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
Replacing Rashford requires a structural tear-down, not a transfer
A deep dive into the statistical realities of replacing Marcus Rashford, and …
5 months, 4 weeks agoThe 2026 Hype Is Real: Gear That Actually Matters Before Kickoff
With the World Cup landing on our doorstep in two months, the …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Lisandro Martinez's red card drama exposes deeper defensive instability
Lisandro Martinez's three-match ban leaves a massive hole in the defense, raising …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Milan must find their spine before the Champions League quarter-final
Milan’s locker room tension is boiling over after the Udinese collapse. With …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Manchester United's UCL Quarter-Final bid balances on a razor's edge
Manchester United faces an uphill battle to save their UCL campaign following …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Lisandro Martinez has officially traded his meat cleaver for a hairbrush
Lisandro Martinez's 'Butcher' persona took a bizarre turn yesterday after a hair-pulling …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal title bid requires emergency surgery after Bournemouth collapse
Arsenal's title hopes are in critical condition following a shock 2-1 defeat …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Thomas Partey faces a legal marathon that will likely end his career
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey pleaded not guilty to two new rape …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United hit a new tactical low against Leeds
Noah Okafor’s 29th-minute strike left Manchester United trailing 0-2 at Old Trafford, …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Michael Carrick’s defensive structure collapses against Leeds
Noah Okafor’s 4th-minute finish exposed deep-seated tactical voids in Michael Carrick’s defensive …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Lamine Yamal is ready to turn Barcelona’s domestic cruise into European glory
Lamine Yamal's dominance in the Barcelona derby has effectively ended the La …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Allegri is running out of excuses as Milan sink toward a new low
A tactical autopsy of AC Milan's 0-3 disaster against Udinese, examining Allegri's …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham’s high line just became a suicide pact without Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero's season-ending knee injury isn't just a personnel loss—it's a tactical …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Arne Slot's Champions League dream hinges on a 17-year-old and a backup keeper
Liverpool face a daunting 2-0 deficit against PSG with a squad decimated …
5 months, 4 weeks agoDaniel Levy is making more than the entire Spurs Women’s team combined
Daniel Levy's final pay stub at Spurs is a middle finger to …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Another Week, Another VAR Disaster? Rangers' Falkirk Goal Ignites Familiar Fury
A contentious goal in the Rangers vs. Falkirk match has reignited the …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal are folding under the pressure of the title race
Arsenal's recent Premier League stumble against Bournemouth signals a deeper tactical issue …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Kobbie Mainoo set for new Manchester United deal under Michael Carrick
Manchester United's hierarchy is moving quickly to tie down Kobbie Mainoo to …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham are spiraling and Cristian Romero is the lightning rod
Tottenham Hotspur are in crisis following a 1-0 loss to Sunderland, with …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Spurs in the Mud: A Look at the Premier League's Most Shocking Relegation Battle
Following a pathetic 1-0 loss to Sunderland, Tottenham are officially in the …
5 months, 4 weeks ago