Philadelphia Union Fires Head Coach After 11 Seasons

The Philadelphia Union have fired head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons following a challenging year where they finished 12th in the Eastern Conference and missed the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017. Curtin, the longest-serving coach in the club's history since joining in 2014, led the Union to a Supporters' Shield in 2020 and an Eastern Conference championship in 2022. Despite a record-setting 2022 season, injuries and roster changes contributed to the team's poor performance in 2024. Union owner Jay Sugarman praised Curtin's leadership, highlighting his impact on the club's history. The club has begun searching for a new head coach, with interim staff details to be announced soon, and Curtin is expected to be a candidate for other MLS coaching positions. Curtin's departure leaves the Union as one of four MLS teams currently without a head coach.