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
The EFL broadcasting surge hits the ground running
As the 2026-27 EFL season approaches, the shift toward blanket broadcast coverage …
4 months ago
Sky Sports' new EFL roadmap is a logistical nightmare for fans
The decision to broadcast every EFL game marks a seismic shift for …
4 months ago
Kenzo Kies and the raw tragedy of a career cut short
Football analysis relies on tracking the peak developmental years at 21, but …
4 months ago
Cody Gakpo is playing like a starter, so why is Liverpool holding back?
Cody Gakpo is thriving in international colors, but his role at Liverpool …
4 months ago
Mapping the path to the World Cup final
Analyzing the tactical implications of the expanded 2026 World Cup bracket and …
4 months ago
Top 10: The 2026 Summer Transfer Market Reality Check
A deep dive into the 2026 summer transfer market, focusing on the …
4 months ago
Tomas Soucek injury leaves West Ham scrambling
Czech Republic international Tomas Soucek suffered a severe injury during World Cup …
4 months ago
Real Madrid are raiding Chelsea in a chaotic summer masterclass
Jose Mourinho’s return to the sidelines has triggered a chaotic transfer window. …
4 months ago
Scotland’s dream in Miami hits a familiar, brutal wall
A 3-0 loss to Brazil and a series of defensive mishaps have …
4 months ago
Steve Clarke is right to surrender because Scotland never showed up
Scotland managed to concede a 3-0 thrashing to Brazil, signaling the end …
4 months ago
Stagnation for Mexico as Czech Republic stalemate frustrates
Mexico stumbles in a scoreless draw against the Czech Republic, leaving both …
4 months ago
Group A is a total soap opera and the Czechs are spiraling
Group A is hitting a fever pitch as the Czech Republic fights …
4 months agoThe World Cup knockout stage promises chaos
The World Cup transitions from stage-managed qualification to the brutal, binary reality …
4 months ago
Morocco need defensive grit after that defensive collapse against Haiti
Morocco's 4-2 win over Haiti exposed significant structural flaws. Can Regragui fix …
4 months ago
Scotland just learned that playing Brazil is a bad idea
Scotland's defensive tactics against Brazil were a masterclass in how not to …
4 months ago
Scotland’s backline just handed Brazil a goal on a silver platter
Scotland’s defense handed Brazil an early lead in Miami, sparking a fiery …
4 months ago
Switzerland is playing chess while everyone else is playing tag
Switzerland just walked through the group stage with all the cold, terrifying …
4 months agoSwitzerland versus Canada is a mess of tactical stagnation
Switzerland and Canada face off in a tactical stalemate that will likely …
4 months ago
Brazil vs Scotland is the chaotic World Cup main event we deserve
Scotland takes on a Brazilian team in full-on internal crisis mode—and the …
4 months ago
Messi’s final act is taking shape in Los Angeles
Lionel Messi is plotting a final run for 2030, but his Olympic …
4 months ago