The Philadelphia Union have fired head coach Jim Curtin. Curtin, who was the 2nd longest-tenured coach in MLS, has been scapegoated by the front office. Does this move alienate the fans even more? PHOTO: Wes Shepherd/PHLSportsNation Let’s make no mistake about it: The Philadelphia Union would not be the team they are today if not for Jim Curtin. Curtin started with the Union … [Read more...] about The Curtin Has Closed
Embiid Needs to be Available
Joel has his first game of the season tonight. He’s already missed nine games plans to miss at least 13 more with back to backs. With the poor play of the team during his absence, the Sixers and Joel need to do everything possible to keep him healthy and on the court this season. What’s Wrong With His Knee? Last season, Embiid had to miss a lot of time with a knee surgery which … [Read more...] about Embiid Needs to be Available
Rivalry Week
The Eagles will be heading to Dallas to take on the Cowboys this Sunday afternoon. The Cowboys are off to a worse start than we imagined they would, but there is still some energy behind the game. Its rivalry week for the Birds, and it should be a good one down in Dallas. The Cowboys have been hit with some big injuries this year. Most recently Dak Prescott was placed on IR … [Read more...] about Rivalry Week
Silent Night
The Eagles Didn’t Make Any Significant Moves At the Trade Deadline. It’s a Clear Signal. The Eagles did the unimaginable this week. Or perhaps it’s what they didn’t do. Wheeling-and-dealing GM Howie Roseman — didn’t squeeze in under-the-deadline-trades at the last-second — as he did in previous seasons when the NFL Trade Deadline elapsed this week. What this means for the … [Read more...] about Silent Night
Smooth Operators
The Eagles Are 6–2. But How Comfortable Should We Feel? The 2024 Eagles are 6–2 — largely thanks to acrobatic one-handed catches from Devonta Smith, Saquon Barkley’s slicing, back-flipping, spinning, power running, Zach Baun’s bone-crushing hits, and a young secondary that is not playing like — well — rookies. But is this team positioned for a Super Bowl run? Generally … [Read more...] about Smooth Operators