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: Most Decisive Moments in Football History
From the cynical Hand of God to the tactical shift of the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's transfer strategy is hiding an obvious missing piece
Arsenal's failure to bridge the title gap rests on a 14% conversion …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool’s hollow title defense reflects a deeper recruitment failure
Liverpool's failed title defense was a failure of structure and recruitment, not …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool miss out as Real Madrid move for Denzel Dumfries
Real Madrid are hijacking Liverpool's pursuit of Denzel Dumfries as the Inter …
4 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's England Squad Picks Hint at Tactical Shake-up
Jude Bellingham is officially England's No 10 for the World Cup, signaling …
4 months, 1 week ago
Jordan Henderson has a sweaty plan for England's World Cup hopes
Jordan Henderson wants England to sweat it out in Florida to prep …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scotland focus on the pitch despite the noise around Israel
Scotland enters a volatile international window with focus centered on the pitch, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Ollie Watkins is England’s secret weapon for the 2026 World Cup
Ollie Watkins fought his way into Tuchel’s England squad. I explain why …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal target Julian Alvarez as PSG deal stalls for youth prospect
Arsenal shifts focus to Julian Alvarez as PSG secures Junior Kroupi. Tactical …
4 months, 1 week ago
Fulham pivot to McKenna after Marco Silva exit signs
Marco Silva confirms his departure from Fulham after five years, with Kieran …
4 months, 1 week ago
Kieran McKenna emerges as Fulham’s primary target for post-Silva transition
Fulham is moving fast to line up Kieran McKenna as a replacement …
4 months, 1 week ago
Marco Silva is ditching Fulham and the internet is losing its mind
Marco Silva is leaving Fulham for Benfica, and the internet is predictably …
4 months, 1 week ago
The State of Crystal Palace: 10 Defining Variables for the Future
Crystal Palace faces a pivotal summer with managerial flux, scouting risks, and …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's Pre-Summer Injury Reality Check
Manchester United is preparing for a massive squad overhaul, but persistent fitness …
4 months, 1 week ago
Rodri is right to pause his future until after the World Cup
Rodri's decision to delay contract talks until after the 2026 World Cup …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ghana dragging Thomas Partey out for a friendly is a PR disaster
Carlos Queiroz is taking a massive gamble by calling up Thomas Partey …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Arsenal holding firm on Declan Rice is their smartest move this summer
Arsenal are facing relentless pressure from Real Madrid to sell Declan Rice, …
4 months, 1 week agoFrance and Brazil are on a collision course to ruin everyone’s bracket
With the 2026 World Cup bracket starting to take shape, it is …
4 months, 1 week agoThe World Cup bracket is a disaster waiting to happen
The 2026 World Cup bracket is a logistical disaster that favors the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool’s managerial carousel turns toward Andoni Iraola
Liverpool are pivoting to Andoni Iraola following the dismissal of Arne Slot. …
4 months, 1 week ago