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
Kosovare Asllani proves veterans still define WSL ambition
Kosovare Asllani’s one-year extension at London City reveals a calculated bet on …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola eyes major reinforcements as Liverpool chase transfer targets
Andoni Iraola’s first weeks at Liverpool have been defined by a blunt …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Aston Villa eye Pervis Estupinan as the Digne era ends
Aston Villa are hunting a replacement for the outgoing Lucas Digne, with …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Didier Deschamps finally stopped playing scared and it’s terrifying
Didier Deschamps has finally ditched the defensive bunker for an aggressive, star-studded …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Iconic Moments of the 2026 World Cup
From Spain's dominance to tactical referee adjustments, we rank the ten moments …
2 months, 3 weeks agoThe USMNT is playing house but building a shack
The USMNT is riding a wave of home-soil hype, but talent isn't …
2 months, 3 weeks agoFrance are walking into a brick wall at the 2026 World Cup
France is relying on an aging tactical core and a single-player offensive …
2 months, 3 weeks agoGermany is finally finished with the 'Legacy Squad' delusion
Germany is finally ditching the old guard for a high-intensity youth movement, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
France vs Spain is the World Cup semi-final rivalry we deserve
The revenge narrative is in full swing for France, but Spain isn't …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Didier Deschamps has finally solved the France attacking puzzle
France has increased their xG per game by 0.84 following their tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal’s £35m swoop for Tzolis hits a wall as agents stall
Arsenal's £35m move for Christos Tzolis faces a sudden delay as agents …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Megan Finnigan's Top Moments
Everton captain Megan Finnigan has signed a new one-year contract extension. We …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hull City's spending spree might be a tactical trap
Hull City is opening the vault this summer, but throwing money at …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Diego Forlán steps in, but Uruguay is staring at a rebuild
The Bielsa era in Uruguay has imploded, and Diego Forlán has been …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ruben Amorim faces squad building crisis as Milan's summer window hits turbulence
Ruben Amorim's Milan rebuild faces a double-headed challenge: a €100m sales mandate …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Preston North End's gamble on Erabi is the ultimate transfer coin toss
Preston North End's latest loan signing of Dennis Erabi has split the …
2 months, 3 weeks agoNewcastle just got mugged in broad daylight by Unai Emery
Newcastle thought they snagged Manzambi for 49 million, but Villa swooped in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Youri Tielemans is the missing link for Manchester United
Manchester United needs a tactical orchestrator to fix their stale final-third play. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jude Bellingham’s shoulder concerns mount ahead of Argentina semifinal
Jude Bellingham is under a fitness cloud after footage captured him clutching …
2 months, 3 weeks agoAston Villa is getting picked apart like a thanksgiving turkey
Aston Villa is being gutted by PSG's obsession and it's a disaster …
2 months, 3 weeks ago