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
The World Cup is two days away and the US logistics look like a fever dream
The World Cup hits the US in two days. Between the ticketing …
4 months ago
Craig Gordon’s World Cup miracle has us all questioning reality
Is Craig Gordon's World Cup inclusion a masterclass in leadership or a …
4 months ago
England entering World Cup with a target on their back
England heads into the 2026 World Cup as third favorites, facing immense …
4 months ago
Top 10: Premier League Moments of the 2025-2026 Season
From chaotic transfer windows to late-season meltdowns, we rank the most defining …
4 months ago
Scotland’s path to World Cup glory runs right through North Carolina
With the 2026 World Cup just 48 hours away, Scotland is prepping …
4 months ago
Liverpool push for 164m double swoop as United land Orozco
Liverpool push for a 164m double winger deal, Manchester United confirm a …
4 months ago
Raul Jimenez back to Wolves: A sentimental gamble or tactical necessity?
Raul Jimenez looks set for a Molineux return as Wolves move to …
4 months ago
Glasgow City faces a tactical shake-up in the Sky Sports Cup
Analyzing the tactical shift in the Sky Sports Cup and why Glasgow …
4 months ago
Scotland’s path to the World Cup knockout stage starts in North Carolina
Scotland faces a tactical puzzle against Haiti this weekend. Here is why …
4 months ago
Top 10 Modern Football Moments Before the 2026 World Cup
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful football moments leading into …
4 months ago
Serie A managerial roulette starts with a bang
Serie A is in full upheaval as Torino snags Abate and Atalanta …
4 months ago
Manchester United’s pre-season schedule is playing it too safe
Manchester United's pre-season schedule favors commercial gain over tactical preparation, a move …
4 months ago
Chelsea are prioritizing aesthetics over match fitness
With the World Cup kicking off in two days, Cole Palmer and …
4 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Football History
A definitive ranking of the moments that shaped football history, from Istanbul …
4 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent Football History
From Aguero's miracle to the 7-1 collapse in Brazil, we rank the …
4 months ago
Marcus Rashford to Bayern Munich: A desperate gamble or tactical necessity?
A deep dive into the growing rumors linking Marcus Rashford to Bayern …
4 months ago
Why the 2026 World Cup breakout list is already giving me anxiety
Analyzing the hype surrounding the 2026 World Cup breakout prospects and questioning …
4 months ago
Man United’s pursuit of Mateus Fernandes signals a shift in midfield strategy
Manchester United are eyeing a move for Sporting Lisbon's Mateus Fernandes, a …
4 months ago
Wolves are chasing the ghosts of 2019 and honestly it is a mood
Wolves are getting the band back together by signing Kieran Trippier and …
4 months ago
Arsenal choosing chaos right before the season is peak banter
Arsenal is losing its head of sports medicine, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, right …
4 months ago