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
England survived the Azteca but their defense is still a total disaster
England survived a Jarell Quansah red card and Estadio Azteca altitude to …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England's midfield is still a structural mess despite Bellingham's heroics
A detailed tactical look at England's performance against Mexico and the challenges …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Norway and Haaland just exposed the fatal flaw in Brazil's defense
Brazil's World Cup campaign ended in disaster in East Rutherford, as Erling …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England are playing with fire at the Azteca
Thomas Tuchel's cautious tactics and Harry Kane's early gamesmanship face the ultimate …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The 2 AM kick-off is a war crime and England fans are losing it
England's World Cup clash with Mexico is delayed by an hour due …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England are walking into a tactical trap at the Azteca
England's World Cup campaign faces a high-altitude tactical crisis as Thomas Tuchel's …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Enzo Fernandez wants out of Chelsea as Arsenal and Man City prepare bids
Enzo Fernandez is pushing to leave Chelsea. With Real Madrid pulling out …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's right-back emergency has England fans in complete meltdown
Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive crisis before England's massive World Cup clash …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Raul Jimenez and a weird FIFA loophole are shaking up the World Cup last 16
Raul Jimenez has scored six goals in 12 games against Jordan Pickford. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why De Zerbi's £230m Spurs overhaul is a massive tactical gamble
Tottenham Hotspur have spent over £230m this summer to hand Roberto De …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
France proved they can win dirty after surviving Paraguay's battle of Philly
France's fiery 1-0 win over Paraguay sparked a massive social media war …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Football Australia backs Tony Popovic despite World Cup shootout disaster
Tony Popovic gets the dreaded vote of confidence. Despite an avalanche of …
3 months, 2 weeks agoEngland's right-back crisis might sink their World Cup against Mexico
England face a full-blown right-back emergency and extreme altitude ahead of their …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United’s transfer room looks like a basement after a frat party
Manchester United’s latest transfer flirtations show a club stuck in an infinite …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Manchester United's midfield math does not add up
United sold Scott McTominay for £25.7m, yet are now considering an £80m …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso wants to hijack Manchester United’s dream midfield signing
Manchester United’s dream move for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni faces a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Denzel Dumfries is the ultimate Jose Mourinho signing for Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid is defined by an aggressive physical …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England face the ultimate tactical and altitude test against Mexico
England face a grueling physical and tactical test at the high-altitude Estadio …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
France face midfield crisis as Tchouameni injury concerns mount
France progressed to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Paraguay in …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal are about to make the £140m midfield gamble that defines their future
Arsenal's quiet summer transfer window hides a brewing tactical revolution. A proposed …
3 months, 3 weeks ago