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
Newcastle's £51.5m midfield rebuild hits major World Cup injury setback
Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi is a major doubt for Sunday's World Cup …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Anthony Gordon is the tactical wildcard England needs for the final stretch
Anthony Gordon has evolved into a cornerstone for England's pursuit of glory, …
3 months ago
Aston Villa's raid on the market is leaving mid-table rivals behind
Aston Villa's aggressive recruitment strategy is inflating market prices, leaving clubs like …
3 months ago
Arsenal’s internal battle at the World Cup: Odegaard vs Rice
Arsenal's engine room faces its toughest test as Martin Odegaard and Declan …
3 months ago
Why Morocco can finally break Deschamps' defensive block in Boston
Walid Regragui’s Atlas Lions look to avenge their 2022 semifinal defeat in …
3 months ago
Oxford United facing critical summer setback after EFL embargo
Oxford United face a critical summer as the EFL imposes a transfer …
3 months ago
How Declan Rice can shut down Martin Ødegaard and send England through
Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard put their Arsenal connection on hold as …
3 months ago
Top 10: Top Moments of the 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 season was a masterclass in tactical drama and officiating controversy. …
3 months agoNewcastle’s midfield scramble is already looking like a comedy of errors
Newcastle’s latest big-money transfer pursuit is already leaking air, and it's a …
3 months ago
Christian Eriksen’s comeback is pure madness or pure heart
The internet is a volatile place right now as fans weigh in …
3 months ago
Bruno Guimarães remains the pivot point for Newcastle's future
Newcastle United faces a defining moment as Arsenal circle Bruno Guimarães. The …
3 months ago
England fans are losing their minds over Jarell Quansah's World Cup ban
FIFA handed Jarell Quansah a two-match ban for his red card against …
3 months ago
Why Quansah's two-match ban officially ends England's World Cup run
With Jarell Quansah hit by a two-match ban and a depleted right-back …
3 months ago
Old Trafford might actually be turning into a parking lot
Manchester United's stadium dilemmas are causing a civil war among fans. We …
3 months ago
Arsenal go all-in on a massive summer spending spree
Arsenal are moving to finalize a £228m triple deal, with Bruno Guimaraes …
3 months ago
Manchester United's midfield remains a statistical black hole
United's ball recovery rate plummeted from 51 percent to 42 percent, leaving …
3 months ago
England vs Norway in Miami: Hurricanes, humidity, and fan misery
England's clash with Norway in Miami is becoming a weather-driven disaster. We …
3 months agoJustice for Maddy Cusack is moving like a backup keeper in concrete boots
The inquest into Maddy Cusack's death has been pushed to December—another delay …
3 months ago
Newcastle's youth gamble reflects a shift in recruitment strategy
Newcastle’s £23m investment in Sean Steur marks a tactical pivot toward high-risk …
3 months ago
Ipswich Town commit £26.6m to striker chase as Premier League survival hunt begins
Ipswich Town splash £26.6m on a new forward as the club looks …
3 months ago