Trending Now - Philadelphia Union Parts Ways With Coach Bradley Carnell

WHO:

Fox News - Bradley Carnell, head coach of the Philadelphia Union; Jon Scheer, newly appointed Sporting Director; Ryan Richter, interim coach; Ernst Tanner, former Director; Jay Sugarman, Philadelphia Union Principal Owner.

The New York Times - Philadelphia Union, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team; Bradley Carnell, head coach; Ryan Richter, interim manager; Jon Scheer, Sporting Director; Ernst Tanner, suspended Director.

WHAT:

Fox News - The Philadelphia Union fired head coach Bradley Carnell after a poor start to the season, having only seven points and scoring 18 goals in 15 games.

Fox News - Jon Scheer has been promoted from interim to full-time Sporting Director of the Philadelphia Union.

The New York Times - The Philadelphia Union are currently at the bottom of the league with a record of 1-10-4.

The New York Times - The Union have made seven coaching changes in MLS within the first 15 weeks of the season.

WHERE:

Fox News - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home of the Philadelphia Union.

The New York Times - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the Union are based.

WHEN:

Fox News - The Union will resume action after MLS's World Cup break on July 22.

The New York Times - Ernst Tanner is suspended through June 1 for violating league policies.

WHY:

Fox News - The decision to fire Carnell was part of a major revamp following the club's historically poor first half of the season.

The New York Times - The Union's poor performance in 2026, following a successful 2025 season where they won the Supporters' Shield, led to Carnell's dismissal.

HOW:

Fox News - Ryan Richter will lead the team as interim coach while the search for a new head coach begins immediately.

Fox News - Jon Scheer was promoted to Sporting Director after serving as interim, indicating a shift in leadership within the club.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 14:19 UTC)

The Philadelphia Union have fired head coach Bradley Carnell following a disappointing start to the season, where the team has managed just one win, ten losses, and four draws, leaving them at the bottom of the league. In a move to revamp the club, Jon Scheer has been promoted to full-time Sporting Director, while Ryan Richter steps in as interim coach as they search for a new head coach. The Union will resume play after the MLS World Cup break on July 22, and Ernst Tanner is currently suspended through June 1 for violating league policies.