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
Manchester City's two-front title push hinges on the narrowest of margins
With 52 points and a decisive late winner, City women are one …
5 months, 1 week ago
Pressure mounts as Liverpool and Chelsea stars face harsh reality checks
As summer transfer windows loom, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United players face …
5 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool hunt defensive steel as Sam Beukema emerges as primary target
Liverpool are moving for Napoli's Sam Beukema as they look to shore …
5 months, 1 week ago
Spurs exit the drop zone but the nightmare isn't over
Tottenham grabbed a desperate 2-1 win at Aston Villa to escape the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool are physically broken and Arne Slot's VAR anger cannot hide it
Arne Slot was furious about Manchester United's second goal, but the 3-2 …
5 months, 1 week agoRangers survived Montrose but Celtic will punish them in the final
The Old Firm cup final is set after Rangers ground out a …
5 months, 1 week ago
Celtic are grinding out results in the most unconvincing way possible
Celtic finally caught Hearts in the standings, but the performance against 10-man …
5 months, 1 week ago
Top 10 Sassuolo Historical and Tactical Moments
From the unwavering loyalty of Domenico Berardi to their status as the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Watford are light-speed firing their way to an existential crisis
Watford just sacked Ed Still after 15 games, marking their third manager …
5 months, 1 week ago
Wrexham's promotion bid hits a wall after final day heartbreak
Wrexham's Premier League ambitions stall after a heartbreaking final-day exit from the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Liverpool's transitional volume will break Manchester United at Old Trafford
Manchester United concede 17.4 shots per 90, creating a statistical vacuum that …
5 months, 1 week ago
Old Trafford remains the acid test for Liverpool’s title credentials
Ahead of the grudge match at Old Trafford, Mo Salah faces questions …
5 months, 1 week ago
Man Utd managerial indecision is a sports science disaster
As Michael Carrick faces a massive test against Liverpool, the biggest threat …
5 months, 1 week agoPrepping for 2026: A Review of the Trionda Ball, USMNT Scarves, and Tactical Deep Dives
With the 2026 World Cup looming, it's time to sort the essential …
5 months, 1 week ago
Lyon’s clinical efficiency ends Arsenal’s Champions League reign
Lyon reaches a record 12th WCL final as Jule Brand’s 88th-minute strike …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Newcastle's win over Brighton was a tactical masterclass in survival
Dan Burn's towering header capped a vital 3-1 win over Brighton, proving …
5 months, 1 week ago
Sevilla target Andoni Iraola for summer rebuild
With his exit from Bournemouth confirmed, reports from Spain have intensified linking …
5 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United Women just hit the wall and it is time for a reset
Lea Schuller’s injury-time equalizer against Brighton couldn't mask the reality: Manchester United's …
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Wrexham is fumbling the final playoff hunt
Wrexham's playoff dreams are hitting a statistical wall, and Hull City looks …
5 months, 1 week ago
How Sunderland survive the tactical fallout of Dan Ballard's Molineux meltdown
Dan Ballard's bizarre red card for hair-pulling against Wolves hasn't just cost …
5 months, 1 week ago