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
Top 10: The 2026 Summer Transfer Market Reality Check
A deep dive into the 2026 summer transfer market, focusing on the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Tomas Soucek injury leaves West Ham scrambling
Czech Republic international Tomas Soucek suffered a severe injury during World Cup …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Real Madrid are raiding Chelsea in a chaotic summer masterclass
Jose Mourinho’s return to the sidelines has triggered a chaotic transfer window. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s dream in Miami hits a familiar, brutal wall
A 3-0 loss to Brazil and a series of defensive mishaps have …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Steve Clarke is right to surrender because Scotland never showed up
Scotland managed to concede a 3-0 thrashing to Brazil, signaling the end …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Stagnation for Mexico as Czech Republic stalemate frustrates
Mexico stumbles in a scoreless draw against the Czech Republic, leaving both …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Group A is a total soap opera and the Czechs are spiraling
Group A is hitting a fever pitch as the Czech Republic fights …
3 months, 2 weeks agoThe World Cup knockout stage promises chaos
The World Cup transitions from stage-managed qualification to the brutal, binary reality …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Morocco need defensive grit after that defensive collapse against Haiti
Morocco's 4-2 win over Haiti exposed significant structural flaws. Can Regragui fix …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland just learned that playing Brazil is a bad idea
Scotland's defensive tactics against Brazil were a masterclass in how not to …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s backline just handed Brazil a goal on a silver platter
Scotland’s defense handed Brazil an early lead in Miami, sparking a fiery …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Switzerland is playing chess while everyone else is playing tag
Switzerland just walked through the group stage with all the cold, terrifying …
3 months, 2 weeks agoSwitzerland versus Canada is a mess of tactical stagnation
Switzerland and Canada face off in a tactical stalemate that will likely …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Brazil vs Scotland is the chaotic World Cup main event we deserve
Scotland takes on a Brazilian team in full-on internal crisis mode—and the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Messi’s final act is taking shape in Los Angeles
Lionel Messi is plotting a final run for 2030, but his Olympic …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Tottenham's 192m gamble will fail to mask their deeper flaws
Tottenham's planned 192m spending spree on stars like Rashford and Tonali ignores …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Tuchel England experiment is already hitting a brick wall
The reaction to England's frustrating World Cup draw is reaching peak toxicity, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Belgium’s 2026 campaign is nearing a disastrous conclusion
Belgium's World Cup run is fading fast due to tactical rigidity and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Derek McInnes will find Rangers is a different animal entirely
Derek McInnes' appointment at Rangers is more gamble than masterstroke. A look …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ronaldinho is coming to Ravenna and it makes no sense
Ronaldinho is returning to professional football via the Italian Serie C at …
3 months, 2 weeks ago