Former Union Boss Jim Curtin Hired by Austin FC
Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, led Philadelphia to a 2020 Supporters' Shield and 2022 MLS Cup final before Austin hired him.
- On Monday, Austin FC announced the appointment of former Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin, who will officially begin his role following the conclusion of the 2026 MLS season.
- The club, which sits 14th in the Western Conference, moved to hire Curtin after firing head coach Nico Estevez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell on May 18.
- A two-time MLS Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year, Curtin brings 141 wins and the 2020 Supporters Shield from 11 seasons with the Union.
- Interim head coach Davy Arnaud will manage the team through the 2026 campaign, while Curtin prepares for his inaugural 2027 "sprint" season, a 14-game transition slate.
- Before committing to the long-term project in Austin, Curtin said he received "several other opportunities," but was drawn by the club's "bold, ambitious" vision.
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Former Union boss Jim Curtin hired by Austin FC
Austin FC on Monday announced the hiring of former Union head coach at the conclusion of the 2026 MLS Season.
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Jackson Progress-ArgusJim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season
Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.
Austin FC hires Jim Curtin as new head coach; won't start until next season
Jim Curtin, who led the Philadelphia Union from 2014-2024 with seven MLS Cup playoff appearances, was the most successful manager in club history before his firing in 2024. The Union won the Supporters' Shield in 2020 and the Eastern Conference championship in 2022.
Jim Curtin named as Austin FC coach after the 2026 season - Soccer America
Jim Curtin, the two-time MLS Coach of the Year with the Philadelphia Union, will take over as Austin FC's head coach after the 2026 MLS season. The post Jim Curtin named as Austin FC coach after the 2026 season appeared first on Soccer America.
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