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
Phil Foden just ended the Premier League title race with one flick of his boot
Phil Foden's physics-defying trivela assist against Chelsea didn't just win a game; …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Southampton's Spygate disaster might send Middlesbrough to Wembley
The Championship play-off final is the richest game in world football. This …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Why Michael Carrick is the tactical fix Manchester United finally agreed on
Manchester United have ended months of hesitation by agreeing to appoint interim …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Southampton’s tactical paranoia is the final ingredient for a Wembley win
Southampton's bizarre 'Spygate' incident and their extra-time victory over Middlesbrough reveal a …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Hearts and Celtic are one point apart and the title is on the line
With two games remaining, Hearts and Celtic are separated by just one …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Southampton survive Boro chaos but Spygate and scandal threaten Wembley trip
Southampton secured a late 2-1 aggregate victory over Middlesbrough, but touchline brawls, …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Middlesbrough's Spygate Outrage is Tearing Football Twitter Apart
Kim Hellberg's 'spygate' meltdown and Beth Mead's emotional Arsenal departure have sent …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Southampton's chaotic semi-final win is a tactical and moral mess
Southampton booked their ticket to Wembley with a late Shea Charles winner, …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Beth Mead's Heartbreak Arsenal Exit is a Brutal Reality
Beth Mead will leave Arsenal at the end of the season, a …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Arsenal's summer rebuild: Why Declan Rice is facing a tactical sacrifice
Declan Rice won't be sold this summer, but Arsenal's transfer plans indicate …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Messi's new contract proves MLS is completely broken
The latest MLSPA salary drop reveals Lionel Messi got a massive raise …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Southampton and Boro are fighting for £200m in a total legal mess
Southampton host Middlesbrough in a play-off second leg overshadowed by a bizarre …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Casemiro is right about Gareth Bale, but Ronaldo fans can't handle it
Casemiro told Rio Ferdinand that Gareth Bale is the most complete player …
2 weeks, 4 days agoCarragher Swaps the Studio for the Dugout. We've Seen This Movie Before.
Jamie Carragher thinks his tactical genius on Monday Night Football translates to …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Why Pep Guardiola's VAR meltdown is a warning shot for Crystal Palace
The Manchester City boss has drawn a line in the sand regarding …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Top 10: Football's Most Outrageous Touchline and Off-Pitch Moments
From Spygate to flying kicks, we rank the 10 most explosive touchline …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Millwall's Play-Off Exit Actually Has Fans Smiling And It Is Weirding Me Out
The Lions crashed out of the Championship play-offs against Hull City, but …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Pep Guardiola just called PL refs a coin flip and fans are losing it
Pep Guardiola's comments calling Premier League officiating a 'flip of a coin' …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Southampton and Boro just turned the Championship into a wrestling ring
Southampton and Middlesbrough turned their touchline into a wrestling ring, proving that …
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Arsenal face defensive crisis as Ben White ruled out for the season
Ben White is out for the remainder of the season with a …
2 weeks, 4 days ago