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
Why Barcelona’s pursuit of Anthony Gordon feels like a tactical misfire
Deco and Barcelona are making a mistake pursuing Anthony Gordon. I break …
5 months ago
Pochettino's USMNT midfield gamble is already under fire
Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT roster reveal is done, but the real test is …
5 months ago
Ederson to United is the defensive fix Ten Hag desperately needs
Manchester United's pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson is a reactionary fix to a …
5 months ago
The UCL final is the real dress rehearsal for the World Cup
The 2026 Champions League final is not just a trophy hunt; it …
5 months ago
Top 10: The Definitive Kit Power Rankings for 2026
The 2026 World Cup kits are here, and the design race has …
5 months ago
Lawrence Shankland's move to Rangers is the ultimate vanity project
Lawrence Shankland is finally off to Rangers for a cool 5 million …
5 months ago
The World Cup squad deadline pressure is suffocating for injured stars
The World Cup squad submission deadline is creating a high-stakes conflict for …
5 months ago
Premier League autopsy: Fans are losing their minds over this season
Fan sentiment is currently a dumpster fire—and that's exactly how it should …
5 months ago
Arsenal have the tactical edge to settle their Champions League demons
With the Champions League final one day away, Arsenal’s tactical efficiency outweighs …
5 months ago
Lawrence Shankland injury fears loom ahead of pivotal Rangers stretch
Lawrence Shankland's debut stretch at Rangers is facing a hurdle as a …
5 months ago
Top 10: Top Moments of the 2025/26 Season
From Pochettino's cold roster cuts to the data-driven desperation of England under …
5 months ago
Czechia's path back to the World Cup is defined by resilience, not flair
Czechia ends a 20-year World Cup drought by proving that penalty shootouts …
5 months agoSergej Jakirović is failing upward and he is not going to apologize for it
Sergej Jakirović accidentally won promotion with Hull City, and he is clearly …
5 months ago
Barcelona faces a new era as Putellas departs
Alèxia Putellas has left Barcelona after 14 years. I analyze the tactical …
5 months ago
Pochettino's USMNT squad faces a statistical reality check
With a 14% drop-off in defensive stability when width is pushed, Pochettino's …
5 months ago
Johan Lange is on borrowed time at Tottenham
Johan Lange’s tenure as Tottenham sporting director is effectively over after a …
5 months ago
London City Lionesses are building a WSL Galacticos project in Bromley
London City Lionesses are launching an aggressive investment project in Bromley, aiming …
5 months ago
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: Why the UCL Final is a tactical trap
Analyzing the tactical friction between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the …
5 months ago
Crystal Palace are gambling on fitness before the final stretch
Oliver Glasner faces a personnel crisis as Wharton and Richards head for …
5 months ago
Alisson stays at Anfield as Liverpool pivot to Premier League bargain bin
Alisson Becker is staying at Anfield, but Liverpool is positioning itself to …
5 months ago