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
Leeds are burning the candle at both ends with this transfer strategy
Harry Wilson was a nice start, but the goalkeeper carousel and defensive …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Mikel Merino is Arsenal's secret weapon for the title charge
Mikel Merino’s resurgence from injury to midfield general has been the standout …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Stale Solbakken thinks Norway can drop England in the World Cup quarters
Norway's boss is talking a big game in Miami, and the internet …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From the potential Benitez move to the shifting tides of the Premier …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Jorge Jesus has a massive Ronaldo headache to solve
Jorge Jesus takes the Portugal hot seat with a clear mandate to …
2 months, 4 weeks agoTactical tension as Spain-Belgium headlines the knockout stages
Spain faces Belgium in a high-stakes knockout match. I analyze the tactical …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Michael Edwards leaves Liverpool and the timing is disastrous
Michael Edwards is gone, and the structural integrity of Liverpool's scouting and …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ona Batlle at Arsenal creates an tactical headache for the rest of the WSL
The arrival of Ona Batlle at Arsenal is a statement of intent, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Marc Guehi’s injury leaves Gareth Southgate’s defensive math in pieces
England’s defense has allowed just 0.33 goals per game, but losing Marc …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
AC Milan is throwing everything at the wall this transfer window
AC Milan's summer transfer strategy looks like a panicked dash to the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Manchester City are aggressively targeting Jeremy Monga to bolster their ranks
Manchester City are set to wrap up a deal for Leicester teenager …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Klopp’s Mbappé miss proves Liverpool’s transfer model has a ceiling
Jürgen Klopp’s revelation about his failed pursuit of Kylian Mbappé exposes the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Spain and Belgium prepare for a high-stakes tactical war in Los Angeles
A tactical preview of the World Cup quarter-final between Spain's perfect defense …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Rangers' midfield rebuild will define their opening night at Tannadice
Derek McInnes is back in the hot seat, but his Rangers rebuild …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Newcastle move for World Cup breakout star in £50m deal
Newcastle United are reportedly closing in on a £50m deal for a …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
A deep dive into the top ten moments of 2026, from Haaland's …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola signals a shift in transfer strategy
Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola is a signal of intent, but the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
England injury scare: Guehi and Rice in doubt for Norway quarter-final
England's preparations for the Norway quarter-final hindered by Marc Guehi's hamstring injury …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
England's defensive depth faces a real test against Norway
With Marc Guehi and Declan Rice battling fitness issues, England enters their …
2 months, 4 weeks agoFrance has stopped playing football and started running a death squad
Think this France team is invincible? Think again. The talent is unmatched, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago