The 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 loses a key player. Niklas Dorsch joins the MLS. The 28-year-old player signs a contract until 2031 with the 2017 MLS Champions. The transfer was officially confirmed on Tuesday. Heidenheim's coach Frank Schmidt commented on the departure: "Of course, it's sad that Dorschi leaves us, because he was an important performance player and team leader. On the other hand, we were always aware that there could be personnel changes in this summer." The 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 is in the Bundesliga in 17th place after Niklas Dorsch's departure. In the last season, the team scored 41 goals and conceded 72 goals. The title win is still 63 points away for Heidenheim. The last match report dates back to May 16, 2026, when Heidenheim lost 0:2 against FSV Mainz 05. In the last four games, Heidenheim has two wins and two losses. Niklas Dorsch's departure will affect the team. The 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 hopes that the remaining players can compensate for Dorsch's departure.