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
Mbappe is hitting peak form just as the knockouts loom
Kylian Mbappe is lethal from range, but France's tactical reliance on individual …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mbappe is hitting his prime but France has a glaring midfield issue
Kylian Mbappe is carrying France, but the defensive transition gaps are glaring. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel is turning England into a joyless machine
Thomas Tuchel is turning England into a joyless machine, and between the …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
France looked sluggish against Senegal but managed to grind out the result
France escaped with a win against Senegal, but a disjointed performance in …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
France's tactical obsession with their front line is inviting disaster
France's reliance on a top-heavy attack against Senegal hides deep-seated defensive vulnerabilities …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England fans are losing their collective minds over the Tuchel lineup
The England fanbase is tearing itself apart over Thomas Tuchel's tactical choices …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Definitive Shifts in the Domestic Football Market
From managerial vacancies in Suffolk to psychological warfare in international camps, we …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
A deep dive into the 10 most polarizing and significant moments in …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's massive midfield gamble and the race for Diomande
Liverpool are pivoting away from Salah rumors to chase a £112m defensive …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's ruthless summer clear-out is moving faster than expected
Arsenal's front office is betting long-term on a massive squad overhaul despite …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Lionel Messi knows his sixth World Cup is a different beast
Lionel Messi enters his sixth World Cup with a refined role, but …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Iran’s LA performance was a temporary truce in a permanent war
Iran’s Los Angeles showcase was a masterclass in the temporary power of …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Tino Livramento's World Cup status in peril after training ground setback
Tino Livramento’s World Cup dreams are in jeopardy after a late training …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Moments That Rewrote World Cup History
From Maradona's hand to Iniesta's volley, we rank the moments that decided …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Bielsa’s tactical obsession leaves little room for portraits
Uruguay has increased its high-intensity sprint distance by 14 percent under Bielsa, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United's recruitment strategy is a high-stakes gamble
United's pursuit of a £140m West Ham double deal exposes a lack …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Algeria is officially the main character of this World Cup
Lawrence, Kansas is losing its mind over Algeria, and honestly? It is …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's hunt for Tonali risks stalling before it starts
Arsenal's interest in Sandro Tonali is cooling as the 100 million euro …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Jordan and Uzbekistan are more than just World Cup footnotes
Jordan and Uzbekistan are often dismissed as World Cup cannon fodder, but …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
World Cup chaos as France arrives and Tunisia pulls a shock move
France arrives at the 2026 World Cup as Tunisia pivots to Herve …
3 months, 3 weeks ago