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
Crystal Palace just nuked the Carabao Cup schedule
Crystal Palace hitting Europe is great for their fans but a massive …
2 days, 13 hours ago
Crystal Palace are 90 minutes away from rewriting the league pecking order
Crystal Palace are one win away from Europa League qualification. Here is …
2 days, 20 hours ago
Arsenal face defensive uncertainty as Timber recovery hits final hurdle
Arsenal's Champions League final against PSG looms, but Jurrien Timber's health remains …
2 days, 20 hours ago
Liverpool focus turns to Anthony Gordon after winger signs four-year deal
Liverpool move for Anthony Gordon after completing a winger signing on a …
2 days, 21 hours ago
The Pep Guardiola era finishes and the internet is losing its mind
The Pep Guardiola era at Manchester City is officially over, and the …
2 days, 21 hours ago
Barcelona strike gold with Anthony Gordon move
Barcelona have reached an agreement for Newcastle's Anthony Gordon in a deal …
2 days, 23 hours ago
Andoni Iraola is stalling on Milan as Premier League interest intensifies
Andoni Iraola is stalling on a move to AC Milan, citing family …
2 days, 23 hours ago
Barcelona throwing 70 million at Anthony Gordon is pure chaos
Newcastle offloads a winger for a massive profit, but does Barcelona know …
2 days, 23 hours ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From Manchester City's transfer power moves to the recurring injury crises in …
2 days, 23 hours agoKasper Schmeichel proves that even the best go out on their own terms
Kasper Schmeichel is hanging up his gloves, and football is losing one …
3 days, 8 hours ago
Chelsea transfer fire sale leaves Palmer and Jorgensen in limbo
Chelsea is bracing for a summer fire sale as Xabi Alonso looks …
3 days, 9 hours ago
Why Barcelona’s pursuit of Anthony Gordon feels like a tactical misfire
Deco and Barcelona are making a mistake pursuing Anthony Gordon. I break …
3 days, 9 hours ago
Pochettino's USMNT midfield gamble is already under fire
Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT roster reveal is done, but the real test is …
3 days, 9 hours ago
Ederson to United is the defensive fix Ten Hag desperately needs
Manchester United's pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson is a reactionary fix to a …
3 days, 11 hours ago
The UCL final is the real dress rehearsal for the World Cup
The 2026 Champions League final is not just a trophy hunt; it …
3 days, 11 hours ago
Top 10: The Definitive Kit Power Rankings for 2026
The 2026 World Cup kits are here, and the design race has …
3 days, 11 hours ago
Lawrence Shankland's move to Rangers is the ultimate vanity project
Lawrence Shankland is finally off to Rangers for a cool 5 million …
3 days, 11 hours ago
The World Cup squad deadline pressure is suffocating for injured stars
The World Cup squad submission deadline is creating a high-stakes conflict for …
3 days, 13 hours ago
Premier League autopsy: Fans are losing their minds over this season
Fan sentiment is currently a dumpster fire—and that's exactly how it should …
3 days, 14 hours ago
Arsenal have the tactical edge to settle their Champions League demons
With the Champions League final one day away, Arsenal’s tactical efficiency outweighs …
3 days, 21 hours ago