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Philadelphia Union fired head coach Bradley Carnell after a poor 2026 start, elevating interim manager Ryan Richter and naming Jon Scheer as sporting director while Ernst Tanner remains suspended; the team, coming off a 2025 Supporters’ Shield, sits bottom of MLS with seven points in 15 games at the World Cup break, marking a sharp year-two drop and continuing MLS’ midseason coaching churn.
Lamar Jackson said he was shocked by John Harbaugh’s firing but is energized by the Ravens’ new coaching staff, calling the atmosphere a breath of fresh air with new voices. He’s attending more offseason workouts, and the team hopes the fresh start will help Baltimore advance to the Super Bowl.
Kevin Cassese has been promoted to Virginia’s 18th head men’s lacrosse coach, taking over after serving as associate head coach and offensive coordinator. The Cavaliers, coming off an ACC title and a 10-7 record in 2026, emphasize roster retention, staff development, and continued pursuit of a national championship, building on Cassese’s Duke and Lehigh background and his ties to Lars Tiffany. Captains and players expressed strong support for the transition as UVA looks to maintain momentum in the ACC and beyond.
Portland Timbers have mutually parted ways with head coach Phil Neville after a 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes left them third from bottom in the Western Conference and eight points off an automatic MLS playoff spot. Neville said results haven’t met the club’s expectations, despite initial optimism and two playoff appearances in his first two seasons. GM Ned Grabavoy noted progress hadn’t been enough and wished him well as the team heads into a World Cup break.
The Portland Timbers have mutually parted ways with head coach Phil Neville and will begin a search for a new head coach.
Former Mavericks coach Jason Kidd expressed pride in what was built and gratitude after being fired, with Masai Ujiri taking responsibility for the decision as Dallas begins a new era; Kidd could be a top candidate elsewhere while the organization focuses on developing 2025 No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.
The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually parted ways, ending Kidd’s five-year stint as head coach shortly after Masai Ujiri was hired as head of basketball operations. Dallas will conduct a comprehensive search for a replacement. Kidd finished with a 205-205 record, led the team to the 2024 NBA Finals, but the Mavericks missed the playoffs the last two seasons after trading Luka Dončić; he was under a roughly $40 million, four-year contract, which the ownership group led by Patrick Dumont approved. Potential candidates, including Billy Donovan, are already being discussed as Dallas pursues a new direction.
Dallas Mavericks announce that head coach Jason Kidd will not return, two weeks after Masai Ujiri was named team president, signaling a major leadership shift for the franchise.
Dallas mutually parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, with four years left on his contract, as new president Masai Ujiri starts a thorough search for the next coach. Kidd’s tenure produced an inconsistent 205-205 record with three missed playoffs and a 26-56 finish in 2025-26, though Dallas advanced to the 2024 NBA Finals and 2022 Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks also traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers in 2024-25, and Cooper Flagg—the 2025 No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year—is expected to anchor Dallas’s next chapter.
Vancouver Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote after just one season, finishing 25-49-8 and prompting a rebuild with a new coaching staff to establish a stronger environment and culture.
The Columbus Crew fired head coach Henrik Rydström after 14 MLS games (3 wins, 13 points), citing results, playing style, and a cultural disconnect. Assistant Laurent Courtois will serve as interim head coach as the team seeks a turnaround ahead of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal and MLS’ six-week World Cup break.
Columbus Crew have relieved head coach Henrik Rydström of his duties, naming Laurent Courtois as interim head coach. After a 3-7-4 start this season (13 points), the team sits 13th in the Eastern Conference with 20 MLS games remaining and four points outside the playoff position. Courtois, who has MLS and CF Montréal coaching experience, returns to the Crew with staff changes and will lead the team through two matches this week before MLS pauses for the World Cup.
Toronto fired coach Craig Berube after a season highlighted by defensive lapses, poor puck management, and suboptimal player deployment, prompting GM John Chayka to search for a new bench boss who can unlock Auston Matthews and the team's potential and determine whether the club remains a Stanley Cup contender or needs a rebuild.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube after a 32-36-14 season that finished 28th and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, part of an organizational reset led by GM John Chayka and Mats Sundin. With star winger Mitch Marner gone to Vegas and Auston Matthews potentially needing convincing to stay, Toronto is pursuing a coaching change as it reshapes its front office and roster.
Toronto fired Craig Berube after two seasons as coach; no replacement was named as the team flags an organizational shift led by GM John Chayka and Mats Sundin, with the Leafs finishing last in their division and missing the playoffs. A wide, thorough search will determine the next coach who will shape the staff and playing style amid the management's vision.