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
Tony Popovic is turning the Socceroos into a joyless, lethal machine
With the 2026 World Cup just a week away, Tony Popovic is …
4 months ago
Elliot Anderson injury status complicates Man City transfer plans
Manchester City's pursuit of Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson hinges on a …
4 months ago
Top 10 Modern Football Moments Ranked
A deep dive into the top 10 moments that have defined recent …
4 months, 1 week ago
Bernardo Silva's sudden pivot leaves City’s recruitment in limbo
Bernardo Silva's delay in confirming his next destination is stalling Manchester City's …
4 months, 1 week agoReal Madrid trying to poach an Arsenal star is the peak of 2026 chaos
Jose Mourinho wanting to raid Arsenal for £42m is the kind of …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's summer recruitment strategy targets Vlahovic and Rogers
Arsenal are gearing up for a busy summer after their title win, …
4 months, 1 week agoSinclair Armstrong’s move to Goztepe is a puzzling gamble for all involved
Sinclair Armstrong’s move to Goztepe highlights the disconnect between short-term financial maneuvering …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's managerial gamble is an algorithm-driven departure
With the 2026 World Cup just 8 days away, Liverpool's move to …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal fans are actually debating a Dusan Vlahovic reunion
Dusan Vlahovic is technically a free agent, and social media is already …
4 months, 1 week ago
The football world rallies around Ibrahima Konate
Ibrahima Konate opened up about a year of personal tragedy, and for …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's aggressive summer rebuild under Carrick kicks into gear
Manchester United confirm an initial midfield signing as the Carrick-led rebuild intensifies …
4 months, 1 week ago
Andoni Iraola at Anfield is the chaos move Liverpool fans didn't know they needed
The Liverpool fanbase is a mess, and the appointment of Andoni Iraola …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why hiring Iraola is either genius or a massive Liverpool blunder
Iraola is tipped to take over at Anfield, and the Liverpool fanbase …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United are treating their transfer strategy like a chaotic draft night
Manchester United has officially moved on from Rasmus Hojlund, confirming a £38million …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ollie Watkins is playing his way into the England starting XI
Ollie Watkins is forcing a tactical reassessment of the England front line, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Africa is bringing serious heat to the 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 World Cup kickoff just 8 days away, the community …
4 months, 1 week ago
Transfer gossip season is officially rotting our brains
It is that time of year again: transfer rumors, unrealistic expectations, and …
4 months, 1 week ago
England’s World Cup belief ignores the statistical wall
Kobbie Mainoo claims England can win the World Cup, yet historical data …
4 months, 1 week ago
Jude Bellingham gets the No 10 but the real England story is further back
Jude Bellingham has been confirmed as England's No 10 for the 2026 …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Michael Carrick wants Ederson at Old Trafford
Manchester United are moving for Atalanta's Ederson in a 35 million pound …
4 months, 1 week ago