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
Ipswich are gambling big and the internet has no idea how to react
Ipswich Town just dropped 26.6m on a striker, and the internet is …
3 months, 2 weeks agoThe World Cup's survive-and-advance reality hits the quarter-finals
The World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, where tactical rigidity met with extreme …
3 months, 2 weeks agoMan Utd finally washing their hands of the Greenwood mess
The Greenwood saga is finally nearing its end, and it’s nothing but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Argentina's escape against Egypt exposes a massive gap for Switzerland
Argentina's chaotic 3-2 victory over Egypt revealed significant structural weaknesses that Murat …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal and Liverpool are chasing the wrong version of Bradley Barcola
Bradley Barcola's Ligue 1 assists collapsed by 90% last season, showing why …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Saturday's World Cup clash with Norway is England's ultimate trap game
A historic World Cup quarter-final in Miami brings England face-to-face with Erling …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jordan Henderson is out of the World Cup after a freak celebration fall
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has been ruled out of the 2026 World …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Morocco are succeeding where the rest of Africa fell apart
While Senegal and Egypt collapsed in late-game chaos, Morocco's structural stability has …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Mohamed Salah's next destination is obvious after Egypt's World Cup exit
Egypt's heartbreaking World Cup collapse against Argentina has sealed Mohamed Salah's fate. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Rafa Benitez is the wrong man to rebuild Scotland
Scotland's search for Steve Clarke's successor has led to Rafa Benitez, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Folarin Balogun's suspension farce backfired on U.S. Soccer
When Folarin Balogun saw red, U.S. Soccer went all the way to …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jordan Henderson's freak injury creates a World Cup crisis for England
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is out of the 2026 World Cup after …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham face transfer battle for Swiss World Cup hero Ruben Vargas
Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas has emerged as a target for West Ham, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Switzerland's joyless machine breaks Colombia in Vancouver
Colombia choked again as Switzerland's defensive wall marched into the World Cup …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The tactical numbers that will define the World Cup quarter-finals
No team had ever survived a two-goal deficit after the 80th minute …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United chase Tchouameni but wage demands could kill the deal
Manchester United have identified Aurelien Tchouameni as their dream midfield signing, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Argentina grifted their way past Egypt and VAR fell for it hook line and sinker
Argentina escaped Atlanta with a highly controversial 3-2 victory after Mostafa Zico's …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How England threw away their best ever chance at World Cup glory
A breakdown of why England's Golden Generation failed spectacularly at the 2006 …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Switzerland will struggle to stop Colombia without Johan Manzambi
A deep tactical breakdown of Switzerland vs Colombia in the 2026 World …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Michael Owen is actually right about England's chaotic Azteca escape
England survived a chaotic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca to …
3 months, 2 weeks ago