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 Moments: The 2026 Season So Far
A deep dive into the defining moments of mid-2026, covering the highs …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Uzbekistan are the wildcard nobody wants to face in 2026
Fabio Cannavaro has transformed Uzbekistan into a tactical wildcard. With the World …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuchel’s Saka admission is the start of an England headache
Thomas Tuchel's admission regarding Bukayo Saka's fitness is shaking the England fanbase …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bukayo Saka enters World Cup under injury cloud as Tuchel manages load
Thomas Tuchel is closely managing Bukayo Saka's fitness ahead of the 2026 …
4 months, 2 weeks agoThomas Tuchel is walking into a disaster with Bukayo Saka
Thomas Tuchel is gambling with Bukayo Saka's career, and England's World Cup …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
West Ham is rotting from the boardroom down
West Ham United is teetering on the edge of a boardroom collapse …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel faces a massive gamble with Bukayo Saka
Thomas Tuchel's reliance on an injured Bukayo Saka threatens England's 2026 World …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The World Cup is two days away and the US logistics look like a fever dream
The World Cup hits the US in two days. Between the ticketing …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Craig Gordon’s World Cup miracle has us all questioning reality
Is Craig Gordon's World Cup inclusion a masterclass in leadership or a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
England entering World Cup with a target on their back
England heads into the 2026 World Cup as third favorites, facing immense …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Premier League Moments of the 2025-2026 Season
From chaotic transfer windows to late-season meltdowns, we rank the most defining …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s path to World Cup glory runs right through North Carolina
With the 2026 World Cup just 48 hours away, Scotland is prepping …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Liverpool push for 164m double swoop as United land Orozco
Liverpool push for a 164m double winger deal, Manchester United confirm a …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Raul Jimenez back to Wolves: A sentimental gamble or tactical necessity?
Raul Jimenez looks set for a Molineux return as Wolves move to …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Glasgow City faces a tactical shake-up in the Sky Sports Cup
Analyzing the tactical shift in the Sky Sports Cup and why Glasgow …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s path to the World Cup knockout stage starts in North Carolina
Scotland faces a tactical puzzle against Haiti this weekend. Here is why …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10 Modern Football Moments Before the 2026 World Cup
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful football moments leading into …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Serie A managerial roulette starts with a bang
Serie A is in full upheaval as Torino snags Abate and Atalanta …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Manchester United’s pre-season schedule is playing it too safe
Manchester United's pre-season schedule favors commercial gain over tactical preparation, a move …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea are prioritizing aesthetics over match fitness
With the World Cup kicking off in two days, Cole Palmer and …
4 months, 2 weeks ago