Philadelphia Union fire coach Bradley Carnell amid overhaul
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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Union fired coach Bradley Carnell on Wednesday as part of a front-office overhaul that named Jon Scheer sporting director and elevated Ryan Richter, head coach of Philadelphia Union II, to interim first-team coach. The move followed a 1-10-4 start to the season, the worst record among MLS's 30 teams.
Union principal owner Jay Sugarman praised Carnell's professionalism and expressed confidence in Richter as the club begins a search for a permanent head coach. Less than a year earlier Carnell had led the team to the league's best regular-season record and a top playoff seed before elimination in the quarterfinals; Scheer has worked in academy and development roles since 2018.
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Timeline
- 1. 2018: Jon Scheer begins work with Philadelphia Union in academy and development roles.
- 2. 2022–24: Ryan Richter serves as assistant head coach for the first team.
- 3. January 2025: Ryan Richter appointed head coach of Philadelphia Union II.
- 4. Less than a year earlier: Bradley Carnell led the Union to the best regular-season record and top playoff seed.
- 5. Wednesday (recent): Union fire Bradley Carnell; name Jon Scheer sporting director and Ryan Richter interim first-team coach with team at 1-10-4.
Why it matters
If you're a Philadelphia Union fan, this shake-up could impact the team's performance. It's a chance for new strategies and fresh leadership. Keep an eye on upcoming games to see how the changes play out on the field.
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