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
Top 10: The Moments That Rewrote World Cup History
From Maradona's hand to Iniesta's volley, we rank the moments that decided …
4 months, 1 week ago
Bielsa’s tactical obsession leaves little room for portraits
Uruguay has increased its high-intensity sprint distance by 14 percent under Bielsa, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United's recruitment strategy is a high-stakes gamble
United's pursuit of a £140m West Ham double deal exposes a lack …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Algeria is officially the main character of this World Cup
Lawrence, Kansas is losing its mind over Algeria, and honestly? It is …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's hunt for Tonali risks stalling before it starts
Arsenal's interest in Sandro Tonali is cooling as the 100 million euro …
4 months, 1 week ago
Jordan and Uzbekistan are more than just World Cup footnotes
Jordan and Uzbekistan are often dismissed as World Cup cannon fodder, but …
4 months, 1 week ago
World Cup chaos as France arrives and Tunisia pulls a shock move
France arrives at the 2026 World Cup as Tunisia pivots to Herve …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ayyoub Bouaddi recovery timeline: What Arsenal need to know
Ayyoub Bouaddi is at the center of a transfer tug-of-war, but his …
4 months, 1 week ago
New Zealand vs. Iran was the chaotic draw we all needed
New Zealand and Iran locked horns in a 2-2 thriller that left …
4 months, 1 week agoIran vs New Zealand is setting the internet on fire for all the wrong reasons
The Iran vs New Zealand showdown was a tactical disaster that has …
4 months, 1 week ago
Uruguay's tactical stagnation against Saudi Arabia is a alarm bell
A sharp look at why Uruguay's reliance on individual talent is failing …
4 months, 1 week ago
Cape Verde just broke the template, but can they do it again?
Cape Verde held Spain to a shock draw, but tactical analysis suggests …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Scotland is about to shock the World Cup group stage
Steve Clarke's squad has stopped playing like they're afraid of the occasion, …
4 months, 1 week ago
Cape Verde proved the gap is smaller than the budget sheets suggest
Cape Verde exposed the stagnation inherent in Spain's possession-heavy tactical setup. A …
4 months, 1 week ago
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan move changes the Old Trafford blueprint
Manchester United's financial outlook has improved significantly, but the real test is …
4 months, 1 week ago
England’s Kansas City camp is a strategic gamble that could blow up in Tuchel's face
Thomas Tuchel's decision to house the England squad in Kansas City for …
4 months, 1 week ago
Cape Verde just dunked on Spain's entire national identity
Spain walked into Atlanta and got humbled by a debutant side with …
4 months, 1 week agoStop pretending scouting is a perfect science
Gardiner is right: the 'next big thing' is a myth if the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal: The 2026 Strategic Rankings
As the 2026 window opens, Arsenal's recruitment strategy hinges on balancing immediate …
4 months, 1 week ago
The Digital Perimeter: 10 Athletes Redefining Social Media Engagement
From Nico O'Reilly's tactical patience to Jordan Cox's battle with trolls, here …
4 months, 1 week ago