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 Joao Neves is the missing piece for Portugal's midfield puzzle
Joao Neves is scouting heaven, but his current release clause creates a …
4 months ago
The World Cup expansion has eroded group stage tension
With 25% of the field already eliminated before the final round, the …
4 months ago
Gary O'Neil is the wrong move for Ipswich's survival
Gary O'Neil’s appointment at Ipswich Town ignores fundamental tactical patterns that will …
4 months ago
Everton WSL appointment of Phelan is a short-term trap
Everton's decision to hire Phelan as permanent boss is a classic case …
4 months ago
Arsenal must stop chasing shadows like Julian Alvarez
Arsenal's flirtation with Julian Alvarez is a strategic error. Despite the noise, …
4 months ago
Premier League coaching carousel hits top gear this June
Gary O'Neil locks in the Ipswich job as Manchester City and Fulham …
4 months ago
FIFA flag ban sparks outrage as MP drags issue into Parliament
FIFA's decision to ban an England flag held by Barrow supporters at …
4 months ago
Arsenal's transfer window is turning into a chaotic tug-of-war
Arsenal's transfer window is descending into a multi-front battle, with Real Madrid …
4 months ago
Chelsea overhaul accelerates as Enzo Fernandez eyes Real Madrid exit
Chelsea are restructuring as Enzo Fernandez nears a Real Madrid exit, prompting …
4 months ago
Michael Oliver handling Norway versus France is a gamble
Michael Oliver draws the whistle for a massive World Cup clash, but …
4 months ago
Ipswich Town’s managerial gamble shows a desperate math error
Ipswich Town’s pursuit of Gary O'Neil prioritizes defensive structure, but the underlying …
4 months ago
Argentina face a defensive crisis as the knockout stage looms
Argentina's clinical edge is being threatened by a growing injury list, while …
4 months agoGareth Bale is trading his boots for a boardroom nightmare
Gareth Bale is abandoning his legendary status to enter the cutthroat, miserable …
4 months ago
The summer transfer window is currently a burning dumpster fire
The summer transfer market has devolved into a chaotic mess of overspending …
4 months agoAlgeria survive a massive Jordan scare to keep their tournament dreams alive
Algeria squeezed past Jordan with a late comeback, but the internet is …
4 months ago
Jordan faces a tactical reality check against Algeria in the World Cup
Jordan faces a tactical uphill battle against a high-pressing Algerian side. Can …
4 months agoAlgeria's territorial dominance against Jordan remains toothless
Algeria holds 68% possession against Jordan but struggles to convert that into …
4 months ago
Argentina’s reliance on Messi creates a defensive fatal flaw
Lionel Messi has hit the 18-goal milestone, but Argentina's defensive frailty suggests …
4 months ago
Messi hits 18 goals to claim the World Cup throne
Lionel Messi has officially eclipsed Miroslav Klose, pushing the World Cup scoring …
4 months ago
Erling Haaland hamstring scare creates panic for Norway's knockout run
Erling Haaland's status is uncertain after a hamstring injury in Norway's final …
4 months ago