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
De Zerbi is the wrong fit for this Tottenham project
Roberto De Zerbi is being touted for the Spurs job, but his …
6 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's pursuit of Anderson: Logic versus the reality of a rebuild
Manchester United's interest in Anderson is heating up, but does the tactical …
6 months, 1 week ago
France’s new attack is a nightmare for every World Cup contender
With a revitalized attack featuring Olise and Cherki, France is shifting gears—but …
6 months, 1 week ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "I think we have the quality that we could maybe do something special like what you saw from South..."
Clint Dempsey discusses Mauricio Pochettino rumors, USMNT striker analysis, World Cup 2026 …
6 months, 1 week ago
Real Madrid's obsession with Enzo Fernandez ignores their biggest weakness
Real Madrid's pursuit of Enzo Fernandez highlights a major strategic flaw in …
6 months, 1 week agoHarry Maguire staying at Old Trafford is a massive self-own by United
Manchester United has officially extended Harry Maguire's contract, proving once again that …
6 months, 1 week ago
Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade is running out of time to convince the doubters
Nick Woltemade is under fire from German media for poor decision-making at …
6 months, 1 week ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "Gio Reyna is an incredible singular creative. He seems to take it to another level, another gear,..."
Clint Dempsey discusses Mauricio Pochettino future/rumors, 2026 World Cup expectations, USMNT striker …
6 months, 1 week ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "We started out really well, but we just never came out in the second half. They rolled us over an..."
Clint Dempsey discusses USMNT vs Portugal preview, USMNT mentality, USMNT defensive struggles …
6 months, 1 week agoThe World Cup 2026 group stage is a bloated disaster waiting to happen
FIFA's 2026 expansion turns the World Cup into a bloated, confusing mess …
6 months, 1 week ago
Elliot Anderson is the most bizarre lock for England's World Cup squad
Elliot Anderson's meteoric rise to England's World Cup squad despite only six …
6 months, 1 week agoThe Conference League remains football’s most chaotic fever dream
It is a beautiful, messy, and disorganized tournament that manages to be …
6 months, 1 week agoEuropa League second legs are going to be absolute carnage
Forget the tactical mumbo-jumbo; the Europa League second legs are about who …
6 months, 1 week agoEuropa League quarterfinals are the ultimate chaotic playground
The Europa League quarterfinals are where real football demons live, and the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea's defensive depth chart takes another hit with Cucurella injury
Marc Cucurella is out for 6-8 weeks with a grade two hamstring …
6 months, 1 week ago
Real Madrid Circling Enzo Isn't a Rumor, It's an Obituary
A single line in a gossip column about Enzo Fernandez and Real …
6 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: That's World-Class
What separates the great from the truly elite in football? It's the …
6 months, 1 week ago
Salah's Liverpool Exit: Euro Giants Make Offers as Egypt Chief Slams MLS
With Mohamed Salah's Liverpool departure confirmed for this summer, the Egyptian national …
6 months, 1 week ago
AEW Dynasty arrives with more questions than answers
AEW Dynasty arrives today with the company needing a clean, focused performance …
6 months, 1 week ago
Tuchel's England Already Faces a Referendum at Wembley
After a hugely disappointing draw against Uruguay, the pressure is on Thomas …
6 months, 1 week ago