Brian Sciaretta, in an interview with Pfeffer, revealed that Hoffenheim's interest in Pfeffer is beyond a simple partnership with the Union. He made it clear that this loan was not reciprocation for the Union taking Kai Herdling on loan in 2012.
Sources with knowledge of the situation informed the Brotherly Game that the Union have had internal discussions about sending Zach Pfeffer on loan to Hoffenheim. The sources did not know when the loan would occur if it was agreed upon by both clubs. The temporary transfer would be a part of the Union's growing partnership with Hoffenheim, who recently loaned reserve team captain Kai Herdling to Philadelphia.
