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
Chelsea is burning down the house the moment Xabi Alonso walks in
Chelsea is undergoing a total meltdown as Xabi Alonso takes the reins, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jeremy Doku ruled out for Belgium as group stage pressure mounts
Jeremy Doku is out for Belgium's crucial World Cup tie against Iran, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Belgium scouts are tracking Iranian talent during international window
A deep dive into how scouts are using the Belgium vs. Iran …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Declan Rice playing through nerve damage as England reach breaking point
Declan Rice reveals he has been managing nerve-related hamstring pain since Christmas, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United’s aggressive midfield overhaul gathers pace
Manchester United are closing in on an £80m deal for Mateus Fernandes, …
3 months, 2 weeks agoYour 2026 World Cup bracket is already dead if you ignore these engines
The 2026 World Cup isn't being won by strikers; it's being won …
3 months, 2 weeks agoMorocco are the only African team built for a deep 2026 World Cup run
The World Cup isn't won by vibes, and Morocco is the only …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jude Bellingham is putting the weight of England on his shoulders
Jude Bellingham is carrying England's hopes, and the fan response is predictably …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester City's weird summer of bags and backroom drama
Between paying off Chelsea for Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland's bizarre obsession …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ecuador vs Curaçao was a classic 0-0 snoozefest
Ecuador and Curaçao played to a scoreless draw today, offering up 90 …
3 months, 2 weeks agoThe World Cup semi-finals are a chaotic mess of greatness
The World Cup is hitting the semi-finals and the tactical, officiating, and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Definitive Football Moments That Changed Everything
A deep dive into the ten most defining moments in modern football, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Declan Rice injury concern threatens to derail England's midfield engine
Declan Rice's 'neural hamstring' issue poses a tactical crisis for Thomas Tuchel …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland face a nightmare scenario against Brazil's high-octane attack
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti navigates injury worries while Steve Clarke vows to …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Cape Verde are the tournament's true spoilers
Analyzing Cape Verde's defensive shell, the tactical discipline of Vozinha, and why …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scott McTominay is the ultimate scapegoat for Scotland's hollow hype
Scott McTominay is the current scapegoat for Scotland's World Cup woes, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Milan are bleeding talent and the terrace is losing its mind
The Milan youth pipeline is leaking and fans are losing their minds …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: The Manchester City Power Rankings
A deep dive into the 10 components driving Manchester City's dominance, from …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Saka's absence creates a massive tactical void for England against Ghana
Bukayo Saka missing group training forces England to rethink a right-wing strategy …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United's summer of chaos is in full swing
Manchester United's transfer strategy is currently a mess of expensive dreams, World …
3 months, 2 weeks ago