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 Sassuolo Historical and Tactical Moments
From the unwavering loyalty of Domenico Berardi to their status as the …
4 weeks ago
Watford are light-speed firing their way to an existential crisis
Watford just sacked Ed Still after 15 games, marking their third manager …
4 weeks ago
Wrexham's promotion bid hits a wall after final day heartbreak
Wrexham's Premier League ambitions stall after a heartbreaking final-day exit from the …
4 weeks ago
Why Liverpool's transitional volume will break Manchester United at Old Trafford
Manchester United concede 17.4 shots per 90, creating a statistical vacuum that …
4 weeks ago
Old Trafford remains the acid test for Liverpool’s title credentials
Ahead of the grudge match at Old Trafford, Mo Salah faces questions …
4 weeks ago
Man Utd managerial indecision is a sports science disaster
As Michael Carrick faces a massive test against Liverpool, the biggest threat …
4 weeks agoPrepping for 2026: A Review of the Trionda Ball, USMNT Scarves, and Tactical Deep Dives
With the 2026 World Cup looming, it's time to sort the essential …
4 weeks ago
Lyon’s clinical efficiency ends Arsenal’s Champions League reign
Lyon reaches a record 12th WCL final as Jule Brand’s 88th-minute strike …
4 weeks ago
Why Newcastle's win over Brighton was a tactical masterclass in survival
Dan Burn's towering header capped a vital 3-1 win over Brighton, proving …
4 weeks ago
Sevilla target Andoni Iraola for summer rebuild
With his exit from Bournemouth confirmed, reports from Spain have intensified linking …
4 weeks ago
Manchester United Women just hit the wall and it is time for a reset
Lea Schuller’s injury-time equalizer against Brighton couldn't mask the reality: Manchester United's …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Why Wrexham is fumbling the final playoff hunt
Wrexham's playoff dreams are hitting a statistical wall, and Hull City looks …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
How Sunderland survive the tactical fallout of Dan Ballard's Molineux meltdown
Dan Ballard's bizarre red card for hair-pulling against Wolves hasn't just cost …
4 weeks, 1 day agoTop 10: Defining Moments of the 2025-26 Premier League Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2025-26 Premier …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Eddie Howe buys himself time as Newcastle finally click against Brighton
A decisive 3-1 victory over Brighton at St James' Park has temporarily …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Milan are gambling everything on the Champions League by resting Modric
Fabio Grosso is taking a massive risk by omitting Luka Modric for …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Wrexham's collapse shows why the EFL final day is pure chaos
Wrexham's agonizing draw against Middlesbrough highlighted a glaring flaw in final-day tactics. …
4 weeks, 1 day agoDan Burn's header exposes Brighton's ongoing set-piece nightmare
Newcastle's second goal highlighted a persistent structural flaw in how possession-heavy sides …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Tactical paralysis will define the EFL final day
When survival or promotion is on the line, systemic football collapses. A …
4 weeks, 1 day agoTop 10: The Definitive Moments That Shaped Footballing History
From Istanbul to the Maracanazo, we rank the ten defining moments that …
4 weeks, 1 day ago