LEON MAXIMILIAN FLACH NEWS

Sets up a goal against Nashville SC Flach assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Flach assisted Daniel Gazdag's opening goal in the 10th minute and contributed defensively with five tackles. Over the last six games, Flach has created seven chances and provided three assists, which are his only goal contributions of the season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in loss Flach assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Flach was credited with setting up the Union's first goal, and while he attempted to find the back of the net with a long-range shot, the same attempt was deflected home by Chris Donovan. This was Flach's second assist of the season, and both have come across his last two appearances.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Flach delivered an assist and made one tackle and one interception during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Philadelphia.

Impact Flach usually has his fantasy outputs highlighting the defensive work he does, but this time his biggest contribution came on offense as he used his head to assist Jesus Bueno for his side's second goal just before halftime. This was the first assist of the year for Flach and that definitely shouldn't be expected to become a trend.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Flach had three tackles (two won), two clearances and four interceptions in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Flach was busy behind the ball throughout Wednesday's loss, he piled on the defensive volume but despite some solid play he couldn't do enough to earn the win. It's been a tough season for the defensive midfielder, as Philadelphia has generally underperformed. Still his play behind the ball keeps Flach going as a nice floor option, though he's not as much of a contributor going forward.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Flach (pectoral) started to train in full with the group again, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Flach is progressing well in his recovery, as he is now training with the team. This is great news for the midfielder, as he is yet to debut this season due to his pectoral issues. He will now hope to return against Seattle on Tuesday.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to full training soon Flach (pectoral) is expected to return to full training at some point next week, Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The central midfielder has yet to make an appearance this season, but his return to full training suggests he's getting closer and closer to returning to the field. The match against Real Salt Lake on April 27 might be too early for him to return to action, but the May 4 matchup against DC United could be a potential return date for him.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

On grass with ball Flach (pectoral) is training for the first time, working on ball drills on the side, per Matthew De George of the Daily Times Sports.

Impact Flach is making huge steps to returning to the pitch after undergoing surgery back in February. He is still on pace for a return in May, where he is also just a few weeks from linking with the group for full team training.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set for three-month absence Flach had surgery on a torn pectoral and will miss the next three months at the earliest, Joe Tansey reports.

Impact Flach underwent a hernia surgery in November 2023, meaning he will miss roughly the first 10 matches of the new MLS season -- and maybe more. The Union brought Alejandro Bedoya back, and the veteran could add depth in midfield, but Flach was expected to be a regular starter if healthy. Jesus Bueno could be in line for a more prominent role, as well as new signing Sanders Ngabo.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Exercises contract with Union Flach will remain in Philadelphia after exercising his contract for the 2024 season.

Impact Flach will look to be ready for the start of the 2024 season after undergoing hernia surgery in late November. He totaled 21 starts in 27 appearances in 2023, with a goal and an assist for the team. The midfielder will enter his fourth year in the league, playing every season with Philadelphia as a starter.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for surgery Flach (hernia) will undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season Matthew De George reports.

Impact Flach will miss the remainder of the playoffs with the hernia surgery recovery. It's obviously a major blow for the Union but it doesn't change much as he has been so limited of late that he has only been able to play minor minutes off the bench. Flach finished 2023 with 27 appearances (21 starts) and a single goal and assist for the third year in a row.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Wednesday Flach (pelvis) is set to be an option for Wednesday's match against Atlanta, according to head coach Jim Curtin per Philadelphia Soccer Now.

Impact Flach was believed to be ruled out for the season, but instead is set to be an option as soon as Wednesday. It is unclear how much playing time the midfielder will have as he has sat out since Aug 30 with a pelvis injury. He has scored and assisted once with 36 tackles (19 won), 33 interceptions and 14 clearances in 24 matches thus far.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss rest of season Flach is expected to miss the rest of the 2023 MLS season due to a hernia injury sustained Wednesday against Toronto FC, head coach Jim Curtin told Jonathan Tannenwald of The Phila...

Impact Curtin said Flach "is done" fighting with an injury that has bothered him all year long, and that the problem Wednesday was a flareup of the same long-term issue that kept him sidelined earlier this season. As a result of his absence, Jack McGlynn is tabbed to see a bigger role in midfield alongside Alejandro Bedoya, though this causes an immediate problem for Sunday's match against the Red Bulls with both Jesus Bueno and Jose Andres Martinez out suspended.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with injury Flach (pelvis) was subbed off after picking up an injury in Wednesday's match against Toronto.

Impact Flach made an early exit from Wednesday's match when he came off in the 30th minute with an apparent pelvic injury. Philadelphia will hope the injury isn't a repeat of the same injury he had earlier this season, and Jack McGlynn, who replaced him, should benefit from more playing time in case Flach has to miss time again.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal Flach scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Flach scored to keep his offensive purple patch going with two goal contributions in two matches. Across the previous three seasons Flach has scored once and assisted once, and that pattern isn't likely to change as he rarely gets forward. Flach has contributed just eight shots (one on goal) and 10 chances created across 18 appearances (17 starts) in 2023.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Flach assisted one goal and picked up a one-match ban after receiving his fifth booking of the season in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Orlando.

Impact Flach picked up his first assist of the season and has never managed more than one in a single campaign. He will be suspended for Saturday's match against Inter Miami and could be replaced by Quinn Sullivan in the starting XI.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Flach made a block, an interception and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Charlotte FC. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Flach has started six consecutive league matches in defensive midfield since recovering from a minor injury in April, and he's helped his side to four clean sheets in that span.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Flach made two blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Red Bulls.

Impact Flach has been in and out of the XI recently -- though rotation for the CONCACAF Champions League played a part in that -- but he lined up in defensive midfield Saturday in the absence of Jose Andres Martinez (hamstring) and helped his side to a much-needed clean sheet following tough CCL loss to LAFC.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on bench Flach (pelvis) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Flach is back on the bench Saturday after a pelvis issue saw him sidelined for a two-all draw with Chicago. The midfielder likely isn't fully fit, as he has been a nailed-on starter on the left side of the midfield when fully available.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Flach (undisclosed) participated in partial training with the Union this week and should return to full training on Thursday, manager Jim Curtin told reporters on Wednesday.

Impact Flach missed last weekend's draw against the Fire with an undisclosed injury, but he received an injection for the issue on Monday and is expected to be fit and available to face Toronto FC by Saturday. Jack McGlynn started in his place in midfield versus Chicago.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in loss Flach made a clearance, three interceptions and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Flach has started all seven of the Union's MLS matches this season but has seen more rotation in the CONCACAF Champions League games.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot against Columbus Flach took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Crew. He also made four interceptions in the match.

Impact Flach continues to impress with his defensive work rate and ability from midfield, and he had some dangerous moments going forward to open the 2023 campaign as well.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rising star in Philly Flach tallied a goal and an assist in 37 MLS appearances (36 starts) this season for the Union.

Impact Flach played 91 percent of Philadelphia's league minutes during a campaign in which the team tied the Supporters' Shield winners in points and made it all the way to a penalty shootout in the MLS Cup Final. The 21-year-old isn't much of a goals threat but he does plenty of dirty work in defensive midfield for the Union.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Cincinnati Flach scored a goal and created a chance in Thursday's 1-0 Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati. He also made two blocks, a clearance and won two of two tackles in th...

Impact Flach scored his first goal of the season on Thursday, sending his side through to the Eastern Conference Final next weekend against either Montreal or New York City. Flach has started in 34 of the Union's 35 MLS matches, but is usually much more of a defensive-minded midfielder than he is a goal threat.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE