Ahead of his team’s US Open Cup match against New York Red Bulls, and only hours after the announcement that the US would host the 2026 World Cup along with Mexico and Canada, Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin spoke to the media. Here are some key takeaways.
Philly is a soccer town
Some of the first organized soccer in the United States was played in Philadelphia, as well as the first college match. Curtin discussed how big it would be for the city and its young population to be able to see great international squads play live in 2026.