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
Michael Carrick takes the kids to Ireland and the stakes couldn't be higher
Manchester United's youth experiment in Ireland is either a genius move or …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Liverpool Power Rankings
From Arne Slot's stability to the escalating ticket protests, here is the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Championship promotion race is turning into a messy car crash
Coventry City’s promotion push obscures a deeper problem: the Championship chasing pack …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Conor Coady's frightening injury signals a dark moment for Championship grit
Watching Conor Coady hit the deck against Watford wasn't just another injury …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal and Leeds are spiraling in the worst possible way
Arsenal's trophy hopes are dimming alongside a mounting injury crisis, while Leeds …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Lincoln City’s 65-year wait ends as the Championship gets a reality check
Lincoln City ends a 65-year drought, but behind them, the race for …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are balancing on a knife-edge as the title race turns frantic
Arsenal's domestic title challenge faces a nervous reality check as tactical inconsistencies …
1 month, 3 weeks agoViktor Gyökeres is the striker Arsenal need to anchor their title charge
Arsenal's hunt for a marquee striker leads them to Viktor Gyökeres. With …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Madrid struggles highlight massive risk for Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Madrid faces a setback as a recurring hamstring …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Could Cristian Romero leave Tottenham after his father confirms release clause?
Cristian Romero's father has confirmed a release clause in the defender's contract, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The toll of the international break: Premiership squads stretched thin
The return of the Scottish Premiership has revealed major injury concerns, forcing …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Middlesbrough’s sluggish draw leaves automatic promotion in the balance
Middlesbrough's bid for automatic promotion hit a speed bump after a lackluster …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Manchester Football Figures Defining 2026
Bernardo Silva's exit highlights a year of upheaval in Manchester, joined by …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal eye summer overhaul as Gyokeres links intensify
Arsenal's managerial pressure mounts as Arteta prioritizes a striker overhaul, with Viktor …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Leeds United are dancing with giants after that FA Cup marathon
Leeds United's FA Cup heroics come at a cost. With the Championship …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rangers hold a hidden card for next season's Champions League
Rangers face a unique calculation to bypass Champions League qualifiers next season, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
When desperation breeds chaos: Europe's relegation nightmares
From Sevilla's training ground unrest to Van Persie's attacking woes, relegation pressure …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Decline of Arsenal's FA Cup Dominance
Arsenal's 2026 season is unraveling. From the women's team exit at Borehamwood …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
West Ham's goalkeeper crisis deepens after FA Cup heartbreak
West Ham United's goalkeeping crisis escalated during their FA Cup exit, leaving …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg just dropped a 6-3 fever dream
Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg turned their 'plastico' rivalry into a 6-3 goal-fest …
1 month, 3 weeks ago