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
Crystal Palace's gamble on MLS talent reflects a shift in scouting logic
Crystal Palace’s move for an MLS winger hinges on a £14M gamble …
2 months ago
Larry Berg is keeping the status quo as MLS commissioner
Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg confirms the league will stick to its …
2 months ago
Arsenal’s aggressive gamble on Vinicius Jr and the cost of total squad turnover
Arsenal's record-breaking bid for Vinicius Jr signals a high-stakes shift from developmental …
2 months agoMo Salah to Trabzonspor is the most cursed transfer timeline imaginable
Mo Salah considering a move to Trabzonspor is the kind of fever …
2 months ago
Gianni Infantino is losing control of FIFA and Wednesday's meeting proves it
Gianni Infantino's emergency summit in Morocco highlights mounting internal resistance to his …
2 months ago
Gianni Infantino just hit the panic button over his FIFA sell-off nightmare
Gianni Infantino has called an emergency executive meeting for Wednesday as backlash …
2 months ago
West Ham's off-field chaos threatens to consume their season before it starts
With Daniel Kretinsky blocking Amanda Staveley's takeover bid and David Sullivan advised …
2 months ago
Chelsea linking with Jordan Henderson and Coventry taking Mudryk is absolute peak banternomics
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a wild pivot to Jordan Henderson while Mykhailo …
2 months ago
Barcelona's record move for Kerolin changes the WSL power dynamic
Barcelona’s record-breaking move for Kerolin exposes the volatility of the WSL market. …
2 months ago
Anthony Taylor moving to Turkey is the absolute peak of refereeing chaos
Former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is heading to Turkey to run …
2 months ago
Milan mourns the end of an era as Franco Baresi is laid to rest
From the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio to the forums, the football world is …
2 months ago
Arsenal, Chelsea and City have everything to prove in Wednesday's friendlies
Tactical analysis of the upcoming pre-season friendlies for Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester …
2 months ago
Hearts fans are absolutely melting down over the Findlay red card ruling
Hearts fans are in full-blown meltdown mode after their appeal regarding the …
2 months ago
Liverpool fans are overreacting to a glorified training session
Liverpool's pre-season spat between Szoboszlai and Jones is being blown way out …
2 months ago
Chelsea opening doors to Mykhailo Mudryk loan exit as European suitors circle
Chelsea are evaluating loan offers for Mykhailo Mudryk as European clubs target …
2 months ago
Top 10 Tactical Shifts: The Amorim Era at Milan
Analyzing Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 implementation at AC Milan, ranking the key positional …
2 months ago
Liverpool's transfer math on Gakpo and Jones signals a shift
Liverpool is demanding a cool £70 million for Cody Gakpo, signaling a …
2 months ago
Why Premier League clubs are stalling on Carabao Cup squad depth
The Carabao Cup draw is forcing Premier League clubs to prioritize squad …
2 months ago
West Ham's pursuit of Troy Parrott signals a Championship title obsession
West Ham's pursuit of four new players shows a desperation that risks …
2 months ago
Jaissle faces an immediate tactical rebuild at St. James' Park
Matthias Jaissle must reconcile a high-pressing tactical identity with a squad that …
2 months ago