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 Spurs are chasing transfer moves that will redefine North London
Arsenal and Tottenham are pursuing contrasting targets in the summer window. Here …
3 months, 1 week ago
Julian Nagelsmann and Manuel Neuer are losing their minds over Ecuador defeat
A detailed inside look at Germany's shocking World Cup loss to Ecuador, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Man City agree record Elliot Anderson deal but Tuchel blocks medical
Manchester City have agreed a £116 million fee to sign Nottingham Forest …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Norway benched Erling Haaland for the Group I decider against France
Norway coach Ståle Solbakken makes ten changes and benches Erling Haaland for …
3 months, 1 week ago
Reece James hamstring injury sparks World Cup crisis for Thomas Tuchel
England right-back Reece James is ruled out of the next two World …
3 months, 1 week agoWe need to stop waiting for Reece James to save England
England fans are acting shocked that Reece James' hamstring gave out again. …
3 months, 1 week ago
Spurs make second bid for Sandro Tonali as De Zerbi pushes for deal
Tottenham Hotspur have made their second approach for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro …
3 months, 1 week ago
How Tuchel solves England's midfield trap while United chase James Garner
An analytical breakdown of Thomas Tuchel's midfield dilemmas at the World Cup …
3 months, 1 week ago
Fixtures are out and the grind begins now
The fixture lists are out, and the schedule reveals a brutal reality …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From tactical shifts to tactical failures, here are the defining moments of …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland are playing like they forgot how a ball works
Scotland just got dismantled by Brazil, and the fan reaction is predictably …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Tottenham's injury crisis deepens as Micky van de Ven faces spell on sidelines
Micky van de Ven is facing a 10-week recovery timeline after a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Definitive Moments of the 2026 Season
Ranking the moments that defined the 2026 football year, from tactical shifts …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s Miami malaise is a tactical failure waiting to happen
Scotland’s stay in Miami has morphed from a tactical retreat into a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Tartan Army is stuck in a Miami holding pattern
Scotland sits in a Miami holding pattern waiting to see if their …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The EFL broadcasting surge hits the ground running
As the 2026-27 EFL season approaches, the shift toward blanket broadcast coverage …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sky Sports' new EFL roadmap is a logistical nightmare for fans
The decision to broadcast every EFL game marks a seismic shift for …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Kenzo Kies and the raw tragedy of a career cut short
Football analysis relies on tracking the peak developmental years at 21, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Cody Gakpo is playing like a starter, so why is Liverpool holding back?
Cody Gakpo is thriving in international colors, but his role at Liverpool …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Mapping the path to the World Cup final
Analyzing the tactical implications of the expanded 2026 World Cup bracket and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago