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
AC Milan managerial uncertainty threatens summer recruitment plans
Massimiliano Allegri and Igli Tare are reportedly nearing the exit at San …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Why Mateus Fernandes is the exact midfielder Arsenal need right now
Arsenal's reported interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is more than just …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Arne Slot's Liverpool collapse is mirroring a classic FSG mistake
Arne Slot insists he isn't leaving Liverpool, but the underlying metrics and …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Celtic are about to win the league despite the Wilfried Nancy chaos
Celtic are set to clinch the SPFL title against Hearts this weekend, …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Why Khadija Shaw already won the WSL Player of the Season debate
Manchester City's star striker headlines the eight-player shortlist, but her overwhelming dominance …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Man United's midfield rebuild starts with Ederson as Carrick gets the green light
Manchester United are racing to secure Atalanta's Ederson as Michael Carrick nears …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
FA Cup Final: City's Dominance Divides the Football Faithful
The football world is abuzz (and bickering) ahead of the FA Cup …
2 weeks, 2 days agoFrance’s World Cup squad has zero excuses to lose this tournament
France just announced a roster that looks like a cheat code, but …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
France's World Cup squad has a fatal tactical flaw built around its biggest stars
Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man squad led by Mbappe and Ballon …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: The Wildest Football Moments of the Modern Era
From touchline espionage to World Cup meltdowns, football is defined as much …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Mateta's shock France call-up changes everything for their World Cup hopes
Jean-Philippe Mateta is heading to the World Cup. Didier Deschamps has finally …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Walsall finally make their move with the Grant appointment
Walsall have moved quickly to appoint Grant as their new head coach …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in modern football, …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Celtic need more than luck to survive their final league stretch
Celtic's reliance on peripheral play and shaky VAR decisions hides a deeper …
2 weeks, 2 days agoAC Milan's 'Ritiro' Obsession Is a Joke That Stopped Being Funny
AC Milan keeps turning to the 'ritiro' as a solution for poor …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Man United's nostalgia trip masks a brutal summer reality
The new 1970s retro kit is a beautiful distraction from a broken …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The brutal numbers that prove May football is built entirely on fear
Tactical idealism dies in May. A look at the grim xG numbers …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Arsenal's midfield rethink: Why Declan Rice is facing the exit door
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move to sell Declan Rice to facilitate …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Phil Foden is dragging Man City back into the title race
Manchester City needed a spark against Crystal Palace, and Phil Foden delivered. …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Oliver Glasner just said what the rest of the league is thinking
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner surrendered to the inevitable after a 3-0 …
2 weeks, 3 days ago