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
Dominik Szoboszlai targeted in Belfast as Hungary's Nations League slumps
Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez faced relentless boos in Belfast as Hungary's …
1 week, 2 days ago
Why Ruben Amorim is misusing Goncalo Ramos at AC Milan
AC Milan face a €25 million financial loss and a tactical crisis …
1 week, 2 days ago
The City Earthquake, Catalonian Spacing, and Spain's Structural Supremacy
An investigative breakdown of the Tifo Football Podcast's analysis into Manchester City's …
1 week, 2 days ago
Cesc Fabregas & the Paradox of Genius: From Maverick Playmaker to Como's Dugout Architect
An exhaustive tactical and historical breakdown of Cesc Fabregas' legacy following The …
1 week, 2 days ago
Thirty years after Euro 96, Czech football faces a grim reality check
Thirty years after their miraculous Euro '96 run, the Czech Republic host …
1 week, 2 days ago
Man City found guilty on majority of 115 charges but battle is far from over
City were found guilty of most of their 115 financial charges after …
1 week, 2 days ago
England lost to Spain but the Nations League is actually working
England's Wembley defeat to Spain showed why UEFA's Nations League has replaced …
1 week, 3 days ago
The Systemic Reckoning: Inside Manchester City’s Financial Verdict
A watershed ruling finding Manchester City guilty across 114 of 115 Premier …
1 week, 3 days agoArsenal can pass all day but Chelsea still own the matches that matter
Alyssa Thompson's strike gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Stamford …
1 week, 3 days ago
England lost to Spain again, so why is nobody screaming at Thomas Tuchel?
Spain outclassed England at Wembley, but a wild 30-minute revival saved Thomas …
1 week, 4 days ago
Tuchel's England look completely rattled by Man City's guilty verdict
England's 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley exposed tactical panic and individual …
1 week, 4 days ago
Thomas Tuchel just threw England's goalkeeping hierarchy into complete chaos
Jordan Pickford held the England shirt for nearly a decade. Now Thomas …
1 week, 4 days ago
Man City found guilty on 114 charges as Khaldoon claims nothing has changed
Manchester City were found guilty on 114 financial charges, triggering furious fan …
1 week, 4 days ago
Pochettino Youth Wave, Man City FFP Fears & USMNT Reality
An exhaustive analytical breakdown of the latest 'Alexi Lalas State of the …
1 week, 4 days ago
Tuchel's England collapse again as Spain expose a familiar 55-minute flaw
England surrendered a 2-1 lead against Spain at Wembley as Harry Kane's …
1 week, 4 days ago
Premier League transfer rumors reveal a dangerous trend of tactical panic
As Manchester City solidify Erling Haaland's contract foundation, rivals like Liverpool and …
1 week, 4 days ago
Ireland voted to play Israel, but this Nations League game is pure chaos
Republic of Ireland players spent five hours debating a boycott before voting …
1 week, 4 days ago
Scotland fixed their tactical flaw in Slovenia, but the goal drought lives on
Sebastien Pocognoli's Scotland debut featured a sharp tactical turnaround in Ljubljana, but …
1 week, 5 days agoMan City played with fire by benching Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp at Charlton
Man City scraped a 1-0 win at Charlton after benching Bunny Shaw …
1 week, 5 days ago
Man City are guilty, but stripping their titles would be total chaos
Manchester City have been found guilty of financial breaches, but taking away …
1 week, 5 days ago