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
Southampton's pursuit of Cardiff is a matter of geometry
As Cardiff City celebrate a return to the Premier League, Southampton and …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Reasons Brighton remains a Premier League problem
As Brighton prepares to face former manager Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool and Man Utd are ready to battle for Adam Wharton
Liverpool and Manchester United are set for a summer showdown over Crystal …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Max Allegri is betting his Milan career on a system that nobody likes
Max Allegri is doubling down on a rigid 3-5-2 at Milan, forcing …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Wembley's New Roar: The Sidemen Charity Match and the Creator Economy
The Sidemen Charity Match 2026 at Wembley Stadium draws 90,000 fans, cementing …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Three refs banned from the Merseyside derby and the PL is panicking
The Premier League's unprecedented decision to pull three officials from Sunday's Merseyside …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Moyes wants PSV winger Esmir Bajraktarevic for his Everton rebuild
Everton are tracking PSV's Esmir Bajraktarevic ahead of a massive summer rebuild. …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
West Ham and Crystal Palace navigating turbulent late-season fitness gaps
West Ham and Crystal Palace are navigating late-season fitness hurdles as the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Football Season
From Coventry's historic promotion to the tactical failures at the top of …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Coventry’s improbable Premier League return hinges on tactical rigidity
A tactical analysis of Coventry City's promotion push, the flaws in their …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
West Ham are drifting as Nuno preps his Palace side for a London scrap
West Ham head to Selhurst Park with tactical fragility, while Nuno Espirito …
5 months, 3 weeks agoBlackburn are once again playing the role of the ultimate Championship spoiler
Coventry arrived at Ewood Park expecting a routine step toward the playoffs, …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The Transfer Market’s Mid-April Volatility: Top 10 Moves to Watch
From the Tottenham push for Senesi to the Manchester United bidding war …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
FIFA is already sleepwalking into a World Cup disaster
With 55 days until kickoff, FIFA's World Cup 2026 planning looks like …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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The request for a football medical and fitness report cannot be fulfilled …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's Scottish Cup semi-final isn't the fairy tale O'Neill wants
Martin O'Neill is managing expectations, but his grim assessment of Celtic's form …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Anthony Gordon set for summer exit as Newcastle prepare for fire sale
Anthony Gordon looks set to leave Newcastle as Liverpool and Arsenal circle. …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments in Lionesses History
As England prepares for its landmark 500th match against Iceland, we rank …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
UCL Semi-Finals: Why Europe's Favorites Are on Shaky Ground
The Champions League semi-finals are set to deliver drama, but don't expect …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
England's U23s just dismantled Sweden and the hype is getting out of hand
England Women Under-23s dismantled Sweden 3-0 to claim a European trophy, sparking …
5 months, 3 weeks ago