Sometimes a player will make a move that redefines their career, for better or worse. The footballing world can reward those who refuse to stagnate and instead take control of their destiny, leaving familiar confines by forcing loans and transfers. One such talent is Leon Flach, a 20-year-old dual-national midfielder-defender who switched from St. Pauli to the Philadelphia Union. In less than a season, he has risen through the American player pool due to strong performances.
Despite his mother wanting to fly home for the birth, Flach arrived four weeks early in Humble, Texas.