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
World Cup fatigue is setting in but the history books don't lie
International football is a slog, but we’re all going to watch the …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Enzo Fernandez creates a Chelsea headache as JJ Watt fights RSL petty wars
Enzo Fernandez faces internal fallout at Chelsea after his social media taunts, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Transfer window chaos proves mid-tier clubs are playing scorched earth
Aston Villa and Leeds are throwing massive fees around like it's a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal’s transfer pivot is a massive gamble on Villa’s backline
Arsenal's late-window scramble for Aston Villa's defensive assets threatens to derail their …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's transfer stagnation suggests a wider problem in Scottish football
Celtic and CEO Michael Nicholson have admitted that competing with English Championship …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's transfer patience is becoming a major risk factor
Arsenal's transfer window remains a study in calculated restraint. While fans grow …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tielemans to United: Tactical masterstroke or a total head-scratcher?
Youri Tielemans is headed to Manchester United, and the internet is predictably …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England tenure is already hitting a wall
Thomas Tuchel's public criticism of Kobbie Mainoo signals a brewing crisis for …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
World Cup 2026: The balance sheets are overshadowing the football
Host cities are balancing massive commercial growth against the long-term debt of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face a defensive crisis as the PL title defense kicks off
Arsenal are balancing a title defense with a stalled transfer window and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Man City's interest in Ibrahim Mbaye adds unnecessary noise to their summer
Manchester City's interest in Ibrahim Mbaye is a strange deviation from their …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face defensive crisis as Saliba returns with back injury
Arsenal are assessing a significant back injury for William Saliba, with surgery …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Impactful Signings of the Summer Window
A deep dive into the transfer market mechanics this July, focusing on …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea and Tuchel are spiraling after the England heartbreak
England is reeling after an exit that saw their own Chelsea players …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Crystal Palace's defensive reboot relies on Bundesliga recruitment
Crystal Palace conceded 58 league goals last year, forcing a shift toward …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United’s midfield pivot: Identifying the Manu Kone target
Manchester United are accelerating their recruitment drive under Michael Carrick, with Manu …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Oliver Glasner is a dangerous appointment for Nottingham Forest
Oliver Glasner arrives at Nottingham Forest with high promises. I analyze why …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Youri Tielemans is the exact profile Man United needs right now
Manchester United's purchase of Youri Tielemans is theoretically sound, but without further …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the legacy of USA 94 still haunts our commercialized present
Reflecting on the commercialization of football through the lens of a 30-year-old …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Nottingham Forest are pushing hard for Lucas Bergvall
Nottingham Forest are testing Tottenham's resolve with an improved £45m bid for …
2 months, 3 weeks ago