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 Scottish Premiership returns with immediate fireworks
The 2026/27 Scottish Premiership fixtures are out, featuring an opening weekend where …
4 months, 1 week ago
Djed Spence headgear raises questions in England opener
Djed Spence featured for England against Croatia while wearing facial protective gear, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Declan Rice limping after Croatia match: What we know
Declan Rice was seen limping after England's 4-2 win against Croatia, casting …
4 months, 1 week ago
Steve Clarke must abandon his caution against Morocco
Scotland enters the match against Morocco with a rigid defensive structure that …
4 months, 1 week ago
England look disjointed despite the comfortable scoreline
England's style remains flashy but structurally hollow as security breaches dominate headlines. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Joao Neves is the missing piece for City's midfield refresh
Joao Neves remains the primary target for several elite clubs, but Benfica's …
4 months, 1 week ago
England show flickers of promise but Tuchel has problems to solve
England's opening win over Croatia provided relief, but Thomas Tuchel's tactical setup …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Recent International Football
International football sees major swings in momentum, from Ryan Christie's debut to …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
A rapid-fire look at the 2026 season's most influential moments, from goalkeeper …
4 months, 1 week ago
Argentina's ranking drop is a warning, not a panic button
Analyzing why Argentina lost their top spot in the latest world cup …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ghana’s stoppage-time strike exposes a cynical tactical reality
Ghana’s 95th-minute winner against Panama in Toronto serves as a harsh lesson …
4 months, 1 week ago
England's defensive fragility remains a problem despite the 4-2 win
England's 4-2 win masks deeper defensive failures and a reliance on individual …
4 months, 1 week ago
The fading light of Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup act
At 41, the Portuguese captain’s performance against DR Congo has raised difficult …
4 months, 1 week ago
Pulisic's injury cloud creates a tactical headache for Pochettino
Christian Pulisic’s fitness issues force Mauricio Pochettino to reconsider his tactical blueprint …
4 months, 1 week agoEngland's defensive shape is still a total disaster
Four goals against Croatia sounds great, but England's defensive shape was a …
4 months, 1 week ago
England’s defense is still a total circus despite that Croatia win
England grabbed a 4-2 win over Croatia to open their 2026 World …
4 months, 1 week agoMarcus Rashford just saved England from a total Croatia meltdown
England stumbled through a brutal 88 minutes against Croatia until Rashford finally …
4 months, 1 week ago
Tuchel faces a Croatia litmus test in his tournament debut
Thomas Tuchel makes his tournament debut for England against a familiar adversary. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
From tactical shifts to a mid-season officiating crisis, we break down the …
4 months, 1 week agoBellingham is carrying this England squad on his back
Jude Bellingham is saving England's bacon, but the team's tactical inertia remains …
4 months, 1 week ago