Jim Curtin commits future to Philadelphia Union with contract extension

Jim Curtin goes nowhere – at the very least till 2026.

The Philadelphia Union head coach signed a contract extension with the Eastern Conference aspect by way of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Curtin, who’s been with Philadelphia since 2014, earned the deal after main the workforce to the MLS Cup last final 12 months.

Curtin, who’s been with Philadelphia since 2014, earned the deal after main the workforce to the MLS Cup last final 12 months.

“Jim is one of the top coaches in the league and we’re thrilled to have come to an agreement to extend his leadership with the Union,” Philadelphia principal proprietor Jay Sugarman stated. “We have set high goals for the club in the coming years and Jim is an essential part of achieving those goals.”

“As we build towards the 2026 World Cup here in Philadelphia, Jim’s leadership is critical to the team’s success and I look forward to watching our players and this team continue to hit new milestones under his direction.”

Curtin has introduced the Union to new heights throughout his reign as head coach, together with the MLS Cup last in 2022 and profitable the 2020 Supporters’ Shield. 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 report whereas answerable for Philly, and he appears to add to that tally with the likes of Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza main the way in which and the veteran Andre Blake in purpose.

“Jim continues to bring this team to new heights year after year, proving himself to be one of the most successful coaches in the league as a two-time Coach of the Year,” Philly sporting director Ernst Tanner said.

“His commitment and passion for winning, developing our young players, and steadfast loyalty to this club and city speak volumes to who he is as a coach and as a person. His continued leadership will prove to be crucial to our club strategy going forward.”

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 Eastern Conference showdown, with the Union (sixth place on 34 factors) wanting to shut the hole on the Music City membership (second place on 38 factors).