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
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
Jules (The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN)): "For me, Slot is the biggest problem here. I really believe he won't be there next season regardle..."
Jules on The Gab and Juls Show (ESPN): key quotes on Arne …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Napoli’s Defining Moments and Figures
Ranking the ten most significant movements in Napoli's history, from the arrival …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool internal tension boils over after FA Cup exit
Liverpool's FA Cup exit reveals deep-seated defensive issues and internal tension as …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Robin van Persie and Raheem Sterling are running out of time at Feyenoord
Feyenoord's title hopes have evaporated following a dismal 0-0 draw against Volendam. …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's inability to kill off Dundee threatens the title race
Celtic's recent performance against Dundee shows glaring tactical cracks, specifically in their …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Celtic's tactical stagnation at Dens Park
Celtic's failure at Dens Park reveals a alarming preference for lateral, low-tempo …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The inevitable quiet exit of Bernardo Silva from Manchester City
Pep Lijnders’ comments on Bernardo Silva signal the end of an era …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea and Liverpool are rewriting the FA Cup narrative
A deep dive into the FA Cup quarter-finals where youth talent thrived …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face mounting pressure as medical staff confirm latest setbacks
Arsenal's thin squad depth is under the microscope as injury concerns grow …
1 month, 3 weeks agoThe FA Cup Final 2026 presents a massive headache for the establishment
The 2026 FA Cup Final isn't just a game; it's a high-stakes …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWhy Manchester City is sleepwalking into an FA Cup disaster
Manchester City is looking stagnant and vulnerable. I'm betting on a major …
1 month, 3 weeks agoThe FA Cup final is broken and nobody wants to fix it
The FA Cup has lost its magic, traded for tactical boredom and …
1 month, 3 weeks agoFrom the Pitch to the Living Room: Essential Gear for the Serious Fan
We’ve tested everything from training shorts to tournament-branded balls to help you …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Erling Haaland finds his rhythm just when Manchester City need it most
Erling Haaland's resurgence at Manchester City arrives at the perfect time as …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Leeds United's long road back to Wembley is validation for Daniel Farke
Leeds United's 39-year wait for an FA Cup semi-final is over, but …
1 month, 3 weeks agoStruijk just dragged Leeds out of the FA Cup grave
Pascal Struijk just buried the demons of 1987. Leeds is headed to …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Chaos in the dugout and empty shirts in the boardroom
From a non-league headbutt to a Premier League sponsorship crisis, football's current …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face a reality check after the Southampton collapse
Arsenal's FA Cup exit to Southampton has exposed flaws that must be …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The FA Cup quarter-finals highlight a sport losing its common sense
A tactical breakdown of the West Ham-Leeds FA Cup tie, overshadowed by …
1 month, 3 weeks ago