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
Top 10: The Summer Transfer Window's Biggest Names and Noise
The summer market is heating up with major moves and cold trails. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Brighton are throwing serious cash at the Luka Vuskovic gamble
Brighton has upped the ante for Luka Vuskovic with a massive 45 …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s tactical rigidity is a recipe for World Cup disaster
Scotland's defensive conservatism is failing in the 2026 World Cup as structural …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Popovic gambles on rotation as Australia clashes with USA
Popovic juggles his Australian squad against the USA, leaving behind match-winning form …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Harry Kane Effect
Harry Kane enters the summer of 2026 under the microscope. We rank …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid eye massive double swoop for Olise and Fernandez
Real Madrid prepare a massive £191 million double swoop for World Cup …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ange Postecoglou faces a brutal baptism in the 2026/27 Premier League season
Ange Postecoglou faces a difficult start against Brentford, with a schedule that …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Burnley's pursuit of Craig Bellamy hits a snag
Burnley is targeting Craig Bellamy for a managerial return, but the FAW …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
AC Milan are betting the house on youth while Leao drifts
AC Milan is hoarding youth prospects to distract from the stalled exit …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Ayyoub Bouaddi is the next target for Europe’s elite clubs
Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as one of football's premier midfield prospects. We …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's midfield medical room is a ticking clock for Slot
Liverpool's acquisition of Victor Munoz marks a shift in midfield strategy, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Strategic Crossroads at Aston Villa
Aston Villa enters the 2026-27 campaign balancing European gold with administrative and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Fixtures are out and the 2026/27 grind starts now
With the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures released, it is time to look …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mary Earps joining London City Lionesses is a massive gamble
Mary Earps leaving PSG for the second tier is either a genius …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's aggressive recruitment drive ignores defensive depth
Liverpool triggers a £34.5m release clause for Victor Munoz and pushes for …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Andoni Iraola faces a brutal reality check at Anfield
Andoni Iraola's opening day at St. James' Park is a tactical trap …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United's soft start is a trap they cannot afford to miss
Manchester United face a statistically favorable start to the 2026-27 season, but …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Carrick facing immediate selection crisis before opener
With nine stars unavailable for the opening of the 2026/27 season, Michael …
3 months, 3 weeks agoWorld Cup Goalscorers Who Are Actually Turning Up
Ranking the hottest goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup as group stages …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mexico vs. South Korea is the mid-week chaos we actually need
Raul Jimenez and Son Heung-min are taking center stage, but defensive lapses …
3 months, 3 weeks ago