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
Niall (Football Social Daily): "Mohamed Salah announced that he will be bringing the curtain down on his career with Liverpool at..."
Niall discusses Greatest African Premier League player, Liverpool squad rebuild, Mohamed Salah …
2 months ago
Top 10: Defining Moments in Modern Football
Analyzing ten moments that redefined modern football, from Leicester City's miracle to …
2 months ago
Nestory Irankunda is the electric spark the Socceroos were desperate for
Nestory Irankunda's backflipping, goal-scoring masterclass has the fanbase divided, but everyone agrees …
2 months ago
AC Milan fans are losing their minds over the Andrej Kostic signing
AC Milan's signing of Andrej Kostic has the forums in a frenzy, …
2 months ago
Top 10: Defining Tactical Shifts in Modern Football
The evolution of modern football is a series of forced tactical corrections. …
2 months ago
Tottenham are walking into a self-inflicted disaster with the De Zerbi rumor
Tottenham's flirtation with Roberto De Zerbi is a tactical and PR misfire …
2 months ago
Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona is hitting a brick wall
Marcus Rashford's move to Barcelona has hit a major snag as the …
2 months ago
Napoli's Lukaku gamble is burning them to the ground
Romelu Lukaku’s strange disappearance from Napoli camp highlights a massive failure in …
2 months ago
De Zerbi is the wrong fit for this Tottenham project
Roberto De Zerbi is being touted for the Spurs job, but his …
2 months ago
Manchester United's pursuit of Anderson: Logic versus the reality of a rebuild
Manchester United's interest in Anderson is heating up, but does the tactical …
2 months ago
France’s new attack is a nightmare for every World Cup contender
With a revitalized attack featuring Olise and Cherki, France is shifting gears—but …
2 months ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "I think we have the quality that we could maybe do something special like what you saw from South..."
Clint Dempsey discusses Mauricio Pochettino rumors, USMNT striker analysis, World Cup 2026 …
2 months ago
Real Madrid's obsession with Enzo Fernandez ignores their biggest weakness
Real Madrid's pursuit of Enzo Fernandez highlights a major strategic flaw in …
2 months agoHarry Maguire staying at Old Trafford is a massive self-own by United
Manchester United has officially extended Harry Maguire's contract, proving once again that …
2 months ago
Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade is running out of time to convince the doubters
Nick Woltemade is under fire from German media for poor decision-making at …
2 months ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "Gio Reyna is an incredible singular creative. He seems to take it to another level, another gear,..."
Clint Dempsey discusses Mauricio Pochettino future/rumors, 2026 World Cup expectations, USMNT striker …
2 months ago
Clint Dempsey (Men in Blazers): "We started out really well, but we just never came out in the second half. They rolled us over an..."
Clint Dempsey discusses USMNT vs Portugal preview, USMNT mentality, USMNT defensive struggles …
2 months agoThe World Cup 2026 group stage is a bloated disaster waiting to happen
FIFA's 2026 expansion turns the World Cup into a bloated, confusing mess …
2 months ago
Elliot Anderson is the most bizarre lock for England's World Cup squad
Elliot Anderson's meteoric rise to England's World Cup squad despite only six …
2 months agoThe Conference League remains football’s most chaotic fever dream
It is a beautiful, messy, and disorganized tournament that manages to be …
2 months ago