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
Landon Donovan (Unfiltered Soccer with Donovan and Howard): "This U.S. team in this World Cup gets to the quarterfinals. If there is a time that they could wi..."
Landon Donovan on Unfiltered Soccer with Donovan and Howard: key quotes on …
6 months, 1 week ago
James Richardson (The Totally Football Show): "Barcelona in the early game on Wednesday blew Newcastle away 7-2, 8-3 on aggregate. That's the jo..."
James Richardson on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Tottenham relegation …
6 months, 1 week ago
James Richardson (The Totally Football Show): "Liverpool and Mo Salah announced that this season will be his last at Anfield. He is one of the m..."
James Richardson on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Premier League …
6 months, 1 week ago
Newcastle's summer strategy is a total coin flip
Newcastle United are facing a chaotic summer that will define their future, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Jeremie Frimpong faces another setback during international break
Jeremie Frimpong has picked up a hamstring injury on international duty, throwing …
6 months, 1 week ago
Italy just fumbled their golden ticket to the World Cup
Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is more than …
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Barry Glendinning (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "The day everyone realised Spurs are getting relegated. Still sounds weird to say it out loud."
Barry Glendinning discusses Tottenham relegation battle, Old Firm violence, Tottenham manager rumors …
6 months, 1 week ago
The World Cup's 48-team chaos is finally here
The World Cup field is set following Tuesday's playoffs. With 48 teams …
6 months, 1 week ago
Italian football is currently a dumpster fire with no way out
Italy has officially missed out on their third straight World Cup, confirming …
6 months, 1 week ago
Brentford’s tactical evolution hinges on Thiago’s recent breakthrough
Thiago's first Brazil goal offers Brentford a tactical lifeline. Is it enough …
6 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea's record-breaking loss is a math problem no manager can fix
Chelsea's 901 million pound pre-tax loss changes the club's narrative from tactical …
6 months, 1 week ago
Niall (Football Social Daily): "Three months without a domestic win. Three months without a Premier League win for a big six club."
Niall discusses Tottenham Hotspur form, Liverpool injury update, Tottenham Hotspur relegation battle …
6 months, 1 week ago
Spain's friendly against Egypt leaves a sour taste after racist abuse
The Spain-Egypt friendly finished in a dull stalemate, but the fallout from …
6 months, 1 week ago
Man Utd's midfield overhaul: Why the race for Elliot Anderson matters
Manchester United's pursuit of Elliot Anderson is heating up, but they trail …
6 months, 1 week ago
Vince (Scuffed (USMNT & World Cup)): "Sergino Dest off against AZ Alkmaar in the 57th minute with a hamstring injury. Seems like a pret..."
Vince discusses USMNT striker depth, Player form, USMNT tactical analysis on Scuffed …
6 months, 1 week ago
Patrice Motsepe is fighting to save his reputation at CAF
Patrice Motsepe's presidency at CAF is crumbling under the weight of tournament …
6 months, 1 week ago
Rory Smith (Men in Blazers): "What Barcelona and Spain have done with Yamal runs against quite a lot of best practice. The idea..."
Rory Smith discusses Lamine Yamal's development, Lamine Yamal's career longevity, Nottingham Forest's …
6 months, 1 week ago
Matthew Benham (Men in Blazers): "I presume that as models get better, the human input will be less and less. At some point, the mo..."
Matthew Benham discusses Future of AI in football, Transfer market regrets, Future …
6 months, 1 week ago
Max Rushden (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "We have to presume that that's it for Igor Tudor and perhaps the worst managerial stint of all time."
Max Rushden discusses Manager sacking, Manager behavior, Tactical analysis on Football Weekly …
6 months, 1 week ago
Viktor Gyokeres is the new king of Sweden and everyone is losing it
The Swedish miracle under Graham Potter has everyone talking. Enthusiasts love the …
6 months, 1 week ago