Philadelphia Union Dismisses Longtime Coach Jim Curtin

After 11 seasons, Curtin's departure follows a disappointing year with the team missing the playoffs.

Jim Curtin, who led the Philadelphia Union for 11 seasons, was fired after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Curtin's tenure included a record-setting 2022 season, reaching the Union's first MLS Cup final and earning him MLS Coach of the Year twice.
The decision to part ways with Curtin was described as difficult, with team owner Jay Sugarman praising his leadership and contributions.
Sporting Director Ernst Tanner stated the need for change following the 2024 season, indicating a shift in the team's sporting strategy.
Philadelphia Union joins seven other MLS teams that have changed coaches since the start of the 2024 season, as the team begins its search for a new head coach.