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
Chelsea's lost winger: Mudryk faces a career-defining shadow
As Chelsea navigates the fallout of Mykhailo Mudryk's potential four-year ban, the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's England tenure is already hitting turbulence
Thomas Tuchel's start as England manager is defined by tactical friction and …
6 months, 1 week ago
Jimmy Conrad (Call It What You Want (CBS Sports Golazo)): "We're hearing reports that Noah Kai Banks is maybe thinking Germany. He's thinking Germany at thi..."
Jimmy Conrad discusses Johnny Cardoso / USMNT depth, MLS manager sacking, Mexico …
6 months, 1 week ago
John McKenzie (Tifo Football Podcast): "FIFA has cut over $100 million from its operating budget for this summer's World Cup in North Ame..."
John McKenzie discusses World Cup 2026 budget, World Cup 2026 logistics and …
6 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool are entering a dangerous post-Salah era
Liverpool's reliance on Mohamed Salah has masked deep-seated tactical flaws. Replacing him …
6 months, 1 week ago
Kaya Kainak (Tifo Football Podcast): "Max Dowman scored Arsenal's second goal, writing himself into the record books as their youngest ..."
Kaya Kainak discusses Premier League tactical evolution, Premier League title race, Arsenal …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2026 football …
6 months, 1 week agoArsenal will crush the FA Cup final and break their trophy drought
Arsenal has the depth and technical edge to storm Wembley in May …
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Paul Watson (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "The Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the final with the result of the match be..."
Paul Watson discusses AFCON title stripping, Manchester City Champions League exit, Chelsea …
6 months, 1 week ago
DR Congo are World Cup bound after a 52-year wait
DR Congo has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 …
6 months, 1 week ago
Spurs are in open revolt as Roberto De Zerbi takes the hot seat
Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as manager, sparking …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
The 2026 season has been a whirlwind of tactical shifts, officiating firestorms, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From Italy's shock qualification exit to Tuchel's complicated start with England, these …
6 months, 1 week ago
John McKenzie (Tifo Football Podcast): "The big question about this whole piece is how much of this boils down to Manchester United just ..."
John McKenzie discusses Managerial changes, Manchester United finances, Glazer ownership/Debt on Tifo …
6 months, 1 week ago
The World Cup qualifying grind is officially eating giants for breakfast
The World Cup qualifiers in Solna, Prague, and Pristina proved that tactical …
6 months, 1 week ago
Viktor Gyokeres is the ultimate tactical pivot for Graham Potter
Graham Potter's success with Sweden relies on Viktor Gyokeres, but an over-reliance …
6 months, 1 week ago
De Zerbi is a ticking time bomb for Tottenham
Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival at Tottenham brings tactical risks and immediate friction …
6 months, 1 week ago
John McKenzie (Tifo Football Podcast): "It seemed as though Arsenal never really thought they were getting back into the game. It didn't ..."
John McKenzie discusses Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta management, Tottenham relegation …
6 months, 1 week agoKaya Kainak (Tifo Football Podcast): "I don't think it was just a case of Man City playing really, really well. I think Arsenal didn't ..."
Kaya Kainak discusses Arsenal tactical performance, Tottenham Hotspur relegation battle, England squad …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Can They Sustain It? Tracking the 2026 Season Trajectory
A deep dive into the clubs, managers, and tactical trends defining the …
6 months, 1 week ago