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
Austria need more than Schmid's brilliance to survive the group stage
Austria dispatched Jordan, but the lack of structure proves they aren't ready …
4 months, 1 week agoMbappe just reminded the world why France is the team to beat
Mbappe turned a trash penalty call into a clinic, proving France has …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe's fitness under scrutiny after scare in France's win over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe’s status is currently under medical review after the French star …
4 months, 1 week ago
Argentina vs Algeria: Messi faces a tactical puzzle in opening group game
Argentina takes the stage against a disciplined Algerian side prepared to choke …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ghana are at a tactical crossroads without Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey's visa disaster ruins Ghana's World Cup opener preparations, leaving a …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe is hitting peak form just as the knockouts loom
Kylian Mbappe is showing clinical efficiency as France takes 3-1 victory over …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ghana's visa disaster is a masterclass in self-sabotage
The Ghana national team is dealing with a self-inflicted disaster, leaving fans …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe is hitting peak form just as the knockouts loom
Kylian Mbappe is lethal from range, but France's tactical reliance on individual …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe is hitting his prime but France has a glaring midfield issue
Kylian Mbappe is carrying France, but the defensive transition gaps are glaring. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel is turning England into a joyless machine
Thomas Tuchel is turning England into a joyless machine, and between the …
4 months, 1 week ago
France looked sluggish against Senegal but managed to grind out the result
France escaped with a win against Senegal, but a disjointed performance in …
4 months, 1 week ago
France's tactical obsession with their front line is inviting disaster
France's reliance on a top-heavy attack against Senegal hides deep-seated defensive vulnerabilities …
4 months, 1 week ago
England fans are losing their collective minds over the Tuchel lineup
The England fanbase is tearing itself apart over Thomas Tuchel's tactical choices …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Definitive Shifts in the Domestic Football Market
From managerial vacancies in Suffolk to psychological warfare in international camps, we …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
A deep dive into the 10 most polarizing and significant moments in …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool's massive midfield gamble and the race for Diomande
Liverpool are pivoting away from Salah rumors to chase a £112m defensive …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's ruthless summer clear-out is moving faster than expected
Arsenal's front office is betting long-term on a massive squad overhaul despite …
4 months, 1 week ago
Lionel Messi knows his sixth World Cup is a different beast
Lionel Messi enters his sixth World Cup with a refined role, but …
4 months, 1 week ago
Iran’s LA performance was a temporary truce in a permanent war
Iran’s Los Angeles showcase was a masterclass in the temporary power of …
4 months, 1 week ago
Tino Livramento's World Cup status in peril after training ground setback
Tino Livramento’s World Cup dreams are in jeopardy after a late training …
4 months, 1 week ago