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: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Football Season
From Manchester City's legal gridlock to Algeria's emergence as a dark horse, …
4 months ago
Real Madrid elections devolve into chaos over Haaland claims
Real Madrid's presidential election has veered into absurdity after a candidate used …
4 months ago
Liverpool fans are losing their minds over Iraola's short contract
Andoni Iraola's two-year contract has sent Liverpool fans into a spiral of …
4 months ago
Andoni Iraola faces a brutal reality check at Anfield
Andoni Iraola takes the helm at Liverpool with a daunting mandate: fix …
4 months ago
Arsenal's summer strategy is looking like a high-stakes gamble
Arsenal's post-Champions League reset is underway. With eight departures and rumors of …
4 months ago
Omar Berrada has a massive math problem at Manchester United
Manchester United's wage bill is an outlier, and Omar Berrada must cut …
4 months ago
Kylian Mbappé eyes World Cup glory before pivotal summer transition
Kylian Mbappé enters the 2026 World Cup as the centerpiece of France's …
4 months ago
Hearts are splashing cash and the Tynecastle message boards are on fire
Hearts are betting big on Malachi Fagan-Walcott, and the fan reaction is …
4 months ago
Chelsea lead race for Dusan Vlahovic as Xabi Alonso hunts first signing
Chelsea are pushing for Dusan Vlahovic as Tottenham hunt alternatives and Manchester …
4 months ago
Argentina's 10,500-mile odyssey is the ultimate qualification test
Three fans cycled 10,500 miles to Kansas City, a journey spanning 40 …
4 months ago
Why the Calvin Miller move to Hearts is a massive gamble
Calvin Miller's move to Hearts is a bold step that highlights the …
4 months ago
Thomas Tuchel's set-piece obsession will define England's World Cup
Thomas Tuchel is banking on dead-ball dominance to carry England, but his …
4 months ago
Liverpool enters dangerous territory after Arne Slot's abrupt exit
As Liverpool deals with the fallout of Arne Slot's exit, tactical inefficiencies …
4 months ago
FIFA is jeopardizing fan safety for a logistical headache
FIFA's last-minute ban on reusable water bottles at the 2026 World Cup …
4 months ago
FIFA's hydration policy for the World Cup is a dehydration disaster
FIFA's last-minute ban on reusable water bottles at the 2026 World Cup …
4 months agoLiverpool’s front office is burning down right before the season starts
Liverpool's front office is in total disarray as FSG meddles in internal …
4 months ago
Manchester City's chaotic summer transition begins with Forest and Chelsea talks
Manchester City's summer transfer strategy is in full swing, balancing a delicate …
4 months ago
Real Madrid's election circus is overshadowing the actual squad strategy
Real Madrid's presidential race has turned their transfer strategy into a campaign …
4 months ago
Thomas Tuchel's brutal England selection signals a tactical reset
Thomas Tuchel's brutal England selection signals a tactical reset for the 2026 …
4 months ago
Andoni Iraola to Liverpool is a high-risk gamble
Andoni Iraola’s imminent move to Liverpool marks a shift toward high-intensity pressing, …
4 months ago