Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Perhaps because he’s with a club that doesn’t necessarily grab the headlines, but Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin is one of the rising stars of MLS’ managerial ranks. His contract extension this week another sign of his success with the organization.
The most successful head coach in Philadelphia Union history, Jim Curtin is the first head coach to win a trophy with the franchise. At 41-years old, he holds the most wins in franchise history, something that seemed far-fetched in 2014 when he was named interim manager midseason following the firing of John Hackworth.