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
Vince (Scuffed (USMNT & World Cup)): "Sergino Dest off against AZ Alkmaar in the 57th minute with a hamstring injury. Seems like a pret..."
Vince discusses USMNT striker depth, Player form, USMNT tactical analysis on Scuffed …
2 months ago
Patrice Motsepe is fighting to save his reputation at CAF
Patrice Motsepe's presidency at CAF is crumbling under the weight of tournament …
2 months ago
Rory Smith (Men in Blazers): "What Barcelona and Spain have done with Yamal runs against quite a lot of best practice. The idea..."
Rory Smith discusses Lamine Yamal's development, Lamine Yamal's career longevity, Nottingham Forest's …
2 months ago
Matthew Benham (Men in Blazers): "I presume that as models get better, the human input will be less and less. At some point, the mo..."
Matthew Benham discusses Future of AI in football, Transfer market regrets, Future …
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Max Rushden (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "We have to presume that that's it for Igor Tudor and perhaps the worst managerial stint of all time."
Max Rushden discusses Manager sacking, Manager behavior, Tactical analysis on Football Weekly …
2 months ago
Viktor Gyokeres is the new king of Sweden and everyone is losing it
The Swedish miracle under Graham Potter has everyone talking. Enthusiasts love the …
2 months ago
Chelsea's lost winger: Mudryk faces a career-defining shadow
As Chelsea navigates the fallout of Mykhailo Mudryk's potential four-year ban, the …
2 months ago
Thomas Tuchel's England tenure is already hitting turbulence
Thomas Tuchel's start as England manager is defined by tactical friction and …
2 months ago
Jimmy Conrad (Call It What You Want (CBS Sports Golazo)): "We're hearing reports that Noah Kai Banks is maybe thinking Germany. He's thinking Germany at thi..."
Jimmy Conrad discusses Johnny Cardoso / USMNT depth, MLS manager sacking, Mexico …
2 months ago
John McKenzie (Tifo Football Podcast): "FIFA has cut over $100 million from its operating budget for this summer's World Cup in North Ame..."
John McKenzie discusses World Cup 2026 budget, World Cup 2026 logistics and …
2 months ago
Liverpool are entering a dangerous post-Salah era
Liverpool's reliance on Mohamed Salah has masked deep-seated tactical flaws. Replacing him …
2 months ago
Kaya Kainak (Tifo Football Podcast): "Max Dowman scored Arsenal's second goal, writing himself into the record books as their youngest ..."
Kaya Kainak discusses Premier League tactical evolution, Premier League title race, Arsenal …
2 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Football Season
A deep dive into the 10 moments that defined the 2026 football …
2 months agoArsenal will crush the FA Cup final and break their trophy drought
Arsenal has the depth and technical edge to storm Wembley in May …
2 months ago
Paul Watson (Football Weekly (The Guardian)): "The Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the final with the result of the match be..."
Paul Watson discusses AFCON title stripping, Manchester City Champions League exit, Chelsea …
2 months agoDR Congo are World Cup bound after a 52-year wait
DR Congo has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 …
2 months ago
Spurs are in open revolt as Roberto De Zerbi takes the hot seat
Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as manager, sparking …
2 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
The 2026 season has been a whirlwind of tactical shifts, officiating firestorms, …
2 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the 2026 Season
From Italy's shock qualification exit to Tuchel's complicated start with England, these …
2 months ago
John McKenzie (Tifo Football Podcast): "The big question about this whole piece is how much of this boils down to Manchester United just ..."
John McKenzie discusses Managerial changes, Manchester United finances, Glazer ownership/Debt on Tifo …
2 months ago