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
Sam Lee (The Athletic FC Podcast): "I still don't think he fully knows what he's going to do in the summer to be honest. I think he's..."
Sam Lee on The Athletic FC Podcast: key quotes on Sunderland vs …
2 months ago
Chelsea’s balance sheet is a disaster and the Premier League is losing its mind
Chelsea is posting record losses, Maguire is in the FA's crosshairs, and …
2 months ago
Mark Chapman (Football Daily (BBC Radio 5 Live)): "In my working lifetime, and probably in my lifetime, I've never gone into less than 100 days to a..."
Mark Chapman on Football Daily (BBC Radio 5 Live): key quotes on …
2 months ago
Mauricio Pochettino (USA Soccercast): "I think to give the possibility, even if he's not playing too much in his club, if it can be very..."
Mauricio Pochettino on USA Soccercast: key quotes on World Cup roster competition, …
2 months ago
Melanie Barcenas (Futbol Americas (ESPN)): "I think it's really cool to have another top player from San Diego coming. I think it's amazing t..."
Melanie Barcenas on Futbol Americas (ESPN): key quotes on Katarina Macario signing …
2 months ago
Son Heung-min's hamstring setback leaves Spurs exposed for final stretch
Son Heung-min's Grade 2 hamstring tear sidelines him for the remainder of …
2 months ago
Landon Donovan (Unfiltered Soccer with Donovan and Howard): "This U.S. team in this World Cup gets to the quarterfinals. If there is a time that they could wi..."
Landon Donovan on Unfiltered Soccer with Donovan and Howard: key quotes on …
2 months ago
James Richardson (The Totally Football Show): "Barcelona in the early game on Wednesday blew Newcastle away 7-2, 8-3 on aggregate. That's the jo..."
James Richardson on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Tottenham relegation …
2 months ago
James Richardson (The Totally Football Show): "Liverpool and Mo Salah announced that this season will be his last at Anfield. He is one of the m..."
James Richardson on The Totally Football Show: key quotes on Premier League …
2 months ago
Newcastle's summer strategy is a total coin flip
Newcastle United are facing a chaotic summer that will define their future, …
2 months ago
Jeremie Frimpong faces another setback during international break
Jeremie Frimpong has picked up a hamstring injury on international duty, throwing …
2 months ago
Italy just fumbled their golden ticket to the World Cup
Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is more than …
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Barry Glendinning (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "The day everyone realised Spurs are getting relegated. Still sounds weird to say it out loud."
Barry Glendinning discusses Tottenham relegation battle, Old Firm violence, Tottenham manager rumors …
2 months ago
The World Cup's 48-team chaos is finally here
The World Cup field is set following Tuesday's playoffs. With 48 teams …
2 months ago
Italian football is currently a dumpster fire with no way out
Italy has officially missed out on their third straight World Cup, confirming …
2 months ago
Brentford’s tactical evolution hinges on Thiago’s recent breakthrough
Thiago's first Brazil goal offers Brentford a tactical lifeline. Is it enough …
2 months ago
Chelsea's record-breaking loss is a math problem no manager can fix
Chelsea's 901 million pound pre-tax loss changes the club's narrative from tactical …
2 months ago
Niall (Football Social Daily): "Three months without a domestic win. Three months without a Premier League win for a big six club."
Niall discusses Tottenham Hotspur form, Liverpool injury update, Tottenham Hotspur relegation battle …
2 months ago
Spain's friendly against Egypt leaves a sour taste after racist abuse
The Spain-Egypt friendly finished in a dull stalemate, but the fallout from …
2 months ago
Man Utd's midfield overhaul: Why the race for Elliot Anderson matters
Manchester United's pursuit of Elliot Anderson is heating up, but they trail …
2 months ago