FC UNION BERLIN NEWS

Julian Ryerson - Busy in win Ryerson had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ryerson was busy on both sides of the ball, creating two chances while also making five tackles and three clearances. The wing-back has played both sides of the pitch when needed and has been equally good in either position. Ryerson was a mainly rotational option in his previous two seasons with Union, but is now making himself an invaluable part of the starting XI, starting all eight of his appearances when fit.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Trimmel - Creates pair of chances Trimmel had seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Trimmel created two chances during Sunday's win, moving him to nine chances created in his past three matches. The midfielder has been a solid option on the right side of midfield in all competitions, with 17 chances created in all competitions. With Union Berlin flying at the top of the table Trimmel is looking like a premier option with a safe fantasy floor.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Janik Haberer - Nets brace Haberer scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Haberer scored his second and third goal of the campaign in a huge win over Dortmund. The midfielder has been a nailed-on starter and is growing into a more complete role as he continues to make waves with his new club. Union Berlin are four points clear at the top of the table and Haberer is quickly establishing himself as one of the more consistent fantasy producers in Germany.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise leader Union Berlin revitalizing Bundesliga race

Bayern Munich has scored 30 goals in 10 Bundesliga games but the 10-time defending champion is still four points behind surprise leader Union Berlin

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Union stuns Dortmund, Bayern routs Freiburg in Bundesliga

Janik Haberer has scored twice for Union Berlin to upset Borussia Dortmund 2-0 and consolidate its early-season Bundesliga lead

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Siebatcheu - Comes off injured against Dortmund Pefok was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Borussia Dortmund in the 67th minute after suffering a knee injury. He took two shots and assisted a goal in the match before being...

Impact Pefok set up a Janik Haberer strike in the first half of Sunday's game but then had to be taken off with an injury in the second. He will have about a week to recover from this potential injury before Union's next match against VfL Bochum. He was replaced by Kevin Behrens in the front-two against Dortmund.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Jaeckel - Out Sunday Jaeckel didn't make the team sheet for Sunday's match against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Jaeckel scored the winner in the last league match against Stuttgart and played the full 90 Thursday against Malmo, so his absence is unclear beyond the potential for needing rest. In his place, Timo Baumgartl returns to the lineup.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Baumgartl - Makes lineup Baumgartl made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Baumgartl returns to the team after a case of COVID-19 knocked him out of three straight games. He's started in both of his appearances this season after returning from a cancer diagnosis and will look to keep his place as long as he's fit.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool and Man City clash; Madrid hosts Barça

Manchester City travels to Liverpool on Sunday in a meeting of the English Premier League’s most dominant recent teams

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Luis Maciejewski - Not called upon Maciejewski (illness) was an unused substitute during Thursday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Maciejewski made the bench but wasn't called into action Thursday. The forward isn't a part of the first team, and his return to the bench signifies he is likely fully over the flu he was struggling with earlier in the month. Maciejewski will likely be available in cup action and perhaps with Union II, but not in any Bundesliga action. His last appearance for the senior club was a seven minute cameo in 2020/21.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Mohwald - Remains out Mohwald (thigh) did not make the Europa League squad for Thursday's clash with Malmo.

Impact Mohwald is continuing to recover from a thigh injury and he wasn't fit enough for Thursday's clash with Malmo. The midfielder doesn't impact the starting XI even when fully fit, though his absence does force a lack of depth in the Union first team. Mohwald is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Dortmund barring a return to full training Saturday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Baumgartl - Remains out in Europa League Baumgartl (COVID-19) is not in the first team squad for Thursday's clash with Malmo.

Impact Baumgartl remains out as he continues to recover from COVID-19. The defender has yet to return to training so it's possible he is still testing positive over a week after his first test. When fit Baumgartl is a likely inclusion in the starting XI, though his absence have brought Robin Knoche back into the first team. Baumgartl is unlikely to earn a start in Sunday's clash with Dortmund due to fitness if nothing else.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund, Bayern challenge Bundesliga top 2 Union, Freiburg

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are in the unaccustomed role of challengers as the Bundesliga’s top four all meet on Sunday

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julian Ryerson - Sends in three crosses in win Ryerson registered one off-target shot, three inaccurate crosses and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win at Sttutgart.

Impact Ryerson started for the second straight game, after missing two with a minor illness. The midfielder had a good outing on offense, sending in the second-most crosses for his side. He has yet to score or assist in 10 appearances (nine starts) in the season, though.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Seguin - Picks up yellow card as sub Seguin played five minutes during Sunday's 1-0 win at Sttutgart and picked up a yellow card.

Impact Seguin subbed on in the end to help them secure the hold win and could not do much during his limited time in the field. The midfielder did receive his first yellow card of the season, though. He has five appearances so far, all of them off bench, logging 51 total minutes.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Jaeckel - Scores winner at Sttutgart Jaeckel scored one goal from two shots, made three tackles (two won), two interceptions, one clearance and one block in Sunday's 1-0 win at Sttutgart.

Impact Jaeckle scored the game-winner in the 76th minute to give them three important points on the road. That was his first goal in the season in 11 appearances (nine starts) so far. The centerback also led his side in tackles in the proccess, providing solid defensive stats as usual.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Giesselmann - Assists in road win Giesselmann assisted one goal from three chances created, took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (won), one interception, one clearance and...

Impact Giesselmann had a great outing to help them earn the road win, assisting Paul Jaeckel's winner in the 76th minute. That was his first assist of the season in 10 appearances (five starts). The midfielder led his side in chances created and crosses during the match, but also received his second yellow card, though.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frederik Ronnow - Keeps clean sheet in win Ronnow made three saves during Sunday's 1-0 win at Sttutgart.

Impact Ronnow had a good outing to help them earn three points on the road. The goalkeeper logged his second straight clean sheet and fourth overall in the season, after 11 starts. He will now look to keep the momentum against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuttgart fires American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo

Stuttgart has fired American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo with the club in next-to-last place in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Union Berlin beats Stuttgart 1-0, stays top of Bundesliga

Union Berlin defender Paul Jaeckel’s late goal was enough for the capital club to lead the Bundesliga for the fourth consecutive weekend with a 1-0 win at Stuttgart

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern shakes off slump before 'der Klassiker' in Dortmund

Bayern Munich appears to have shaken off its customary early season slump just in time for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United, Arsenal win in EL; fireworks halt Berlin game

Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julian Ryerson - Starting in Europa League Ryerson (illness) was in the starting XI for Thursday's clash with Malmo.

Impact Ryerson was in the starting XI after missing a Saturday clash with Frankfurt due to a minor illness. With Ryerson back in the starting XI he should be straight back on the right side of midfield for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Jaeckel - Makes five tackles in loss Jaeckel made five tackles (three won) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Jaeckel has started in all but two of his team's 10 league and UEL games to open the season and should continue to be a key member of the back line. With 11 tackles in Bundesliga matches, his fantasy value isn't outstanding unless performances like Saturday become closer to the norm.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE