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's captaincy drama and the Kane status update before kickoff
The England captaincy drama is reaching a fever pitch, but does any …
4 months ago
Arsenal suffer massive blow as Jurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup
Jurrien Timber is officially out of the 2026 World Cup after a …
4 months ago
Jurrien Timber out of World Cup as Netherlands scramble for cover
Jurrien Timber is out of the 2026 World Cup with a groin …
4 months ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the 2025-26 Season
The 2025-26 season saw a blend of tactical brilliance and chaotic administrative …
4 months ago
Denmark faces a grim reality as the World Cup countdown begins
Denmark enters the World Cup under a dark cloud after Christian Eriksen's …
4 months ago
Steve Clarke's tactical gamesmanship is already backfiring
A deep dive into why Steve Clarke's pre-tournament preparation is raising eyebrows, …
4 months ago
Manchester United are betting big on a Midfield Restructuring
Manchester United are aggressively targeting Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, but the …
4 months ago
Thomas Tuchel's England selection headache is officially here
Thomas Tuchel is threatening to drop Jude Bellingham for England's World Cup …
4 months ago
Christian Eriksen and the reality of elite sport with an ICD
A deep dive into the medical reality of playing professional football with …
4 months ago
Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes hits a snag
Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes has hit a critical roadblock ahead …
4 months ago
Sarina Wiegman is gambling on pain to fix England before the World Cup
Sarina Wiegman’s claim that England needed a humbling loss to Spain is …
4 months ago
Harry Kane enters the World Cup as the undisputed Ballon d'Or frontrunner
Harry Kane enters the World Cup as the Ballon d'Or favorite after …
4 months ago
Top 10: Iconic World Cup Moments That Defined the Modern Era
From the extravagance of England's Kansas base to the tactical gamble Thomas …
4 months ago
Andy Robertson is Scotland's ultimate survivor
Andy Robertson is closing in on the all-time Scotland cap record, showing …
4 months ago
Jude Bellingham's England status under fire as Thomas Tuchel retools for 2026
Jude Bellingham is facing a tactical crossroads as Thomas Tuchel challenges his …
4 months ago
Cammy Devlin sits at a career crossroads as Hearts demand loyalty
Cammy Devlin's potential exit from Hearts highlights a statistical gap between his …
4 months ago
A tragic loss for Kosovo football as Fatjon Bunjaku passes
A somber look at the passing of 22-year-old Kosovo youth international Fatjon …
4 months ago
The fading light of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool concludes not with a roar, but with …
4 months agoToby Alderweireld is right about the rot at Tottenham
Toby Alderweireld is calling for a culture reset at Tottenham, and he …
4 months ago
Luka Modric is turning the World Cup into his personal farewell tour
Luka Modric remains the beating heart of Croatia at age 40, but …
4 months ago