Episode 417 - Philadelphia Union Fire Bradley Carnell, Name Jon Scheer As Sporting Director
About this episode
The episode discusses the Philadelphia Union's firing of head coach Bradley Carnell and the appointment of Jon Scheer as Sporting Director.
The Philadelphia Union announced on Wednesday that they have parted ways with head coach Bradley Carnell after a 1-10-4 start in MLS this season. The club announced that Philadelphia Union II head coach Ryan Richter will serve as the interim head coach. The club also announced that Jon Scheer will serve as the clubs new Sporting Director after serving as the interim since March. Todd and José give their thoughts on all the news, as well as their thoughts on Principal Owner Jay Sugarman and Jon Scheer's Thursday press conference with the media. News: Olwethu Makhanya named to South Africa World Cup squad: [5:07] Philadelphia Union make sporting changes: Bradley Carnell fired after 1-10-4 start to season: [14:17] Ryan Richter named interim head coach of first team: [35:30] Jon Scheer Named as Sporting Director: [49:38] Ernst Tanner updates: [54:28] Upcoming transfer window: [ 1:15:55] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/
People in this episode
Hosts: Todd Lewis, José
Topics covered
- Philadelphia Union
- MLS
- coaching changes
- sporting director
- soccer news
- World Cup squad
Keywords
- Bradley Carnell
- Ryan Richter
- Jon Scheer
- Philadelphia Union
- MLS
- soccer
- coaching changes
- World Cup
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Philadelphia Union, Philadelphia Union II, South Africa World Cup
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- Episode 419 - A Slew of Changes to Philadelphia Union's Coaching Staff
- Episode 418 - Anthony Fontana Returns to Subaru Park For First Time Since 2021 (feat. Anthony Fontana)
- Episode 416 - Yet Again The Union Collapse on The Road in 6-4 Loss To Inter Miami
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