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
Klopp is the perfect antidote to Germany's over-engineered failures
Jürgen Klopp's appointment as Germany head coach marks the end of Julian …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England are walking straight into a Norwegian trap
Thomas Tuchel's England faces a major tactical challenge in their World Cup …
2 months, 4 weeks agoThe Premier Sports Cup is the chaotic fever dream we actually need
Forget the transfer rumors, the Premier Sports Cup is the messy, glorious …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
David Beckham’s transformation from player to American cultural monument
David Beckham’s transition to a national American phenomenon has seen him capture …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Scottish Premiership transfer window is officially chaos
The summer transfer window is heating up fast. From Rangers snagging Hearts …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Jordan Henderson is out of the World Cup after a freak celebration fall
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of the 2026 World …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
England vs Norway is a clash of two very different kings
England and Norway are about to wreck the World Cup, and I'm …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Manchester United shift gears after the Ederson transfer collapse
Manchester United pivot to Joao Gomes after losing out on Ederson, while …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Real Madrid eye aggressive midfield restructure as World Cup fallout looms
Real Madrid targets youth in midfield refresh as scouts pivot away from …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Martin Odegaard’s private life is the least of Arsenal’s worries
Analyzing the misguided obsession with Martin Odegaard's personal life versus the actual …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Harry Kane needs to stop looking for answers on the golf course
Harry Kane's recent focus on non-football activities reflects a deeper tactical stagnation …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
St Mirren's captaincy change signals a shift in Paisley
St Mirren's appointment of a new captain marks a crucial pivot for …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
England vs Norway: Tactical discipline is about to meet pure chaos
England faces Norway in a World Cup quarter-final that demands clinical precision. …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Jordan Henderson is out of the World Cup after a freak celebration fall
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of the 2026 World …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Spain versus France: The tactical chess match we all deserve
Spain has silenced the doubters and set up a blockbuster semi-final with …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: Belgian Football Icons and Modern Moments
Analyzing the Red Devils' rise, tactical maturity, and their high-stakes battle against …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal eye surprise reunion with former academy talent
Arsenal's recruitment team is targeting a reunion with a former academy product …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappe and the Liverpool move that will haunt your nightmares
The news that Kylian Mbappe almost joined Liverpool is sending social media …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Manchester United's pursuit of Santos hits a crossroads
Manchester United's pursuit of a 50 million pound defensive target hits a …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Haaland is the outlier in the England-Norway tactical clash
Analyzing why the Manchester City contingent in the England squad might actually …
2 months, 4 weeks ago