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: Defining Moments in Recent International Football
International football sees major swings in momentum, from Ryan Christie's debut to …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
A rapid-fire look at the 2026 season's most influential moments, from goalkeeper …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Argentina's ranking drop is a warning, not a panic button
Analyzing why Argentina lost their top spot in the latest world cup …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ghana’s stoppage-time strike exposes a cynical tactical reality
Ghana’s 95th-minute winner against Panama in Toronto serves as a harsh lesson …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England's defensive fragility remains a problem despite the 4-2 win
England's 4-2 win masks deeper defensive failures and a reliance on individual …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The fading light of Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup act
At 41, the Portuguese captain’s performance against DR Congo has raised difficult …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Pulisic's injury cloud creates a tactical headache for Pochettino
Christian Pulisic’s fitness issues force Mauricio Pochettino to reconsider his tactical blueprint …
3 months, 3 weeks agoEngland's defensive shape is still a total disaster
Four goals against Croatia sounds great, but England's defensive shape was a …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England’s defense is still a total circus despite that Croatia win
England grabbed a 4-2 win over Croatia to open their 2026 World …
3 months, 3 weeks agoMarcus Rashford just saved England from a total Croatia meltdown
England stumbled through a brutal 88 minutes against Croatia until Rashford finally …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuchel faces a Croatia litmus test in his tournament debut
Thomas Tuchel makes his tournament debut for England against a familiar adversary. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From tactical shifts to a mid-season officiating crisis, we break down the …
3 months, 3 weeks agoBellingham is carrying this England squad on his back
Jude Bellingham is saving England's bacon, but the team's tactical inertia remains …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Scotland’s tactical reality check against the Messi factor
A tactical breakdown of Scotland's defensive challenges as they prepare to face …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Scottish football fans prepare for season schedule drop
With the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership fixtures arriving Thursday, we look at the …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool and Aston Villa in high-stakes race for Adam Wharton
Liverpool and Aston Villa are currently locked in a race for Crystal …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Portuguese Football Power Index
From Ronaldo's controversial starting role to the tactical necessity of Ruben Neves, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England vs Croatia: The math behind Tuchel's Texas opener
England faces a 2018 ghost in Dallas as Tuchel's tactical choices face …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Three Lions Reality Check
A deep dive into the 10 components shaping England's 2026 campaign, from …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Manchester United’s midfield hunt is stagnating in the U.S.
Manchester United's midfield search is stalling in the U.S. as internal disagreements …
3 months, 3 weeks ago