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
Tuchel's England Selection Crisis: Why Trent Alexander-Arnold is the Focal Point
Thomas Tuchel's England reign faces a reality check as Arsenal stars withdraw …
6 months, 1 week ago
Luka Modric's next step: Why his future remains a locked door
Luka Modric enters his final months at Madrid with uncertainty looming. We …
6 months, 1 week ago
Scotland’s experiment in Liverpool is failing hard
Scotland's international friendly against Ivory Coast at Everton's home ground has turned …
6 months, 1 week ago
De Zerbi's Tottenham arrival is already a PR nightmare
Roberto De Zerbi's arrival at Tottenham is marred by controversy and an …
6 months, 1 week agoChampions League semi-finals are shaping up to be a total bloodbath
The 2026 UCL semifinals are looming and the tactical landscape is a …
6 months, 1 week agoPredicting the Champions League chaos: Who makes the Munich final?
Hold onto your seats: The Champions League semi-finals are set, and tactical …
6 months, 1 week agoReal Madrid and City are headed for a second leg collision course
Ignoring the hype, the UCL semi-finals will be decided by bench depth …
6 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United’s summer transfer chaos is already underway
Manchester United's transfer strategy is shifting from a rebuild to a frantic, …
6 months, 1 week ago
England vs Japan: Three things Gareth Southgate needs to prove at Wembley
England faces Japan at Wembley with mounting concerns over midfield balance and …
6 months, 1 week agoFive moments that will decide who makes the Champions League semi-finals
The Champions League quarter-final second legs are here, and these five tactical …
6 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham are flirting with disaster by hiring Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham has confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, and the reaction …
6 months, 1 week ago
Charlie Davies (Call It What You Want (CBS Sports Golazo)): "I want Pochettino to drop Gio Reyna in to start the game. Start the game. And it's literally a si..."
Charlie Davies discusses 2014 World Cup tactics, Johnny Cardoso form, USMNT tactics …
6 months, 1 week ago
Niall (Football Social Daily): "Mohamed Salah announced that he will be bringing the curtain down on his career with Liverpool at..."
Niall discusses Greatest African Premier League player, Liverpool squad rebuild, Mohamed Salah …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
Analyzing ten moments that redefined modern football, from Leicester City's miracle to …
6 months, 1 week ago
Nestory Irankunda is the electric spark the Socceroos were desperate for
Nestory Irankunda's backflipping, goal-scoring masterclass has the fanbase divided, but everyone agrees …
6 months, 1 week ago
AC Milan fans are losing their minds over the Andrej Kostic signing
AC Milan's signing of Andrej Kostic has the forums in a frenzy, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Tactical Shifts in Modern Football
The evolution of modern football is a series of forced tactical corrections. …
6 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham are walking into a self-inflicted disaster with the De Zerbi rumor
Tottenham's flirtation with Roberto De Zerbi is a tactical and PR misfire …
6 months, 1 week ago
Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona is hitting a brick wall
Marcus Rashford's move to Barcelona has hit a major snag as the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Napoli's Lukaku gamble is burning them to the ground
Romelu Lukaku’s strange disappearance from Napoli camp highlights a massive failure in …
6 months, 1 week ago