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
Premier League referees axed from World Cup final assignments
FIFA has officially offloaded English referees from the World Cup final squad, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
England vs Argentina: The tactical cage trap is failing at the wrong time
With tension brewing between Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel, England's defensive pragmatism …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel played a risky game and somehow didn't crash the car
Thomas Tuchel admitted Declan Rice played against Norway while recovering from a …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Knee injury timeline for key defensive squad creates selection headache
A primary defender faces a six-week recovery following a non-contact MCL sprain. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
England's midfield engine room is running on fumes before Argentina
Declan Rice's viral infection and Elliot Anderson's 120-minute shift leave Thomas Tuchel …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal push for Vinicius Jr as Premier League title defense begins
Arsenal are reportedly accelerating their interest in Vinicius Jr to strengthen their …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of the 2026 Cycle
Julian Alvarez secures the top spot in a ranking of the most …
2 months, 3 weeks agoArgentina's scrape past Switzerland was an absolute circus
Argentina survived a grueling 120-minute slog against a disciplined Swiss side, but …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Erling Haaland to Premier League interest heating up following World Cup exit
Analyzing the chances of an Erling Haaland move following Norway's World Cup …
2 months, 3 weeks agoTop 10: Iconic Football Moments Defining the Modern Era
From Ndoye's clinical strike against Argentina to the 5000-to-1 Leicester miracle, we …
2 months, 3 weeks agoThe World Cup 2026 is hurtling toward a chaotic conclusion
As the World Cup approaches its finale, England's fatigue and a circus …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Argentine Football Hierarchy
Argentina's path to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals: a tactical breakdown of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Iconic Premier League Moments Shaping Future Narratives
The history of the Premier League is written in snapshots of tactical …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Erling Haaland is the ultimate puzzle for Pep Guardiola's next project
As Erling Haaland leads Norway into the World Cup spotlight, his future …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal and Tottenham are fighting over the same wing-forward profile
Arsenal and Tottenham are spending big on wingers who produce highlight-reel moments, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Man Utd's midfield search hits chaos as Ederson deal stalls
Manchester United's midfield recruitment is descending into chaos, with Ederson talks stalling …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal eye Christos Tzolis as Berta leads final negotiations
Arsenal are pushing to sign Greece winger Christos Tzolis, with Andrea Berta …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal's transfer strategy shows Arteta is still chasing Pep's shadow
A deep tactical analysis of Arsenal's summer transfer targets, from the pursuit …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea's Garnacho gamble shows exactly what is wrong with their recruitment
The decision to list Alejandro Garnacho for sale after a single season …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
England vs Norway is more than a kit sale
England's retro kit prices are dropping 72% before the Norway clash, exposing …
2 months, 4 weeks ago