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
De Zerbi is the wrong fit for this Tottenham project
Roberto De Zerbi is being touted for the Spurs job, but his …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Manchester United's pursuit of Anderson: Logic versus the reality of a rebuild
Manchester United's interest in Anderson is heating up, but does the tactical …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
France’s new attack is a nightmare for every World Cup contender
With a revitalized attack featuring Olise and Cherki, France is shifting gears—but …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "I think we have the quality that we could maybe do something special like what you saw from South..."
Clint Dempsey discusses Mauricio Pochettino rumors, USMNT striker analysis, World Cup 2026 …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Real Madrid's obsession with Enzo Fernandez ignores their biggest weakness
Real Madrid's pursuit of Enzo Fernandez highlights a major strategic flaw in …
6 months, 4 weeks agoHarry Maguire staying at Old Trafford is a massive self-own by United
Manchester United has officially extended Harry Maguire's contract, proving once again that …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade is running out of time to convince the doubters
Nick Woltemade is under fire from German media for poor decision-making at …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "Gio Reyna is an incredible singular creative. He seems to take it to another level, another gear,..."
Clint Dempsey discusses Mauricio Pochettino future/rumors, 2026 World Cup expectations, USMNT striker …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "We started out really well, but we just never came out in the second half. They rolled us over an..."
Clint Dempsey discusses USMNT vs Portugal preview, USMNT mentality, USMNT defensive struggles …
6 months, 4 weeks agoThe World Cup 2026 group stage is a bloated disaster waiting to happen
FIFA's 2026 expansion turns the World Cup into a bloated, confusing mess …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Elliot Anderson is the most bizarre lock for England's World Cup squad
Elliot Anderson's meteoric rise to England's World Cup squad despite only six …
6 months, 4 weeks agoThe Conference League remains football’s most chaotic fever dream
It is a beautiful, messy, and disorganized tournament that manages to be …
6 months, 4 weeks agoEuropa League second legs are going to be absolute carnage
Forget the tactical mumbo-jumbo; the Europa League second legs are about who …
6 months, 4 weeks agoEuropa League quarterfinals are the ultimate chaotic playground
The Europa League quarterfinals are where real football demons live, and the …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Chelsea's defensive depth chart takes another hit with Cucurella injury
Marc Cucurella is out for 6-8 weeks with a grade two hamstring …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Real Madrid Circling Enzo Isn't a Rumor, It's an Obituary
A single line in a gossip column about Enzo Fernandez and Real …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Top 10: That's World-Class
What separates the great from the truly elite in football? It's the …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Salah's Liverpool Exit: Euro Giants Make Offers as Egypt Chief Slams MLS
With Mohamed Salah's Liverpool departure confirmed for this summer, the Egyptian national …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
AEW Dynasty arrives with more questions than answers
AEW Dynasty arrives today with the company needing a clean, focused performance …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Tuchel's England Already Faces a Referendum at Wembley
After a hugely disappointing draw against Uruguay, the pressure is on Thomas …
6 months, 4 weeks ago