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: Most Chaotic Scottish Premiership Moments
A deep dive into the most chaotic, historic, and frustrating moments that …
2 months, 1 week ago
Aston Villa are finding their rhythm but West Ham remain a tactical mess
Aston Villa are finding their rhythm, while West Ham's defensive disarray suggests …
2 months, 1 week ago
Aston Villa cruise past West Ham to cement top-four credentials
Aston Villa solidified their top-four push with a comfortable 2-0 win over …
2 months, 1 week ago
Newcastle are walking into a tactical trap at the Stadium of Light
Newcastle are entering a hostile environment with a fragile tactical setup. Here …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining Moments of the Modern Premier League
A deep dive into the 10 most significant moments in Premier League …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's stuttering attack hits a wall against Trafford's heroics
Arsenal's dominance at the Emirates was thwarted by an inspired goalkeeping display. …
2 months, 1 week ago
Brentford are ready to crash the European party
Brentford are surging toward the European spots, but defensive vulnerabilities threaten to …
2 months, 1 week ago
Europa League second legs: Why the favorites are in real trouble
Milan is in trouble, Leverkusen is gassed, and the Europa League quarter-finals …
2 months, 1 week ago
Real Madrid will lift the 2026 Champions League trophy
Forget the tactical analysis; Real Madrid's experience is the only metric that …
2 months, 1 week ago
Haaland is inevitable but Salah is the only one who can stop him
Haaland is the favorite, but Salah's evolution into a cerebral playmaker makes …
2 months, 1 week ago
Bilbao hosting the 2026 Europa League final is a massive risk
Bilbao is a cathedral of football, but hosting a UEFA final there …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Europa League 2026 semi-finals exposed every flaw in modern tactical rigidity
The Europa League semi-finals proved that tactical fear and defensive collapse have …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Conference League is finally becoming a real trophy
The Conference League is no longer a joke, and English clubs need …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea's billion-pound nursery project is hitting a wall
Chelsea's latest defeat at the hands of Everton highlights the deep-seated issues …
2 months, 1 week ago
Deschamps is ignoring the Coupe de France at his own peril
Didier Deschamps is relying on his old guard, but the Coupe de …
2 months, 1 week ago
CONCACAF is turning the Champions Cup into a bloated slog
CONCACAF is bloating the Champions Cup field again, and it’s a move …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Nacional and Peñarol are the real threats in the 2026 Sudamericana
Ignore the Brazilian hype machine; the Uruguayan giants and a few savvy …
2 months, 1 week ago
CONMEBOL is ruining the Sudamericana with this Libertadores safety net
Allowing Libertadores failures to drop into the Sudamericana is a cynical move …
2 months, 1 week ago
The 2026 Champions Cup is already a setup for disaster
The 2026 Champions Cup is being set up to fail by corporate …
2 months, 1 week ago
Cole Palmer is chasing the Golden Boot and history is on his side
Cole Palmer has become the engine of Chelsea, but can he sustain …
2 months, 1 week ago