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
Norway’s arrogance meets a brutal reality check in the World Cup
Norway's performative arrogance is masking deep tactical fatigue ahead of the World …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the Modern Premier League
From the Invincibles to the tactical shifts of 2026, we rank the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The World Cup's early exit lounge is getting crowded
The 2026 World Cup group stages have been a graveyard for favorites …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ross McCrorie return headlines a busy Scottish transfer window
Rangers move for a familiar face as Celtic raise the stakes for …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Real Madrid is betting the house on Kylian Mbappe's recovery
Real Madrid struggles with a tactical mismatch between Jose Mourinho and Kylian …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
EFL fixture release day is the real start of the season
Tomorrow's EFL fixture release acts as the starting gun for Championship, League …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea’s Palestra gamble suggests a board still chasing ghosts
Chelsea’s pursuit of Palestra is a symptom of a transfer strategy that …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Transfer Market's Summer Shakeup
A deep dive into the 2026 summer transfer movement, ranking the most …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Mourinho wants Hincapie as Real Madrid overhaul begins
Jose Mourinho has targeted Arsenal's Piero Hincapie for a move to Real …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Croatia are sleepwalking through a World Cup they should be dominating
Croatia’s narrow win over Panama hides a worrying lack of tactical intent. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Lionel Messi at 39 is still playing a different game
At 39, Messi is posting a 86 percent progressive passing accuracy, proving …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England’s World Cup dreams are cooling off after a total dud against Ghana
England's scoreless draw against Ghana leaves fans and legends alike shaking their …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of 2026
A deep dive into the tactical shifts and officiating disasters defining the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England faces an identity crisis after the stalemate with Ghana
Analyzing England's stagnation against Ghana and the tactical shifts required to recover …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Spurs are dreaming, and the Chelsea transfer chaos continues
Tottenham is chasing Tonali, Chelsea is hoarding talent, and the fans are …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Joao Neves is the missing piece for Portugal's midfield puzzle
Joao Neves is scouting heaven, but his current release clause creates a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The World Cup expansion has eroded group stage tension
With 25% of the field already eliminated before the final round, the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Gary O'Neil is the wrong move for Ipswich's survival
Gary O'Neil’s appointment at Ipswich Town ignores fundamental tactical patterns that will …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Everton WSL appointment of Phelan is a short-term trap
Everton's decision to hire Phelan as permanent boss is a classic case …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal must stop chasing shadows like Julian Alvarez
Arsenal's flirtation with Julian Alvarez is a strategic error. Despite the noise, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago