Jim Curtin Is Not Philadelphia Union’s Problem — Or Solution

Jim Curtin Is Not The Philadelphia Union’s Problem — Or Solution
That the Philadelphia Union retained Jim Curtin as long as they did shows how MLS clubs place an undue value on managerial stability — without any evidence.
Philadelphia Union fire Jim Curtin after missing out on MLS Cup Playoffs, ending 10-year spell at club
The Union's trust in Curtin eventually paid off with a Supporters' Shield win in 2020, the club's first and only trophy so far. They were also the runners-up for the 2022 MLS Cup, as well as finalists in the 2014, 2015 and 2018 U.S. Open Cup finals.
Philadelphia Union fire Jim Curtin after 11 seasons as coach of MLS team
The MLS' Philadelphia Union have fired longtime coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons. Curtin was twice the league's coach of the year and won two Eastern Division titles with the Union.
Philadelphia Union part ways with head coach Jim Curtin
CHESTER, Pa. - The Philadelphia Union announced Thursday that they have "parted ways" with longtime head coach Jim Curtin. "This has been a difficult decision due in part to the immense gratitude and respect we have for him,
Philadelphia Union fire coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with club
Jim Curtin was fired Thursday by the Philadelphia Union, the two-time MLS coach of the year out after 11 seasons and one league Cup final appearance.The Union won just nine games this season, finished 12th in the Eastern Conference and missed the MLS Cup playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Gomez brands Philadelphia firing Jim Curtin 'embarrassing'
Herculez Gomez reacts to the Philadelphia Union's decision to move on from head coach Jim Curtin.
Philadelphia Union in Chester Fires Long-Time Manager Jim Curtin
The Philadelphia Union in Chester will no longer be led by 10-year manager Jim Curtin, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The team announced Thursday that Curtin had been fired after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
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Youthful Union II fall to North Texas SC in 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Cup
Philadelphia Union II saw its 2024 season conclude in heartbreaking fashion, falling to North Texas SC by a 3-2 margin in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Cup.
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Philadelphia Union fire longtime head coach Jim Curtin
The Jim Curtin era is over at the Philadelphia Union. The Union have parted ways with the longtime head coach, who has ...
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Philadelphia Union’s Eddy Davis goes from speaking at Harris rally to championship game
The first-time voter got his first taste of political defeat, but remains upbeat that he can speak with those who voted the ...
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Union official says a Philadelphia mass transit strike could be imminent without a new contract
Thousands of Philadelphia mass transit system workers could go on strike soon if an agreement is not reached through ongoing negotiations PHILADELPHIA -- Thousands of Philadelphia mass transit ...
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Union II Defender Neil Pierre called in for US U-19 Men's Youth National Team
Philadelphia Union II announced today that defender Neil Pierre has been selected to join the U.S. Under-19 Men's Youth National Team for their upcoming training camp in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Cavan Sullivan and Philadelphia Union II face North Texas SC in MLS Next Pro Cup final
The Union’s reserve team could pull off another first after winning the Eastern Conference Championship last Saturday.