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
Mary Earps joining London City Lionesses is a massive gamble
Mary Earps leaving PSG for the second tier is either a genius …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's aggressive recruitment drive ignores defensive depth
Liverpool triggers a £34.5m release clause for Victor Munoz and pushes for …
4 months, 1 week ago
Andoni Iraola faces a brutal reality check at Anfield
Andoni Iraola's opening day at St. James' Park is a tactical trap …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's soft start is a trap they cannot afford to miss
Manchester United face a statistically favorable start to the 2026-27 season, but …
4 months, 1 week ago
Michael Carrick facing immediate selection crisis before opener
With nine stars unavailable for the opening of the 2026/27 season, Michael …
4 months, 1 week agoWorld Cup Goalscorers Who Are Actually Turning Up
Ranking the hottest goalscorers at the 2026 World Cup as group stages …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mexico vs. South Korea is the mid-week chaos we actually need
Raul Jimenez and Son Heung-min are taking center stage, but defensive lapses …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mexico and South Korea just played a masterclass in absolute chaos
Mexico and South Korea just turned a live game into a comedy …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Christian Pulisic Defining Moments
From Dortmund to the current World Cup, we rank the career of …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal need more than just names in this window
Arsenal's transfer strategy is leaning heavily into long-term prospects while the senior …
4 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel versus everyone is the petty drama England needs
Thomas Tuchel is already fighting FIFA over cameraman positioning, and the fan …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester City's aggressive pursuit of Sandro Tonali signals midfield shift
Manchester City are aggressively pursuing Sandro Tonali as part of a summer …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Most Chaotic Matches in International Football
From the chaos of today's Qatar defeat to the tactical perfection of …
4 months, 1 week agoSwitzerland runs circles around a sinking Bosnian ship
A deep dive into why Switzerland’s victory over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina was a …
4 months, 1 week ago
When legal battles collide with the World Cup pitch
With Elye Wahi cleared to face Germany in Toronto, the focus shifts …
4 months, 1 week ago
England’s defense is a ticking time bomb despite the 4-2 scoreline
England's 4-2 win masked deep structural flaws; the team allowed Croatia to …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Southern Hemisphere and South Korea’s 2026 Turbulence
The turbulence surrounding South Korea’s media policy and the inconsistent performance of …
4 months, 1 week ago
New Zealand just cleared the bar for coolest World Cup story ever
Tyler and Jenny Bindon have made history as the first mother-son duo …
4 months, 1 week ago
World Cup fitness concerns mount as injury reports surface
A deep dive into the physical toll of the 2026 World Cup …
4 months, 1 week ago
Data nerds are ruining the World Cup but Michael Olise doesn't care
Analyzing the physical toll of this year's World Cup, why Michael Olise …
4 months, 1 week ago