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
Scotland’s tactical reality check against the Messi factor
A tactical breakdown of Scotland's defensive challenges as they prepare to face …
4 months, 1 week ago
Scottish football fans prepare for season schedule drop
With the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership fixtures arriving Thursday, we look at the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool and Aston Villa in high-stakes race for Adam Wharton
Liverpool and Aston Villa are currently locked in a race for Crystal …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Portuguese Football Power Index
From Ronaldo's controversial starting role to the tactical necessity of Ruben Neves, …
4 months, 1 week ago
England vs Croatia: The math behind Tuchel's Texas opener
England faces a 2018 ghost in Dallas as Tuchel's tactical choices face …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Three Lions Reality Check
A deep dive into the 10 components shaping England's 2026 campaign, from …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Manchester United’s midfield hunt is stagnating in the U.S.
Manchester United's midfield search is stalling in the U.S. as internal disagreements …
4 months, 1 week ago
Milan’s pursuit of Markus Krösche hits a wall in Frankfurt
AC Milan’s pursuit of Markus Krösche has hit a major roadblock as …
4 months, 1 week ago
Danny Rohl is finally gone and Rangers fans have absolutely no chill
Rangers move on from Danny Rohl as the Derek McInnes era looms. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Messi's latest injury setback signals the end of an era
Lionel Messi is sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, leaving his …
4 months, 1 week ago
Danny Rohl’s exit proves Rangers have lost their North Star
Danny Rohl is gone, and Rangers are staring down the barrel of …
4 months, 1 week ago
Danny Rohl walks out on Rangers: What this means for Ibrox
Danny Rohl has abandoned his post at Rangers for Red Bull Salzburg. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel doubles down on England identity before Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel stands firm on his high-intensity style, dismissing heat-related modifications ahead …
4 months, 1 week ago
England are sleepwalking into their World Cup opener
England's World Cup opener is looming, and the fans are officially losing …
4 months, 1 week ago
Austria return to the big stage with a reality check
Austria marked their 28-year World Cup return with a win, but a …
4 months, 1 week ago
Messi just dropped a hat-trick for the culture and we aren't worthy
Messi equaled the World Cup scoring record against Algeria, and the internet …
4 months, 1 week ago
Portugal's secret weapon is a guy named Austin MacPhee
Austin MacPhee's transition from Villa's set-piece guru to Portugal's secret weapon shows …
4 months, 1 week ago
Darwin Nunez to Manchester United rumors make zero sense for either side
Darwin Nunez to Manchester United rumors are surfacing, but the analysis of …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal face transfer reality check after failed £92m move
Arsenal's summer plans hit a speed bump after a £92m target move …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal pivot to Sandro Tonali as midfield recruitment plans shift
Arsenal are exploring a potential swoop for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali as they …
4 months, 1 week ago