrick is about to become the permanent boss at Old Trafford
Manchester United are set to offer Michael Carrick the permanent head coach …
5 months, 1 week agoTop 10: Manchester City's Defining Forces
Manchester City finds itself at a historical crossroads as the pursuit of …
5 months, 1 week ago
AC Milan are stalling right when they need to accelerate
AC Milan's recent form is worrying. Tactically unorganized and physically outmatched, their …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Summer Priorities for Liverpool's Reclamation Project
Liverpool's failed title defense has left management with a list of urgent …
5 months, 1 week ago
Davide Ancelotti is quietly reinventing Brazil's midfield structure
As the World Cup looms, the Ancelotti regime is installing a distinctly …
5 months, 1 week agoKobbie Mainoo just made Keane and Neville eat their words on live TV
The teenage midfielder silenced the Sky Sports studio with a late strike …
5 months, 1 week ago
Andoni Iraola has turned Bournemouth into a genuine European threat
Bournemouth have climbed to 6th after a masterclass against Palace. Here is …
5 months, 1 week ago