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
Germany’s lopsided win against Curacao exposes an tactical identity crisis
Germany’s tactical control during their match against Curacao masks significant issues with …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella is the chaos we didn't know we needed
Real Madrid's move for Marc Cucurella has sent fans into a tailspin. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's midfield rebuild stalls as scouting targets see valuations soar
Liverpool's plans to refresh their midfield are hitting a wall as market …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Scotland’s path to survival after clearing the Haiti hurdle
Scotland captured a necessary opening win against Haiti, but Steve Clarke faces …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal eye financial windfall from Balogun's World Cup surge
Folarin Balogun's heroics for the USMNT are set to trigger a payday …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Scotland’s historic win exposes England's tactical fragility
Scotland’s historic World Cup win acts as a tactical mirror to England's …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Virgil van Dijk is gambling on his own declining range
Virgil van Dijk is betting his international swan song on tactical intelligence, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Australia vs Turkey is absolute chaos and the fans are losing their minds
The Australia vs Turkey match has descended into absolute chaos after the …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Neymar sidelined: Brazil star misses World Cup opener against Morocco
Neymar remains sidelined as Brazil navigate a complex tournament opener against Morocco. …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Manchester United’s erratic summer window faces reality check
Manchester United’s transfer window is heating up, with progress on Mateus Fernandes …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Scotland’s path to the World Cup starts with a massive headache
Scotland takes on Haiti in a high-stakes World Cup clash that feels …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Steve Clarke's Scotland finally broke the glass ceiling
Steve Clarke has finally weaponized tactical pragmatism to bring stability to Scotland, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Fulham pivot to Alvaro Arbeloa after failing to land Kieran McKenna
Fulham is in advanced talks with Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Marco Silva …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Qatar snatch historic first World Cup point against complacent Switzerland
Qatar earns their first World Cup point with a stoppage-time header against …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Scotland is ready to end the misery
Scotland is on the verge of breaking their cycle of painful near-misses, …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Australia vs Turkey in Vancouver: Tactical stalemate or defensive collapse?
Australia takes on Turkey in Vancouver with a defensive crisis looming and …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: Top Moments in Folarin Balogun’s Rise to USMNT Stardom
Folarin Balogun's evolution from a fringe Arsenal talent to a USMNT centerpiece …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
England’s kit heist is the most embarrassing start to a World Cup ever
England's boots got stolen, Scotland is back to ruin our nerves, and …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Partey out for Ghana as visa drama rocks World Cup preparation
Thomas Partey is out for Ghana's World Cup opener in Toronto after …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
West Ham is finally cleaning house after the Sullivan disaster
Daniel Kretinsky shifting to majority ownership is the best news West Ham …
3 months, 3 weeks ago