Jim Curtin goes nowhere – at the least till 2026.
The Philadelphia Union head coach signed a contract extension with the Japanese Convention facet by means of the 2026 Main League Soccer season. Curtin, who’s been with Philadelphia since 2014, earned the deal after main the workforce to the MLS Cup last final yr.
Curtin, who’s been with Philadelphia since 2014, earned the deal after main the workforce to the MLS Cup last final yr.
“Jim is likely one of the high coaches within the league and we’re thrilled to have come to an settlement to increase his management with the Union,” Philadelphia principal proprietor Jay Sugarman mentioned. “We’ve set excessive objectives for the membership within the coming years and Jim is an important a part of attaining these objectives.”
“As we construct in the direction of the 2026 World Cup right here in Philadelphia, Jim’s management is crucial to the workforce’s success and I sit up for watching our gamers and this workforce proceed to hit new milestones beneath his course.”
Curtin has introduced the Union to new heights throughout his reign as head coach, together with the MLS Cup last in 2022 and successful the 2020 Supporters’ Defend. He has additionally helped Philadelphia develop younger, proficient gamers lately just like the brotherly duo of Brenden (presently on mortgage at Union Berlin) and Paxton Aaronson (presently at Eintracht Frankfurt).
The Oreland, Pennsylvania native has amassed a 147-115-75 file whereas answerable for Philly, and he seems to be so as to add to that tally with the likes of Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza main the best way and the veteran Andre Blake in aim.
“Jim continues to deliver this workforce to new heights yr after yr, proving himself to be probably the most profitable coaches within the league as a two-time Coach of the 12 months,” Philly sporting director Ernst Tanner said.
“His dedication and keenness for successful, creating our younger gamers, and steadfast loyalty to this membership and metropolis converse volumes to who he’s as a coach and as an individual. His continued management will show to be essential to our membership technique going ahead.”
Now, the membership and their boss will give attention to getting again within the win column after two consecutive defeats to Atlanta United (2-0) and LA Galaxy (3-1). The Union will journey to Tennessee to tackle Nashville in an Japanese Convention showdown, with the Union (sixth place on 34 factors) seeking to shut the hole on the Music Metropolis membership (second place on 38 factors).
