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
Which Premier League squads face a burnout crisis this autumn?
Analyzing the physical toll of international duty on Premier League squads and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Andrey Santos moves to Old Trafford in a 50 million pound gamble
Manchester United has acquired Andrey Santos from Chelsea for 50 million pounds. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Slaven Bilic is back in the Croatia hot seat and it's absolute chaos
Slaven Bilic is back at the helm of the Croatian national team, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola is already trolling Liverpool fans
Andoni Iraola just walked into Liverpool and told management the roster isn't …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
England vs Argentina: A Tactical Reckoning
England faces an uphill tactical battle against Argentina, relying on Jude Bellingham …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
England’s tactical path to the World Cup semi-final
England’s progression to the semi-final relies on a rigid 68% possession rate, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal eye Bruno Guimaraes as North London summer spending accelerates
Arsenal pursue Bruno Guimaraes as the club looks to dominate the midfield. …
2 months, 3 weeks agoDaniel Levy is playing chicken with Forest and it is glorious
Tottenham's refusal to budge on a transfer fee proves that sometimes in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jude Bellingham's world-beating form puts Europe's elite on high alert
Jude Bellingham is the hottest property in football following his World Cup …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Year
From the Carrick resurgence at Old Trafford to the medical strain of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal eye Bruno Guimaraes as Manchester United scramble for reinforcements
Arsenal move for Bruno Guimaraes gathers pace. Deep dive into the tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: July 13
From the humble beginnings in 1930 to the complex legal battles of …
2 months, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: July 13
From the humble beginnings of the 1930 World Cup to the bitter …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Southampton’s internal promotion proves they have learned nothing from the chaos
Southampton’s decision to hire the 'spy-gate' intern to their academy is a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why England's defense is not ready for Messi and Argentina's tactical trap
England face Argentina in a highly anticipated World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ruben Amorim hits the ground running as Milan cuts the dead weight
Ruben Amorim is cleaning house at Milan, starting with the exclusion of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel has England staring at a familiar wall
Thomas Tuchel's transition to a 3-4-2-1 at England is promising on paper …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jude Bellingham is the transfer window's ultimate wildcard
Jude Bellingham is the ultimate transfer wildcard, but what is the likelihood …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Amorim begins his Milan rebuild under an ominous cloud
Ruben Amorim starts his tenure at Milan amidst fan protests and roster …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuchel's safety-first England are walking into Scaloni's trap
A tactical preview of the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, examining Spain's verticality …
2 months, 3 weeks ago