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
Why Alex Scott is the exact profile modern elite midfields are fighting over
Alex Scott's rapid evolution under Andoni Iraola has triggered a high-stakes transfer …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal and Man Utd locked in £40m striker battle as transfer market heats up
Arsenal and Manchester United are head-to-head for a £40m striker as Premier …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid trying to buy the Premier League is a mistake
Real Madrid's pursuit of Rodri is a strategic misstep that prioritizes ego …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Spain's match-fixing probe casts a dark shadow over the World Cup
Spain's goalless draw against Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea's injury crisis deepens and the USMNT fallout continues
Chelsea's latest recruit faces a long road to recovery while USMNT goalkeeper …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hull City seal Hidemasa Morita transfer as Championship squad rebuild starts
Hull City have officially completed the signing of Japanese international midfielder Hidemasa …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Joshua Zirkzee's brilliance cannot hide Erik ten Hag's persistent structural flaws
Joshua Zirkzee's individual brilliance against Rosenborg masks the persistent midfield gaps and …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Brighton's pre-season chaos gives Fulham the edge in their opener
Disrupted pre-season sessions have thrown off Brighton's pressing triggers and build-up mechanics, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: pep
From the false nine to the inverted fullback, we rank the ten …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Transfer window chaos: Why clubs are overpaying for unproven talent
This summer's transfer market is dominated by expensive gambles on unproven prospects, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Tactical & Career Milestones of Pep Guardiola
From the false nine revelation to the 100-point Centurions and Enzo Maresca's …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Senegal is dragging CAF to court over the 2025 Afcon title
Senegal is taking their fight for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Maresca's blueprint gets its first real stress test at Man City
Enzo Maresca took the podium with calm authority, but managing Manchester City …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Cammy Devlin's stressful transfer wait signals a deeper Scottish football issue
Cammy Devlin's drawn-out transfer wait highlights the hidden performance cost when Scottish …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Birmingham City seal deal for former Brighton goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley
Birmingham City have signed former Brighton goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley on a free …
2 months, 2 weeks agoPep Guardiola turning down Italy is the best thing to happen to English football
Pep Guardiola turning down the Italy job is a gift to England, …
2 months, 2 weeks agoAustralia's newest football hero just handed the media the ultimate chaos button
From World Cup heroics to headlines for all the wrong reasons: Australia's …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's brutal summer purge shows Mikel Arteta isn't playing around
Mikel Arteta has authorized three departures at Arsenal, while Jermain Defoe abruptly …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's squad ruthless ruthless purge shows Mikel Arteta's dark side
Mikel Arteta gives green lights to sell three title-winning squad players while …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jürgen Klopp takes the Germany job: What this means for international football
Jürgen Klopp has taken the Germany job in a move that signals …
2 months, 2 weeks ago