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
Spain just proved stars don't matter as much as shape
France's exit after a 2-1 defeat highlights a blunt reality: tactical cohesion …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Definitive Liverpool Modern Era Moments
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined Liverpool's trajectory, from …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United hit the transfer market in a frantic summer revamp
Manchester United are aggressively reshaping their midfield with the arrival of Youri …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Rangers are targeting an MLS defender to fix their defensive line
Rangers are targeting MLS talent to improve their 48% defensive third recovery …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gianni Infantino lands in hot water as FIFA ethics complaints mount
Gianni Infantino is under fire as formal complaints regarding his behavior at …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jude Bellingham is the heartbeat of England’s World Cup bid
Jude Bellingham has become the essential engine for England, but defensive structural …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid plot massive shift with Bellingham and Mbappe
Jose Mourinho redefines Bellingham's role while Real Madrid continues its quest for …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Alvaro Rodriguez passes Bournemouth medical ahead of £25m transfer
Bournemouth are completing the signing of Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche for up …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal offloading Leandro Trossard to Besiktas is a weird move
Arsenal's decision to offload Leandro Trossard to Besiktas has the fanbase divided …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Aston Villa's defensive reshuffle begins as Digne exits for PSG
Aston Villa have offloaded Lucas Digne to PSG for £8.5 million as …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are gutting the bench and chasing shadows
Arsenal's £17m sale of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas has left fans scratching …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Manchester City are tracking Lille breakout star Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester City are prioritizing Lille's 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi following his impressive …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
World Cup semi-final showdowns: France-Spain and the England-Argentina shadow
The World Cup enters its semifinal phase with France vs Spain in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Roma push for Crysencio Summerville as West Ham transition begins
Roma are pushing for Crysencio Summerville, but West Ham's internal financial constraints …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From Haaland's physical peak to the tactical rigidity defining the 2026 season, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Brighton's £46m Vuskovic gamble is a defining moment for the club
Brighton's capture of Luka Vuskovic for a record £46m marks a tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ederson medical fallout: Why Manchester United walked away from the deal
Manchester United have halted their move for Ederson following a failed medical, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England project shifts to transfer market after World Cup run
Thomas Tuchel is looking to overhaul the England squad's tactical depth following …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel faces defensive crisis as England injury list grows
England's defensive depth is under intense scrutiny as Thomas Tuchel scrambles to …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining World Cup Moments of the 2026 Cycle
From the Lamine Yamal vs. Kylian Mbappé showdown to the tactical reshuffles …
2 months, 3 weeks ago