Philadelphia Union News
The Union and manager Jim Curtin have started talks on a contract extension
Ernst Tanner would like to keep Curtin, a two-time MLS coach of the year and candidate for the U.S. men’s national team job.
MLS News
Chicago Fire’s Jhon Durán sold to Aston Villa
A source tells MLSsoccer.com the deal is worth up to $22 million. The Fire will retain a sell-on percentage as well. The deal could be the second-biggest outbound transfer in MLS history. Durán, who just turned 19 in December, tallied eight goals and three assists over 1,363 minutes (27 appearances; 14 starts) during his lone MLS season for the Fire.