Bradley Carnell: Former Bafana Bafana Star Sacked by Foreign Side After Poor Performance
- South African tactician Bradley Carnell has been sacked by Major League Soccer side Philadelphia Union
- The former Bafana Bafana star was let go by the North American club due to poor form this season
- The ex-Kaizer Chiefs left-back also bid farewell to the team and sent a message to the club's supporters
Former South African international Bradley Carnell has been sacked by the Philadelphia Union following a disappointing start to the new season.
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The 49-year-old, who won the Major League Soccer Coach of the Year award last season after leading the club to the MLS Supporters’ Shield, leaves the side after a poor run of form. Union managed to collect just seven points from their opening 15 matches this campaign.
The former Kaizer Chiefs left-back departs after the club decided to make a change in the dugout amid their struggles.
Philadelphia Union confirm Carnell's departure
Philadelphia Union owner Jay Sugarman thanked Bradley Carnell for his dedication and commitment during his time at the club, praising the coach’s professionalism and passion while expressing confidence that he will succeed in his future coaching career.
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The South African coach is expected to find another and could be available to take over at Kaizer Chiefs after the Premier Soccer League giants parted ways with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The two foreign coaches led the Glamour Boys to a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership, and would return to the CAF Confederation Cup next season and also participate in the MTN8 competition.
Carnell bids farewell to Philadelphia Union
Carnell also delivered an emotional farewell message, thanking the club’s fans, players, staff, and everyone associated with the organisation for their support throughout his tenure. He said he was proud of what the team achieved together and grateful for the relationships and memories created during his time at the club.
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The former Bafana Bafana fullback reserved special praise for his technical staff and players, thanking them for their hard work, dedication, and resilience through both successful and difficult moments, adding that they inspired him every day.
Here is what fans are saying about Carnell's sacking on social media.
Zama Khoza shared:
"A string of poor results, ask all the coaches that has been at Chippa United."
Hendrick Maro said:
"His record this season is bad. MLS is unpredictable. No team is dominant forever. We used to see the likes of LA Galaxy, but now they're just in the shadows."
Njabulo Stina Sangweni wrote:
"We can be happy that he gave Olwethu a chance in the Philadelphia senior side, it helped being his countryman. Thank you for giving Makhanya a chance, as you live, he is a respected young defender in the whole MLS and will be at the World Cup this year."
Shalom Hasaan commented:
"Former Kaizer Chiefs player? Vacancy at Naturena? Announcement pending! Come home, son."
Gosi Captain Mathanzima added:
"The hunt for a new coach begins. Watch the space, Kaizer Chiefs, Sekhukhune United, Amazulu, Orlando Pirates, Durban city - one of these teams will appoint a top coach, and it could be him!"
Motaung Jr speaks on McCarthy, Mosimane's links
Briefly News also reported that sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr opened up on the rumours linking Benni McCarthy and Pitso Mosimane to Kaizer Chiefs.
The two South African tacticians are among the few coaches tipped to take over the coaching role at Naturena.
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