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
Mexico and South Korea just played a masterclass in absolute chaos
Mexico and South Korea just turned a live game into a comedy …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Christian Pulisic Defining Moments
From Dortmund to the current World Cup, we rank the career of …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal need more than just names in this window
Arsenal's transfer strategy is leaning heavily into long-term prospects while the senior …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel versus everyone is the petty drama England needs
Thomas Tuchel is already fighting FIFA over cameraman positioning, and the fan …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester City's aggressive pursuit of Sandro Tonali signals midfield shift
Manchester City are aggressively pursuing Sandro Tonali as part of a summer …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic Matches in International Football
From the chaos of today's Qatar defeat to the tactical perfection of …
3 months, 3 weeks agoSwitzerland runs circles around a sinking Bosnian ship
A deep dive into why Switzerland’s victory over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina was a …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
When legal battles collide with the World Cup pitch
With Elye Wahi cleared to face Germany in Toronto, the focus shifts …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England’s defense is a ticking time bomb despite the 4-2 scoreline
England's 4-2 win masked deep structural flaws; the team allowed Croatia to …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Southern Hemisphere and South Korea’s 2026 Turbulence
The turbulence surrounding South Korea’s media policy and the inconsistent performance of …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
New Zealand just cleared the bar for coolest World Cup story ever
Tyler and Jenny Bindon have made history as the first mother-son duo …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
World Cup fitness concerns mount as injury reports surface
A deep dive into the physical toll of the 2026 World Cup …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Data nerds are ruining the World Cup but Michael Olise doesn't care
Analyzing the physical toll of this year's World Cup, why Michael Olise …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Scottish Premiership returns with immediate fireworks
The 2026/27 Scottish Premiership fixtures are out, featuring an opening weekend where …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Djed Spence headgear raises questions in England opener
Djed Spence featured for England against Croatia while wearing facial protective gear, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Declan Rice limping after Croatia match: What we know
Declan Rice was seen limping after England's 4-2 win against Croatia, casting …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Steve Clarke must abandon his caution against Morocco
Scotland enters the match against Morocco with a rigid defensive structure that …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England look disjointed despite the comfortable scoreline
England's style remains flashy but structurally hollow as security breaches dominate headlines. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Joao Neves is the missing piece for City's midfield refresh
Joao Neves remains the primary target for several elite clubs, but Benfica's …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England show flickers of promise but Tuchel has problems to solve
England's opening win over Croatia provided relief, but Thomas Tuchel's tactical setup …
3 months, 3 weeks ago