The Union’s hire of Jim Curtin as assistant coach is a great move with far more significance than the average technical staff hire. Here’s why.
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Pfeffer on loan to Hoffenheim
The 17-year-old homegrown player goes on a one year loan to the Bundesliga club.
Union decline option on Harrison
Ahead of Friday’s first stage of the Re-Entry Process, the Union decline the contract option on goalkeeper Chase Harrison
Jim Curtin named as Union assistant coach
The Union announce Academy U-18 head coach Jim Curtin will join the senior team as assistant coach. Also, Brendan Burke’s contract as assistant coach is extended.
And now the off-season really begins …
The Union’s release of three players begins what baseball calls the “hot stove league,” the series off-season moves each team undertakes to remake itself. PSP looks at the first moves, some potential new signings with Pennsylvania ties, and how a key league policy change could impact the Union.
Union waive Gomez, Witkowski & Lopez
The Union announce they have waived three players ahead of Monday afternoon’s Waiver Draft, freeing up two international spots and $439,000 in base salary.