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
How Belgium turned a political circus into a World Cup threat
Following their chaotic, politically fueled victory over the USA, Belgium's siege mentality …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England's two-man show is driving fans absolutely insane
England escaped the Azteca with a chaotic win over Mexico, but the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Bournemouth face a massive tactical gamble under Marco Rose
As Marco Rose takes the reins from Liverpool-bound Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth face …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Celtic are getting a tactical wildcard in Camilo Duran
Camilo Duran is poised for his Celtic medical. We break down the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool's hunt for a durable winger is hitting a World Cup wall
Andoni Iraola's Kirkby pre-season starts on July 14, but Liverpool's medical and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sandro Tonali's massive Spurs move has everyone losing their minds
Tottenham are breaking the transfer market with a ridiculous spending spree, Sandro …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappe and the Paraguayan senator's absolute circus of a feud
France scored a tight 1-0 win over Paraguay in the World Cup, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Argentina should be terrified of Egypt in the Round of 16
Argentina survived a massive scare against Cape Verde, but now they face …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England's defensive cracks at the Azteca should worry Thomas Tuchel
England's 3-2 win against Mexico masked severe tactical flaws, prompting Wayne Rooney …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Willie Kirk lands Durham job two years after Leicester sacking
Willie Kirk is back in English women's football as Durham Women name …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England's two-man World Cup show is either genius or a complete disaster
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored 10 of England's 11 World …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's physical decline exposed in World Cup exit
Cristiano Ronaldo's physical decline was laid bare as Spain knocked Portugal out …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England and Belgium show that keeping the ball is a World Cup trap
England moved on with just 31% possession, while the USA's 51.5% possession …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Where will Mohamed Salah play next as European and Saudi clubs circle?
Mohamed Salah is a free agent, and the race for his signature …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Amadou Onana's knee injury has plunged Aston Villa's summer into chaos
Midfielder Amadou Onana has ruptured his ACL at the World Cup, forcing …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Celtic's new strike force faces its first major test against Rangers
Celtic and Rangers prepare for the first Glasgow derby of the season, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
USMNT got exactly what they deserved in the Seattle soccer circus
The USMNT's World Cup exit in Seattle exposed the limits of political …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Pochettino and US Soccer got exactly what they deserved against Belgium
The USMNT's World Cup exit in Seattle exposed the limits of political …
3 months, 2 weeks agoChristian Pulisic's World Cup ends in injury as USMNT crashes out against Belgium
Christian Pulisic suffered a right foot injury during the USA's 1-4 defeat …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the Maddy Cusack inquest will force a reckoning in women's football
As the inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack enters its second …
3 months, 2 weeks ago