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 Argentina are in for a tactical nightmare against Cape Verde
Lionel Scaloni's milestone 100th game in charge of Argentina faces the ultimate …
3 months ago
Scaloni's centenary meets the ultimate low-block test in Miami
Lionel Scaloni's 100th match as manager faces a tactical headache in Miami, …
3 months ago
Tuchel's rigid tactics will melt under the Estadio Azteca midday sun
England's players are downplaying the potential midday kick-off change against Mexico, but …
3 months ago
Why the Azteca altitude will expose England's spacing crisis
Playing at 2,240 meters reduces an athlete’s VO2 max by up to …
3 months ago
Why Portugal's emotional wave faces its ultimate test against Spain
Spain and Portugal are set for a titanic, emotion-fueled World Cup clash …
3 months ago
England must rewrite their tactical playbook to survive the Azteca altitude
At 2,240 metres above sea level, England face a 20% drop in …
3 months ago
Norway finally grew some balls and now they get Brazil
Norway have finally reached the knockout stages of the World Cup, defeating …
3 months ago
Sunderland sell Mayenda to Rennes as Bournemouth close in on Rodriguez
Sunderland and Elche CF have agreed big-money deals to sell young forwards …
3 months ago
Why Lamine Yamal has the internet in a chokehold after Spain's latest win
Spain finally won a World Cup knockout match, but the internet is …
3 months ago
Brentford shut down Kayode transfer talk with massive contract extension
Brentford secure the future of rising star right-back Michael Kayode with a …
3 months ago
Why Alvaro Rodriguez fits Andoni Iraola's chaotic system perfectly
Bournemouth's £25.7m move for Alvaro Rodriguez lands a forward in the 96th …
3 months ago
Arsenal land Georgia Stanway in a massive WSL statement transfer
Georgia Stanway has returned to the WSL, joining Arsenal from Bayern Munich …
3 months ago
Portugal's emotional World Cup victory splits fans over Ronaldo's tribute
Portugal's emotional 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia on the anniversary of …
3 months ago
Why Vladimir Petkovic's Algeria is about to run into a Swiss brick wall
Former Switzerland manager Vladimir Petkovic faces his old squad in the World …
3 months ago
Arsenal are letting their title-winning hero slip to Tottenham
Arsenal are champions of England, but their quiet transfer window and caution …
3 months ago
Roberto Martinez finally called Cristiano Ronaldo's bluff in Toronto
Roberto Martinez broke Portuguese football's ultimate taboo by subbing Cristiano Ronaldo in …
3 months ago
Japan need to stop crying and hire Ange Postecoglou right now
Japan's latest World Cup collapse to Brazil in the Round of 32 …
3 months, 1 week ago
Amorim's first Milan lineup at Celtic will show who survives the summer purge
Ruben Amorim's debut at Celtic Park represents the dawn of a new …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Algeria are primed to crash the Swiss party in Vancouver
A developing midfield market transfer scramble shadows Switzerland's last-32 clash with Algeria …
3 months, 1 week agoMartínez subbing Ronaldo off is either a masterstroke or a death sentence
With Portugal and Croatia locked at 1-1, Roberto Martínez made the balliest …
3 months, 1 week ago