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

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.
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.
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 Part Ways With Head Coach Jim Curtin
Philadelphia Union today announced they have parted ways with Head Coach Jim Curtin. As the process to find a new head coach will begin immediately, details regarding the interim coaching staff will be announced in the coming days.
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Philadelphia Union parts ways with head coach Jim Curtin after 10 years at MLS club
St. Louis and Atlanta aside, Curtin will likely have significant interest domestically and abroad. The Union have been approached repeatedly over the years about Curtin’s services and before the rehiring of former U.S. men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter in June 2023, he was considered a dark horse candidate for the USMNT job as well.
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.
Confirmed: Philadelphia Union parts ways with Head Coach Jim Curtin
The Philadelphia Union has officially parted ways with coach Jim Curtin. The Philadelphia Union confirmed to PHL17 that the team has parted ways with the head coach. Curtin has been with the team
Philadelphia Union Parts Ways with Head Coach Jim Curtin After 11 Seasons
Jim Curtin's 11-season tenure as Philadelphia Union's head coach has ended, with the club now seeking his successor.
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