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
Ayyoub Bouaddi recovery timeline: What Arsenal need to know
Ayyoub Bouaddi is at the center of a transfer tug-of-war, but his …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
New Zealand vs. Iran was the chaotic draw we all needed
New Zealand and Iran locked horns in a 2-2 thriller that left …
3 months, 3 weeks agoIran vs New Zealand is setting the internet on fire for all the wrong reasons
The Iran vs New Zealand showdown was a tactical disaster that has …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Uruguay's tactical stagnation against Saudi Arabia is a alarm bell
A sharp look at why Uruguay's reliance on individual talent is failing …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cape Verde just broke the template, but can they do it again?
Cape Verde held Spain to a shock draw, but tactical analysis suggests …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Scotland is about to shock the World Cup group stage
Steve Clarke's squad has stopped playing like they're afraid of the occasion, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cape Verde proved the gap is smaller than the budget sheets suggest
Cape Verde exposed the stagnation inherent in Spain's possession-heavy tactical setup. A …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan move changes the Old Trafford blueprint
Manchester United's financial outlook has improved significantly, but the real test is …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England’s Kansas City camp is a strategic gamble that could blow up in Tuchel's face
Thomas Tuchel's decision to house the England squad in Kansas City for …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cape Verde just dunked on Spain's entire national identity
Spain walked into Atlanta and got humbled by a debutant side with …
3 months, 3 weeks agoStop pretending scouting is a perfect science
Gardiner is right: the 'next big thing' is a myth if the …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal: The 2026 Strategic Rankings
As the 2026 window opens, Arsenal's recruitment strategy hinges on balancing immediate …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Digital Perimeter: 10 Athletes Redefining Social Media Engagement
From Nico O'Reilly's tactical patience to Jordan Cox's battle with trolls, here …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Crystal Palace are betting the house on Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace has gambled on Pierre Sage as their new head coach. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Van der Vaart hits rock bottom with that Japan outburst
Virgil van Dijk is catching heat for his turning speed, but Rafael …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Graham Potter's strange Swedish redemption arc
Graham Potter's Sweden side put five past Tunisia, but a strange pitch-side …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why England's defensive gamble under Tuchel will backfire
Thomas Tuchel's decision to shuffle the England backline just before the Croatia …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The 4-4-2 resurgence is stalling in this World Cup
The World Cup's flirtation with a 4-4-2 resurgence is failing quickly. Data …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Marcus Rashford at a career crossroads as Barcelona deal deadline looms
With the Barcelona option for Marcus Rashford expiring, we break down why …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cucurella’s move to Madrid signals a tactical shift for Ancelotti
Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid highlights a shift toward structural stability, with …
3 months, 3 weeks ago