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
Chelsea’s transfer strategy is pure chaos and it won’t end well
Chelsea's record-breaking spending spree hides a massive tactical failure. I'm backing them …
2 months ago
Liverpool must solve the set-piece riddle before the season slips away
Dominik Szoboszlai has flagged Liverpool's recurring defensive errors on set-pieces. We look …
2 months ago
Dominating possession means nothing if Liverpool keep conceding from set-pieces
Liverpool controlled 62% possession in the US, but 66.7% of goals conceded …
2 months agoLeeds putting £28m on the table for long-term target is proper high-stakes gambling
Leeds United are finally dropping £28m on a long-chased target. Here is …
2 months ago
Florian Wirtz is already making his mark in the Liverpool midfield
Florian Wirtz has hit the ground running for Liverpool in Chicago, but …
2 months ago
Liverpool's pursuit of Barcola is a gamble on tactical fluidity
Liverpool's potential swoop for Bradley Barcola is a high-stakes bet on tactical …
2 months ago
Casemiro's Inter Miami home debut was an absolute car crash
Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro made his long-awaited home debut for Inter …
2 months ago
Fulham’s Real Madrid gamble is a masterclass in high-stakes roster building
Fulham’s push to sign two Real Madrid players is a calculated risk …
2 months ago
Liverpool and Leeds close their US tour with a defensive headache
Liverpool and Leeds conclude their exhaustive US tour at Soldier Field. Here …
2 months agoScottish football delivered pure mayhem while nobody was looking on Saturday
Saturday's Premiership slate on Sportscene reminded us why Scottish football remains the …
2 months ago
Staveley moves in at West Ham but the board is playing it cool
Amanda Staveley's consortium has secured a 25.1% stake in West Ham, but …
2 months ago
Staveley moves in at West Ham but the board is playing it cool
Amanda Staveley’s consortium has secured a 25.1% stake in West Ham, but …
2 months ago
Sunderland vs Wrexham in the US is more than a pre-season spectacle
Sunderland and Wrexham square off across the Atlantic in a pre-season fixture …
2 months ago
Arsenal are bullying Girona and the hype train is officially off the rails
Arsenal thrashed Girona 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, and the internet is …
2 months ago
Top 10 AC Milan Personalities and Prospects: Summer 2026 Edition
A deep dive into the Milan hierarchy as the club navigates a …
2 months ago
Wrexham set sights on Ben Whiteman as EFL push intensifies
Wrexham are aggressively pursuing Preston captain Ben Whiteman as they look to …
2 months ago
Liverpool push for Bradley Barcola as PSG door opens
Liverpool are stepping up their chase for PSG winger Bradley Barcola after …
2 months ago
Gianni Infantino is finally running out of runway
Gianni Infantino's grip on FIFA is slipping. With insiders labeling him a …
2 months ago
Xabi Alonso hands Mykhailo Mudryk fresh Chelsea reset as FA clears winger
Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return for Chelsea after FA disciplinary …
2 months ago
Milan fans turn the page as the Baresi tributes go global
Milan fans are split between sentimental tributes and frustration as the club …
2 months ago