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
Why Yasin Ayari has become the most chased midfielder of the 2026 World Cup
Yasin Ayari has become the most discussed midfielder of the 2026 World …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s World Cup engine remains bruised after Morocco grind
Scotland heads to Miami managing a heavy toll from their draw with …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's scouting focus on Florian Wirtz is a high-stakes gamble
Liverpool's pursuit of Florian Wirtz hinges on his performance against Ivory Coast, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
John McGinn got robbed and the officiating is becoming a disaster
John McGinn was denied a penalty against Morocco, and the referee's excuse …
3 months, 2 weeks agoBrobbey in the spotlight as Ronald Koeman gambles against Sweden
Brian Brobbey gets the starting nod for the Netherlands against Sweden as …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Curacao's medical team is winning the off-pitch World Cup trophy
Curacao is the talk of the World Cup, and it's not just …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup injury crisis deepens as fatigue hits tournament favorites
Injury rates are spiking as FIFA's stoppage-time experiment puts unprecedented pressure on …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England is singing Oasis while Brazil is already cracking open
Harry Kane is singing Oasis and Brazil is nursing injuries. The tournament …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Harry Kane is playing a different game and honestly it is about time
Harry Kane has finally stopped trying to do everyone else's job. Here …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Tactical growth defines the USA's path to the Round of 32
The United States has moved beyond defensive inconsistency, utilizing a 68% possession …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's media transition marks a strange career pivot
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's move to FOX Sports punditry alongside Alexi Lalas is creating …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Matheus Cunha injury deepens Brazil's World Cup selection headache
Matheus Cunha's injury following his brace against Haiti presents a major tactical …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Turkey's World Cup exit exposes a fatal lack of defensive discipline
Turkey's World Cup run ended in a defensive meltdown. A sharp look …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Brazil's lopsided win over Haiti exposes a lack of tactical depth
Brazil's 85% possession dominance against Haiti masked a lack of verticality, leaving …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Miguel Almiron's red card blunder and the new era of officiating
The red card given to Miguel Almiron for covering his mouth sets …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Leeds United are struggling to land Julian Brandt in a crowded market
Leeds United's pursuit of Julian Brandt is cooling as European giants enter …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland got robbed in Boston and VAR is officially a circus
Scotland had every right to be furious after a penalty claim was …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England vs Ghana: Rashford injury risks derailing the Tuchel revolution
As England prepares to face Ghana, Thomas Tuchel battles muscle injuries and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Real Madrid are pushing Aurelien Tchouameni toward the exit
Manchester United are targeting Aurelien Tchouameni to solve their midfield fragility. We …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United's transfer window hinges on a massive midfield pivot
Manchester United are eyeing a high-profile midfield move for Aurelien Tchouameni, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago