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
QPR's toothless attack will cost them automatic promotion
QPR had the chance to go top of the Championship at Charlton, …
4 weeks ago
Daniel Storey on The Totally Football Show: "They're going to win the league by 10 to 15 points. You look at Arsenal'...
Highlights and analysis from The Totally Football Show covering Last-gasp Liverpool take …
4 weeks ago
Anatomy of Contenders: Liverpool's Hybrid System, Arsenal's Depth & Chelsea's Chaos
An exhaustive tactical and structural breakdown of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football …
4 weeks ago
Anatomy of an Opening Weekend Crisis: Man Utd, Aston Villa, and Spurs Exposed
The Athletic FC Podcast's season opener provided an unvarnished audit of Premier …
4 weeks ago
Chelsea's midfield is in ruins while Xabi Alonso placates Estevao
Xabi Alonso is already holding crisis talks with Estevao Willian while fielding …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Anatomy of Resilience: Daryl Dike, Griezmann, and US Soccer
In an authoritative breakdown of the U.S. Soccer Podcast, Football Moments examines …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Pochettino's Youth Reset and the Dual-National Crucible: A USMNT Tactical Masterclass
An exhaustive analytical breakdown of Total Soccer Show's landmark assessment of Mauricio …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The 2026 Tactical Paradigm: Structural Anarchy, Superstar Friction, and the Hull Ambush
An exhaustive analytical breakdown of Total Soccer Show's season-opening review, deconstructing Manchester …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Lionel Messi buying Eldense turns La Liga 2 into a celebrity sandbox
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to buy La Liga 2 …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Top 10 Moments in Wolves Women’s Journey to Professional Football
From Ford Focus boots to full-time WSL2 contracts: ranking the top 10 …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Milan's wild wage structure and PSG's shot at European immortality
Serie A wage bills hit record numbers while AC Milan pay players …
4 weeks, 1 day agoMartin Ødegaard Has Finally Unlocked Arsenal's Killer Instinct
Martin Ødegaard has traded midfield safety passes for penalty-box havoc, giving Arsenal …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Rangers and Celtic face tricky midweek traps before Old Firm cup battle
Rangers host St Mirren while Celtic travel to St Johnstone on Wednesday …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Dortmund beat Villarreal on a night of hospital scares and 39 away fans
Konstantinos Karetsas suffered a medical scare, Serhou Guirassy scored at both ends, …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Inside Curtis Jones' £30m Inter move after his Bernabeu nightmare
An analytical breakdown of Curtis Jones' £30m summer move from Liverpool to …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Postseason Paradox: US Soccer's Governance Crisis and European Vanguard
As American players claim historic leadership roles across Europe's elite leagues, domestic …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Unshackled Genius: Cole Palmer, Xabi Alonso, and Chelsea's New Frontier
In an expansive dialogue on Men in Blazers, Cole Palmer unpacks his …
1 month ago
Beyond the Sidelines: Heath Pearce on USMNT Tactical Realities and Media Vulnerability
In an expansive dialogue on the U.S. Soccer Podcast, former USMNT defender …
1 month ago
Carrick's Manchester United face a tactical test ahead of derby week
With two goals conceded per match and a crucial week ahead, Michael …
1 month ago
Martin Odegaard's full recovery gives Arsenal the edge in Champions League
Martin Odegaard has overcome last season's injury troubles to lead Arsenal into …
1 month ago