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
Asia's World Cup expansion has exposed its deepest tactical flaws
With 77.8% of Asian teams crashing out in the group stage, the …
3 months, 1 week ago
The US Homeland Security chief is dancing because Iran got knocked out
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is celebrating Iran's World Cup exit …
3 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea face a massive fitness and defensive rebuild under Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso's arrival at Chelsea triggers a high-stakes defensive rebuild as the …
3 months, 1 week ago
The Maddy Cusack inquest will finally force the FA to act on coaching abuse
The ongoing Chesterfield inquest into Maddy Cusack's death will expose systemic failures, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Ruben Amorim is already winning the tactical war against Max Allegri
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan and Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli are drawing tactical battle …
3 months, 1 week ago
How Didier Deschamps solved his Kylian Mbappe headache
Didier Deschamps' mid-tournament adaptations have solved France's tactical friction, unlocking Michael Olise …
3 months, 1 week ago
Germany and the Netherlands just had the ultimate penalty shootout meltdown
Yesterday was absolute chaos at the World Cup as Germany and the …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Julian Nagelsmann's passing obsession destroyed Germany in Boston
Germany completed 784 passes and had 74% possession against Paraguay, yet exited …
3 months, 1 week ago
Germany's passing obsession has finally run its course
Germany completed 784 passes against Paraguay in Boston but crashed out of …
3 months, 1 week ago
Brazil escaped a disaster against Japan but the warning signs are flashing
Brazil booked their spot in the Round of 16 thanks to a …
3 months, 1 week ago
England are practicing penalties again and I am having major flashbacks
Noni Madueke is talking spot-kicks, Harry Kane is blanking Barcelona, and Thomas …
3 months, 1 week ago
Did Sky Sports just leak a Chelsea transfer or is their intern asleep?
Chelsea fans are having a full-blown meltdown and Arsenal fans are planning …
3 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal midfield rebuild stalled as Bournemouth reject Alex Scott approach
Bournemouth have rejected an initial enquiry from Arsenal for midfielder Alex Scott. …
3 months, 1 week ago
Man United and Spurs battle for Mateus Fernandes as Ugarte injury changes plans
Manchester United and Tottenham are locked in a major transfer battle for …
3 months, 1 week ago
Ronald Koeman is playing with fire but Cody Gakpo might just save him
Ronald Koeman rolled a defensive grenade into the Dutch dressing room, but …
3 months, 1 week ago
Germany's penalty myth died against Paraguay's low block
Germany hit a historic low with a 50% penalty conversion rate, breaking …
3 months, 1 week ago
Julian Nagelsmann's Undav experiment is choking Germany's World Cup progression
Deniz Undav registered just nine touches in 63 minutes as Germany struggled …
3 months, 1 week agoMartinelli rescue job cannot hide Brazil's deep midfield issues
Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind …
3 months, 1 week ago
Germany's World Cup run hit by massive Nico Schlotterbeck ankle injury
Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with …
3 months, 1 week agoMikel Arteta is running a ruthless backroom purge and he is 100 percent right
Mikel Arteta is clearing house in the Arsenal medical department after injuries …
3 months, 1 week ago