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
Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing the wrong version of Bradley Barcola
Bradley Barcola's Ligue 1 assists collapsed by 90% last season, showing why …
3 months ago
Why Saturday's World Cup clash with Norway is England's ultimate trap game
A historic World Cup quarter-final in Miami brings England face-to-face with Erling …
3 months 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 …
3 months ago
Why Morocco are succeeding where the rest of Africa fell apart
While Senegal and Egypt collapsed in late-game chaos, Morocco's structural stability has …
3 months ago
Mohamed Salah's next destination is obvious after Egypt's World Cup exit
Egypt's heartbreaking World Cup collapse against Argentina has sealed Mohamed Salah's fate. …
3 months ago
Why Rafa Benitez is the wrong man to rebuild Scotland
Scotland's search for Steve Clarke's successor has led to Rafa Benitez, but …
3 months ago
Why Folarin Balogun's suspension farce backfired on U.S. Soccer
When Folarin Balogun saw red, U.S. Soccer went all the way to …
3 months ago
Jordan Henderson's freak injury creates a World Cup crisis for England
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is out of the 2026 World Cup after …
3 months ago
West Ham face transfer battle for Swiss World Cup hero Ruben Vargas
Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas has emerged as a target for West Ham, …
3 months ago
Switzerland's joyless machine breaks Colombia in Vancouver
Colombia choked again as Switzerland's defensive wall marched into the World Cup …
3 months ago
The tactical numbers that will define the World Cup quarter-finals
No team had ever survived a two-goal deficit after the 80th minute …
3 months ago
Man United chase Tchouameni but wage demands could kill the deal
Manchester United have identified Aurelien Tchouameni as their dream midfield signing, but …
3 months ago
Argentina grifted their way past Egypt and VAR fell for it hook line and sinker
Argentina escaped Atlanta with a highly controversial 3-2 victory after Mostafa Zico's …
3 months ago
How England threw away their best ever chance at World Cup glory
A breakdown of why England's Golden Generation failed spectacularly at the 2006 …
3 months ago
Why Switzerland will struggle to stop Colombia without Johan Manzambi
A deep tactical breakdown of Switzerland vs Colombia in the 2026 World …
3 months ago
Why Michael Owen is actually right about England's chaotic Azteca escape
England survived a chaotic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca to …
3 months ago
How Belgium turned a political circus into a World Cup threat
Following their chaotic, politically fueled victory over the USA, Belgium's siege mentality …
3 months ago
England's two-man show is driving fans absolutely insane
England escaped the Azteca with a chaotic win over Mexico, but the …
3 months ago
Bournemouth face a massive tactical gamble under Marco Rose
As Marco Rose takes the reins from Liverpool-bound Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth face …
3 months ago
Celtic are getting a tactical wildcard in Camilo Duran
Camilo Duran is poised for his Celtic medical. We break down the …
3 months ago