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 USMNT fans are having a complete meltdown over the Belgium friendly
With the 2026 World Cup exactly 75 days away, the USMNT takes …
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Japan expose the glaring tactical flaws Steve Clarke refuses to fix
A harsh tactical reality check against Hajime Moriyasu's high-pressing side proves Scotland …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Live Football Storylines Dominating the Weekend
From a brutal 3-0 WSL derby demolition to Ben White's unhinged Wembley …
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The measurable anomaly of Mohamed Salah's reign at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah didn't just break expected goals models at Liverpool — he …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How Ceri Holland exploited Everton's fatal defensive flaws in derby demolition
Liverpool dismantled Everton in the Merseyside derby, driven by Ceri Holland's ruthless …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal will exploit Real Madrid's transition flaws in the quarter-finals
Arsenal host Real Madrid in 10 days. Despite the Spanish side's pedigree, …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Holland's early penalty sets the tone as Liverpool dismantle Everton in WSL derby
Ceri Holland's clinical penalty gave Liverpool the early advantage against Everton, fundamentally …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Everton's derby disaster deepens: Hamstring tear wrecks defensive line
Liverpool didn't just take the points in their dominant derby win over …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Javier Hernandez is currently a jobless TikTok chef and it's absolute cinema
Javier Hernandez has gone viral for a 'shock career change' as a …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Messiest Moments From The International Break
The March international break delivered chaos, from hostile Wembley crowds booing Ben …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Pochettino is running out of time to fix the USMNT
With just 75 days until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, Mauricio …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why England's World Cup hopes rest on solving the Foden conundrum
Harry Maguire secured his spot on the plane to North America, but …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Max Allegri is the leading candidate for the AC Milan job
Massimiliano Allegri is the leading candidate to return to the AC Milan …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Roberto Martinez is taking a massive gamble with Portugal
With the 2026 World Cup just 75 days away, Roberto Martínez is …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Federico Chiesa's latest blow leaves Liverpool's winger depth in ruins
Federico Chiesa has suffered another setback, exposing the medical and tactical fragility …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United's shortest season in 35 years is finally breaking the players
Diogo Dalot admits the lack of European football is agonizing, while Bolton …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Man Utd fans are tearing each other apart over the latest manager leaks
Manchester United fans are clashing online over reports that Bruno Fernandes has …
6 months, 2 weeks agoEngland's World Cup dream is dying in Thomas Tuchel's tactical wasteland
With the World Cup just 75 days away, the Three Lions look …
6 months, 2 weeks ago