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
Man United's summer overhaul is already turning into a complete circus
With Casemiro leaving, a bitter civil war over Michael Carrick's future, and …
6 months, 2 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: The Birth of Princes and the Fall of Empires
From Francesco Totti's teenage debut in Brescia to Harry Kane's 79-second arrival …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Andy Robertson is leaning on Scotland to fuel his Liverpool run-in
Andy Robertson admits his national team form is keeping him going. We …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Ipswich are drowning in boardroom noise just when they need points most
Ipswich Town are battling relegation, but the boardroom has gifted Everton an …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United must solve the Adam Wharton problem before buying him
Crystal Palace arrive at Old Trafford this weekend with Manchester United's top …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The USMNT Defensive Blueprint
With Chris Richards and Miles Robinson out, the USMNT defense is in …
6 months, 2 weeks agoNoni Madueke limps off as England's injury crisis worsens against Uruguay
England winger Noni Madueke was forced off with a hamstring injury in …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea injury crisis worsens after Noni Madueke limps off for England
Noni Madueke’s withdrawal from the latest England friendly leaves Chelsea facing a …
6 months, 2 weeks agoJude Bellingham sidelined for Uruguay clash as England injury list grows
Jude Bellingham has been ruled out of tonight's match against Uruguay with …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Salah's unprecedented fitness: Why Klopp sees him playing at 40
Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah can play for another six or seven …
6 months, 2 weeks agoEngland's build-up faces the ultimate Bielsa stress test
Without John Stones to break lines, England's makeshift defense runs straight into …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United finally wakes up while Tottenham's nightmare gets worse
With Manchester United reportedly closing in on Luis Enrique and Tottenham Hotspur …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran's Devastating Protest: The Unseen Medical Toll Behind the Nigeria Friendly
There are no torn ligaments to report, but the Iranian national team …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Andy Robertson's Liverpool exile changes everything for the run-in
Andy Robertson's admission about his Liverpool exile highlights a massive tactical shift. …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran's school bag tribute makes the football world stop and stare
When the Iranian national team held up school bags in Turkey, the …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Memphis Depay is checking his DMs while Thomas Tuchel measures legs
Memphis Depay is facing a massive ban for using his phone during …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United are taking a massive gamble by targeting Luis Enrique
Reports suggest Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique is nearing an agreement to …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel is playing with fire by recalling Ben White
With the World Cup just 76 days away, Thomas Tuchel is risking …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's post-Salah era begins with a €100m move for Yan Diomande
With Mohamed Salah's exit officially confirmed, Liverpool are reportedly advancing in talks …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Bayern laughing at Liverpool over Michael Olise is a massive reality check
Liverpool's public rejection by Bayern Munich over Michael Olise highlights a massive …
6 months, 2 weeks ago