One of the rarely discussed aspects of professional soccer is the paperwork. The legal nature of the sport can complicate matters, with players often at the whims of unforeseen or seemingly unfair rules and regulations that can prevent advancement or outright derail a career. At the mere age of 21, Christian Cappis has already overcome two awkward quagmires, forging ahead at the club level and with the national team. On the eve of a move to a top Danish club and nearing closer to his first senior cap, the central midfielder is a talent on the rise.
After winning the 2017 U-18 Development Academy Championship with Texans SC, Cappis and teammate Chris Richards were invited to join the vaunted FC Dallas Academy.