From questionable acquisition to early season bust to star of club and country, Bou0159ek Dou010dkal’s 2018 season has been a paradoxical lesson for Philadelphia Union fans in both patience and urgency.
It required patience to see the 30-year-old Czech Republic international find his footing with his new team when he was still a somewhat unknown quantity back in March and it now requires a bit of urgency as fans face the very real prospect that his loan from the Chinese Super League is a one-off.
An MVP candidate who leads the league with 17 assists, Dou010dkal’s transfer to Major League Soccer has proven a smart career move that has helped him raise his profile both in the U.