Very few can understand the trials and tribulations of being a head coach. There are only 20 available positions in MLS, so those who are fortunate enough to obtain a spot do whatever they can to stay. With each decision second guessed and every move put under a microscope, it’s crucial for a coach to push all the right buttons.
Jim Curtin was named head coach of the Philadelphia Union on Nov. 7, 2014 after taking over as interim team manager on June 10, 2014. Curtin wasted little time making his presence felt, leading Philadelphia to their first U.