Bradley Carnell

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Bradley Carnell achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Supporters' Shield in his first season as head coach of the Philadelphia Union. This accomplishment earned him the prestigious Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year award in 2025, highlighting his ability to transform a team quickly. His journey from a journeyman coach to a league champion in a single season stands out as a unique achievement in modern MLS history.

AwardsCarnell won the 2025 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year award for leading the Philadelphia Union to the Supporters' Shield. He also secured the Supporters' Shield itself in 2025 as the head coach of the Philadelphia Union. While he likely received individual honors during his playing career in South Africa, specific win data for these awards is not detailed in the provided search results.

Records & Feats

Worst Start in MLS History

League Record·2026

Led the Philadelphia Union to a 1-10-4 start in the 2026 season, the worst opening stretch in league history.

Shortest Tenure for a Coach of the Year Winner

Career Milestone·2026

Won the Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year award in 2025 and was fired in May 2026, having coached for less than two seasons.