The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell because the fourth head trainer in franchise historical past on Thursday.
Carnell, 47, guided St. Louis Town SC to a 17-12-5 report all the way through its enlargement season in 2023 and an 3-7-10 mark in 2024 ahead of he was once brushed aside on July 1. St. Louis was once the highest seed from the Western Convention’s within the MLS Cup Playoffs and set a number of expansion-team information below the management of the South Africa local.
He additionally in the past served as intervening time head trainer of the New York Crimson Bulls.
“Bradley has the attributes we have been searching for in a supervisor and the revel in wanted as we decide to getting again to our id as a crew,” Union wearing director Ernst Tanner mentioned. “With wisdom of each MLS and world markets, he’s tactically astute and aligned with our wearing technique. His way emphasizes a high-press taste of play whilst organizing a structured protection. Moreover, he stocks the membership’s imaginative and prescient for growing gamers. We’re assured he’s going to convey a transparent wearing philosophy that elevates the crew and delivers a aggressive season.”
Carnell replaces Jim Curtin, a two-time Sigi Schmid MLS Trainer of the 12 months. Curtin was once fired on Nov. 7 after the Union (9-15-10, 37 issues) completed twelfth within the 15-team Jap Convention in 2024 and neglected the playoffs.
“I am commemorated to be named head trainer of the Philadelphia Union, and I wish to thank the Union possession workforce and Ernst Tanner for his or her consider in me,” Carnell mentioned. “Philadelphia is an incredible town, constructed on communities of hardworking and passionate individuals who really love their football. I’m excited for this chance to construct upon an already cast basis and goal to assist elevate the Union group to the following degree that our enthusiasts and town can also be pleased with.”
Curtin guided the Union to their first MLS Cup ultimate look in 2022, shedding to Los Angeles FC on consequences. He led Philadelphia to the Supporters’ Protect in 2020 and 3 runner-up finishes within the U.S. Open Cup (2014, 2015 and 2018), successful MLS Trainer of the 12 months in 2020 and 2022.
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