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 Youri Tielemans is the exact profile Man United needs right now
Manchester United's purchase of Youri Tielemans is theoretically sound, but without further …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why the legacy of USA 94 still haunts our commercialized present
Reflecting on the commercialization of football through the lens of a 30-year-old …
3 months, 1 week ago
Nottingham Forest are pushing hard for Lucas Bergvall
Nottingham Forest are testing Tottenham's resolve with an improved £45m bid for …
3 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's scramble to replace Salah hits a new dead end
Liverpool are pivoting to a 130m target as their primary search for …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Many Faces of Gary Neville
From attacking World Cup-winning defenders to critiquing elite managers, Gary Neville is …
3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's England job is on the line in a meaningless play-off
Thomas Tuchel faces a tactical reckoning in England's final World Cup match …
3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel is clinging to his England job after the Argentina collapse
England's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina has turned into …
3 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's summer scramble to replace Mohamed Salah
Liverpool are pivoting to Rayan as their primary target to replace Mohamed …
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Manchester United paid 48 million for Andrey Santos
Manchester United's 48 million investment in Andrey Santos marks a fundamental shift …
3 months, 1 week ago
Elliot Watt suspension reveals the rot in Scottish refereeing
The four-match ban for Elliot Watt highlights a growing intolerance for dissent …
3 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal fans are losing their minds over the Christos Tzolis signing
Arsenal's £34m move for Christos Tzolis has the internet split between tactical …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of 2026
The 2026 season proved that the game is moving faster than the …
3 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel's tactical inflexibility proved fatal in Atlanta
England’s exit was marked by a 0.42 xG output and an alarming …
3 months, 1 week ago
Tuchel's departure leaves England in a tactical mess
Thomas Tuchel's tactical inflexibility in the World Cup semi-final has left England …
3 months, 1 week ago
Lionel Messi’s recovery status looms large as Inter Miami restarts their season
Lionel Messi's recovery from fitness issues remains the key storyline for Inter …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Football Moments of 2026
A deep dive into the 2026 football landscape, analyzing the tactical, financial, …
3 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's pursuit of Crysencio Summerville hinges on Rashford's exit
Manchester United are eyeing a £30m move for Crysencio Summerville, but the …
3 months, 1 week ago
England’s high-possession approach failed against Argentina’s tactical trap
Controlling 62% of possession resulted in a meager 0.42 xG, signaling that …
3 months, 1 week ago
Bellingham and the fracture in England's tactical identity
Jude Bellingham’s visible frustration with Jordan Pickford during England's World Cup semi-final …
3 months, 1 week ago
Tuchel's England gamble failed when the numbers mattered most
England's 62% first-half possession count masked a lack of attacking intent that …
3 months, 1 week ago