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
England injury concerns mount as World Cup kickoff looms
England's World Cup preparation faces a physical crisis as poor weather at …
4 months ago
Football legends face their toughest battles off the pitch
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 looms, the football world grapples with …
4 months ago
World Cup injury crisis: Final friendly risks cloud start of 2026 tournament
Final World Cup friendlies risk key injuries as Portugal and England wrap …
4 months ago
Kieran McKenna and the Ipswich tactical paradox
Ipswich secured 96 points with a high-risk system, but their defensive exposure …
4 months ago
Man Utd transfer window: The reality behind the window overhaul
Manchester United are aggressively clearing out the squad while targeting value-based signings. …
4 months ago
Rafael Leão is packing his bags and Milan should let him go
Rafael Leão’s recent comments about his time at the San Siro signify …
4 months ago
FIFA's reputation hangs by a thread as the World Cup kicks off
As the 2026 World Cup begins, FIFA's mismanagement—highlighted by the exclusion of …
4 months ago
The Aviva Stadium’s bid for the 2029 Women’s Champions League final
The FAI makes a play for the 2029 Women's Champions League final …
4 months ago
Chelsea's clearing house signals a radical shift under Alonso
Four departures confirm a shift at Chelsea, but Xabi Alonso faces a …
4 months ago
Bournemouth eyes another Mandas loan as keeper battle intensifies
Bournemouth remains focused on squad stability as they eye a return for …
4 months ago
The World Cup kickoff is here and the ghost of 2010 is still haunting us
The World Cup returns tomorrow, and it’s time to stop romanticizing 2010 …
4 months agoSunderland is playing a dangerous game with this rebuild
Sunderland is clearing house and chasing a big-name signing, but the math …
4 months ago
Arsenal and England are drifting toward a fitness crisis
Bukayo Saka's workload is pushing him toward a physical collapse, and it …
4 months ago
Top 10 Moments: The 2026 Season So Far
A deep dive into the defining moments of mid-2026, covering the highs …
4 months ago
Uzbekistan are the wildcard nobody wants to face in 2026
Fabio Cannavaro has transformed Uzbekistan into a tactical wildcard. With the World …
4 months ago
Tuchel’s Saka admission is the start of an England headache
Thomas Tuchel's admission regarding Bukayo Saka's fitness is shaking the England fanbase …
4 months ago
Bukayo Saka enters World Cup under injury cloud as Tuchel manages load
Thomas Tuchel is closely managing Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of the 2026 …
4 months agoThomas Tuchel is walking into a disaster with Bukayo Saka
Thomas Tuchel is gambling with Bukayo Saka's career, and England's World Cup …
4 months ago
West Ham is rotting from the boardroom down
West Ham United is teetering on the edge of a boardroom collapse …
4 months ago
Thomas Tuchel faces a massive gamble with Bukayo Saka
Thomas Tuchel's reliance on an injured Bukayo Saka threatens England's 2026 World …
4 months ago