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

Jim Curtin Fired: Ten Takeaways from a Mostly Underwhelming Union Press Conference
Union owner Jay Sugarman and sporting director Ernst Tanner spoke to media on Monday morning for the first time since Jim Curtin’s firing. Spanning 30 minutes, Sugarman spoke at length on sweeping, macro-level concepts,
Former Union coach Jim Curtin left lasting moments from his time in Philly. Here’s 10.
For 11 seasons, Jim Curtin guided the Union to a level of success achieved just once in the first five years of the club’s existence prior to the Oreland native’s takeover. Perhaps that’s why the news of his firing by the Union on Thursday sent shock waves through the American soccer sphere,
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.
Why Philadelphia Union parted with Jim Curtin & what's next
Philadelphia Union owner Jay Sugarman and sporting director Ernst Tanner touched on many topics and shared a few revealing tidbits about their decision to part company with longtime head coach and native son Jim Curtin in a Monday morning press conference at Subaru Park. But those five words from Tanner might just be the most important of the lot.
A bad call or the right time? Social media reacts to the firing of longtime Union coach Jim Curtin.
Despite the Union’s struggles this season, Curtin’s firing was still a shock to the soccer community. Here's how many people took the news on social media.
Philadelphia Union fire Jim Curtin after 11 seasons as coach of MLS team
PHILADELPHIA — 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.
Union fire longtime manager Jim Curtin
The Oreland native's 10 years in charge made him the longest-tenured manager by far in Union history, and the second-longest-tenured in Major League Soccer through last season.
MLS' Philadelphia Union fires coach Jim Curtin after 11 years
Jim Curtin was fired Thursday by the Philadelphia Union, the two-time MLS coach of the year out after 11 seasons and one MLS Cup final appearance.
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.
Jay Sugarman cites Union’s adherence to ‘core principles’ indirectly led to Jim Curtin’s dismissal
The lines were not difficult to read between. For all Curtin had accomplished in parts of 11 seasons at the helm – a ...
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Philadelphia Union fire longtime head coach Jim Curtin
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De George: Curtin’s idea of roster upgrade didn’t jibe with Union management’s frugal ways
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Manchester City continue bad form, NYCFC defender Kevin O’Toole joins & Jim Curtin fired!?
Christian and Alexis react to Man City’s embarrassing Champions League loss. Then, the guys discuss chat with NYCFC defender ...