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Leon Flach, a 2. Bundesliga midfielder, set to sign with the Philadelphia Union

2. Bundesliga midfielder set to join philadelphia Union. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Leon Flach is heading to MLS, the St. Pauli midfielder a target of the Philadelphia Union in a deal that could be announced in the coming weeks. Flach has seen some playing time in the 2. Bundesliga this season.

Per a source close to the situation, the 20-year old, who has played for the United States and Germany at the youth national team level, is in “advanced negotiations” with the Union and “a contract for him is being finalized.” Flach has been with St.