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
Deschamps needs to wake up and look at Ligue 1 before 2026
Deschamps is ignoring Ligue 1's best players to stick with his old …
2 months, 1 week ago
PSG are bleeding, and Ligue 1 is actually watchable again
Kylian Mbappé's departure didn't just remove goals from PSG—it stripped away their …
2 months, 1 week ago
Why the Kappa and Cruel Pancake collab feels like a missed opportunity
Kappa and Cruel Pancake have launched a new retro-inspired collaboration that prioritizes …
2 months, 1 week ago
Milan survive a chaotic night at San Siro against Torino
Strahinja Pavlovic provided a moment of magic, but Milan's defensive frailties nearly …
2 months, 1 week ago
When streetwear ego meets the pitch: The BAPE x adidas experiment
Adidas and BAPE have merged streetwear aesthetics with elite football performance gear, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United are still playing a dangerous game of chance
Manchester United secured a narrow win against Bournemouth, but the performance raised …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arne Slot is walking a tightrope despite the positive noise
Arne Slot is under more pressure than the media admits. While transfer …
2 months, 1 week ago
Mikey Moore is the bright spot in a Rangers side still searching for answers
Mikey Moore is providing the spark Rangers need, but the struggles of …
2 months, 1 week ago
AC Milan are walking a tightrope against a stubborn Allegri side
AC Milan's lack of discipline and tactical fragility will be their undoing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Tuchel is already making enemies with England squad selections
Thomas Tuchel's early England tenure is defined by controversy, from benching Trent …
2 months, 1 week ago
Liam Rosenior's Chelsea honeymoon ends abruptly in Everton collapse
Liam Rosenior watched his Chelsea side crumble under pressure, surrendering points in …
2 months, 1 week ago
Manchester United are still trapped in the same tactical purgatory
Manchester United's draw at Bournemouth underscored the deep-seated structural issues plaguing Erik …
2 months, 1 week ago
Brentford’s defensive gamble at Elland Road backfires
Brentford’s attempt to solidify their defense at Elland Road ended in a …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ten-man Hearts grit out a massive win over Dundee at Tynecastle
Hearts moved five points clear at the top of the Premiership after …
2 months, 1 week ago
Fulham find their rhythm as Burnley struggle to keep the lights on
Fulham dominated possession at Craven Cottage, but a lack of clinical finishing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arne Slot’s Liverpool injury crisis just hit a breaking point at Brighton
Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton exposed a squad stretched to its absolute …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea finally blinked and the WSL title race is wide open again
Chelsea’s shock draw has blown the WSL title race wide open, allowing …
2 months, 1 week ago
Amad Diallo is making it impossible for Erik ten Hag to ignore him
Manchester United were denied what looked like a stone-wall penalty against Rennes, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Four late fitness tests spell disaster for Sunderland's derby hopes
Sunderland face an anxious wait on four key players ahead of the …
2 months, 1 week ago
The WSL title race is a mess and that is exactly what we need
A weekend of tactical stalemates and missed opportunities has left the WSL …
2 months, 1 week ago