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
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
The 2026 football season: A breakdown of the most critical moments, from …
2 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham's defensive depth chart takes a hit as medical staff confirm timeline
Tottenham Hotspur confirms a significant defensive injury requiring a six-week recovery period, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Leicester fans are split down the middle on Russell Martin's high-wire act
Russell Martin wants Leicester City fans to forget the history books, but …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea's Pedro Neto dilemma proves their scattergun approach is back
Chelsea is playing a dangerous game by holding firm on Pedro Neto's …
2 months, 1 week ago
Andrea Pirlo misses out on Italy job after defending Russian betting deal
Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is out of the running for the …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea’s transfer strategy is becoming a recruitment goldmine for rivals
Chelsea's current transfer strategy is exposing significant flaws, turning the club into …
2 months, 1 week ago
Gianni Infantino wants you to meditate while FIFA counts the revenue
FIFA president Gianni Infantino tells critics to meditate or watch football instead …
2 months, 1 week ago
Infantino is dodging reality while the World Cup legacy burns
Gianni Infantino has published an 886-word letter attempting to bury criticism of …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea's 117-million-pound gamble on Morgan Rogers
Chelsea's 117-million-pound outlay for Morgan Rogers forces a high-stakes tactical reconfiguration for …
2 months, 1 week ago
Inter Milan are pushing hard to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero
Inter Milan have entered formal negotiations with Tottenham for captain Cristian Romero. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Joe Gomez injury leaves Liverpool hanging by a thread in US pre-season opener
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola faces a major defensive crisis as Joe Gomez …
2 months, 1 week ago
Facebook money won't fix Liverpool's midfield problems, but it sure sounds fun
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has been invited to join a bid for …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10 Pre-Season Friendlies and Transfer Watch Stories You Cannot Miss Right Now
From Leeds vs Wrexham in Tampa to Tottenham's push for Savinho and …
2 months, 1 week ago
Manu Koné solves United's transition nightmare, but he can't fix Ten Hag's system alone
United reaching an agreement in principle for Borussia Mönchengladbach's Manu Koné is …
2 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's chase for Manu Koné exposes their midfield balance dilemma
Manu Koné's 3.8 tackles per 90 mask a pressing vulnerability that could …
2 months, 1 week ago
Real Madrid's £68m Tchouaméni green light gives Man United major summer test
Real Madrid have reportedly approved the £68m sale of Aurélien Tchouaméni, placing …
2 months, 1 week ago
West Ham are playing a dangerous game with their Diouf stance
West Ham's refusal to sell Diouf is a gamble that favors ego …
2 months, 1 week ago
Millwall secure Kyrell Lisbie as Championship summer window accelerates
Millwall have secured the signing of Kyrell Lisbie on a long-term contract, …
2 months, 1 week agoAndoni Iraola's Liverpool debut proved two things: the kids are alright and the defense is a circus
Iraola's Liverpool debut delivered wild pressing and electric youth, but exposed a …
2 months, 1 week ago
Marcus Rashford returns to a Manchester United side that has moved on
Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United after a failed stint in Barcelona, …
2 months, 1 week ago