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
Emily Cassap represents a shift in Northern Ireland's tactics
Analyzing the tactical shift as Emily Cassap receives her first senior call-up …
1 day, 10 hours ago
Neymar's World Cup status in doubt after training camp medical emergency
Neymar's status for the 2026 World Cup is in jeopardy after a …
1 day, 12 hours ago
Pochettino moving to Milan mid-cycle is a dereliction of duty
Mauricio Pochettino's reported talks with AC Milan just days before the World …
1 day, 13 hours ago
Crystal Palace's unlikely European title exposes the modern speed gap
Crystal Palace’s European title win highlights a shift toward high-velocity transition play, …
1 day, 14 hours ago
Liverpool’s £130m gamble on Diomande reeks of desperation
Liverpool's pursuit of Yan Diomande is a high-cost gamble that ignores the …
1 day, 16 hours ago
Manchester United are sleepwalking into another summer of uncertainty
Manchester United are stuck in a repetitive cycle of transfer rumors and …
1 day, 16 hours ago
Ireland's Qatar victory overshadowed by looming Israel fixtures
The Republic of Ireland's recent friendly win over Qatar has been quickly …
1 day, 17 hours ago
Tottenham are betting heavy on Premier League experience this summer
Tottenham are moving quickly to renovate their defense with veteran Premier League …
2 days, 1 hour ago
Barcelona and the £156m madness behind their latest transfer spree
Barcelona are pushing for a high-stakes double swoop for Anthony Gordon and …
2 days, 1 hour ago
Michael Carrick has a massive squad management headache at Man Utd
Manchester United's move to loan out a 50 million pound asset confirms …
2 days, 1 hour ago
The Andoni Iraola derby is making everyone look like a clown
The managerial carousel is spinning out of control in the wake of …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Mauricio Pochettino is flirting with Milan while the US ship is barely afloat
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly in talks with AC Milan while the USMNT …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Carlisle United turn to Rob Elliot to salvage their tactical identity
Carlisle United’s pivot to Rob Elliot ignores a glaring defensive vulnerability that …
2 days, 5 hours ago
Mauricio Pochettino's post-World Cup pivot to AC Milan
Mauricio Pochettino is actively holding talks with AC Milan for a post-World …
2 days, 6 hours ago
Top 10: Defining World Cup Moments of the Modern Era
A deep dive into the 10 most impactful moments in World Cup …
2 days, 6 hours ago
Michael Carrick wants to fix the midfield mess at Manchester United
Michael Carrick is hunting for a midfield anchor at Manchester United, but …
2 days, 6 hours agoEngland are bottling the 2026 World Cup before it even starts
England's World Cup run is already hitting a massive wall of tactical …
2 days, 7 hours agoArgentina's 2026 title defense is a looming disaster
Argentina's title defense in 2026 is built on fading nostalgia and an …
2 days, 7 hours agoThe USMNT isn't ready for the absolute circus of the 2026 World Cup
The USMNT is stepping into a pressure cooker, and fourteen days out, …
2 days, 7 hours ago
Is Sergej Barbarez actually cooking with Bosnia for the World Cup?
Is the Barbarez experiment fueling a Cinderella run or an inevitable disaster? …
2 days, 12 hours ago