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
Why everyone is furious about Tuchel's vanishing England squad
Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad is dropping like flies, and the internet …
2 months ago
Why WSL fans are fighting over this weekend's free TV streams
Sky Sports is broadcasting two WSL games for free this weekend, and …
2 months ago
Alessia Russo just humiliated Tottenham's defense in 45 minutes
Alessia Russo smashed a first-half hat-trick as Arsenal hammered Tottenham 5-2 at …
2 months ago
Spurs fans protest De Zerbi while Sean Dyche laughs them off in a pub
With Spurs staring down a relegation battle under Igor Tudor, the fanbase …
2 months agoWhy the great England squad exodus makes perfect sense right now
The outrage machine is in overdrive about players ditching the England squad, …
2 months ago
Manchester United’s £190m midfield crisis requires a ruthless tactical reset
With the Premier League set to return, Manchester United's impending managerial shift …
2 months ago
Why Arsenal are targeting Alvarez, Kvaratskhelia and a Chelsea wildcard
Arsenal are preparing a massive summer overhaul. From Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to …
2 months ago
Why Scotland's tedious Japan defeat should worry Steve Clarke
With just 75 days until the World Cup, Scotland's passive 1-0 loss …
2 months ago
Arsenal are ready to break the bank for Julian Alvarez and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal are leading the race for Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid block …
2 months ago
Senegal's Stade de France rebellion and the tactical cost of defiance
Senegal paraded their stripped AFCON trophy in Paris ahead of a clash …
2 months ago
Top 10: Thomas Tuchel's Brutal England Centre-Back Pecking Order
Thomas Tuchel has handed Harry Maguire a harsh reality check ahead of …
2 months ago
Liverpool's 10-player derby win is a fitness nightmare
Liverpool secured a 3-2 derby win over Everton with ten players. While …
2 months ago
Newcastle edge Spurs in race to sign Man City's James Trafford
Newcastle United have reportedly overtaken Tottenham Hotspur in the pursuit of Manchester …
2 months agoArsenal face a severe tactical test against a reborn Spurs side
The North London Derby brings unique pressure. Arsenal are heavy favorites, but …
2 months ago
Why USMNT fans are having a complete meltdown over the Belgium friendly
With the 2026 World Cup exactly 75 days away, the USMNT takes …
2 months agoMilan needs to cash in on Fikayo Tomori before the Premier League wakes up
AC Milan is shifting to a three-man backline, which means Fikayo Tomori …
2 months agoJapan expose the glaring tactical flaws Steve Clarke refuses to fix
A harsh tactical reality check against Hajime Moriyasu's high-pressing side proves Scotland …
2 months ago
Top 10 Live Football Storylines Dominating the Weekend
From a brutal 3-0 WSL derby demolition to Ben White's unhinged Wembley …
2 months ago
Man United's physical collapse against City exposes severe squad fatigue
Manchester City's 3-0 demolition of Manchester United highlighted a massive gap in …
2 months ago
The measurable anomaly of Mohamed Salah's reign at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah didn't just break expected goals models at Liverpool — he …
2 months ago