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
Arsenal's transfer strategy is shifting toward Villa's roster
Arsenal's pursuit of Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa suggests a major tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Milan are betting on youth to escape a summer of stagnation
Milan’s pursuit of Konstantinos Karetsas and the weight of the No. 9 …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England experiment is failing by the numbers
England’s tactical shift vs. Argentina saw Harry Kane drift deep, causing a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham is preparing for an absolute fire sale this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are clearing house after a massive spending spree, and the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea are gambling on Xabi Alonso’s vibe check
Xabi Alonso brings a new rhythm to Chelsea, while the wider transfer …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel faces a final litmus test against France
Thomas Tuchel’s tactical experiment reaches a crossroads as England faces France. A …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the World Cup guessing game is a masterclass in probability
Tracking 41 days of BBC's player identification challenge exposes the heavy bias …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
A rapid-fire breakdown of the most critical and chaotic moments that defined …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Donald Trump is right about Harry Kane and England's semi-final disaster
Donald Trump joins the pile-on after England's semi-final collapse, and his blunt …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
A deep dive into the 10 most influential moments of the 2026 …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's lunge for Julian Alvarez ignores the reality of his career path
Arsenal's relentless pursuit of Julian Alvarez is a tactical misstep that ignores …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jarrod Bowen turns down Prem vultures to lead West Ham rebuild
Jarrod Bowen commits to West Ham's promotion push after a high-stakes meeting …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England project is hitting a chaotic wall
England's World Cup exit was ugly, and the mood in the camp …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining World Cup Moments of the 2026 Cycle
A deep dive into the high-octane drama and logisitical nightmares of the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Lucas Bergvall needs an exit strategy to save his trajectory
Lucas Bergvall is seeking an exit from Tottenham, and for once, the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Craig Gordon Ledger: Ranking the moments that defined Scotland's last great wall
Craig Gordon has hung up his gloves. We rank the top 10 …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham’s defensive depth faces total collapse as transfer rumors swirl
Tottenham Hotspur faces a massive defensive overhaul with Cristian Romero heavily linked …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The England Reality Check Post-Argentina
England's World Cup exit in Atlanta forces a re-evaluation of the squad …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool keeping Szoboszlai is the best business they've done all summer
Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year deal at Anfield, and it's …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Watford gambling on Italian keeper reveals deep flaws
Watford's latest goalkeeper acquisition is a massive gamble, prioritizing distribution over the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago