ALEXANDER MEYER NEWS

Saves six in loss Meyer made six saves but did give up three goals in a 3-1 loss to Mainz Saturday.

Impact The scoreboard could've looked much worse if not for Meyer's efforts. The goalkeeper did his best to keep his shorthanded side in the match but ultimately couldn't make enough stops. Things might be easier in two weeks against a Freiburg side that hasn't scored in its last two league match.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solid shot-stopping performance Meyer registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Sturm Graz.

Impact Though Dortmund's keeper wasn't heavily tested, Meyer provided a steady presence in the backline. His distribution played a significant role, as he completed 84 percent of his passes (37 of 44) and achieved a 36 percent long-ball accuracy (four of 11). He will look to maintain his form and continue as a reliable option when Dortmund plays Mainz on Saturday, with Gregor Kobel at somewhat of a risk to miss the match due to injury.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three against Mainz Meyer had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Mainz.

Impact Meyer made three saves but conceded three goals within the first 23 minutes of the match. This was his eighth appearance of the season and his first since keeping a clean sheet against Bayern Munich in March. He has been the preferred starting goalkeeper in the absence of Gregor Kobel.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Easy clean sheet Meyer made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Meyer got yet another start with Gregor Kobel (undisclosed) on the sideline, and kept a surprisingly easy clean sheet. On the road in Der Klassiker many were prediction a bounce back showing from Munich. Instead Meyer faced just a single shot and stopped it to claim the clean sheet.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic for win Meyer registered five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Meyer actually was left behind the ball for large portions of the match as Frankfurt had their chances to score, but the backup was brilliant throughout. He stopped five of the six shots he faced and kept Dortmund sniffing around the top of the table heading into the international break. Gregor Kobel (undisclosed) will hope the extra two weeks to recover is enough to get back to full fitness.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Union Berlin Meyer registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Union Berlin.

Impact Meyer accumulated three saves and a clearance and recorded his second clean sheet of the season. He is likely to be dropped to the bench for the 9th March trip against Werder Bremen as Gregor Kobel is expected to return from his injury.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three Meyer conceded three goals and made two saves in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Hoffenheim.

Impact Meyer was starting again in place of Gregor Kobel, who has missed four of the last six with two separate injuries. The keeper has come into a Dortmund team that have lost their rhythm of late and he had an afternoon to forget, even though he was not at fault for any of the goals. The no.2 keeper is set to keep his place against Union on Saturday with Kobel still out.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Called into action Meyer allowed a goal while making four saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw against PSV.

Impact Meyer entered the starting lineup during the warmup after Gregor Kobel was scratched and only conceded from the penalty spot during Tuesday's draw. Meyer had last started back-to-back Bundesliga matches at the end of January into February and has conceded two goals while making eight saves in his last four appearances between the league and the Champions League.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in first season start Meyer made four saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 3-1 win over Bochum.

Impact Meyer made his first start of the season, replacing Gregor Kobel (infection) in the net and having a nice performance. The goalkeeper saw teammate Nico Schlotterbeck sending the ball into his own net just before halftime but, other than that, was very solid, making some saves that helped his side preserving their lead. Kobel remains doubtful for Friday's visit to Heidenheim so it's likely we'll see Meyer having another chance to showcase his skills.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pens one-year extension Meyer signed a one-year contract extension with Dortmund through the 2024-25 season, Dortmund announced.

Impact Meyer is a top backup and saw a surprising amount of playing time with Gregor Kobel injured occasionally. The goalkeeper isn't one to compete for the starting role, and provides a stable veteran option behind Kobel moving forward while Marcel Lotka develops.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spends season as Kobel's backup Meyer gave up 12 goals, made 20 saves and recorded three clearances acrss seven appearances during the 2022/23 season.

Impact Meyer spent the season as Gregor Kobel's backup, but he was reliable during the 2022/23 campaign every time Dortmund needed him. All signs point to Meyer enduring another year as a backup unless he decides to change teams and play elsewhere in 2023/24.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barely missed clean sheet Meyer made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 6-1 win against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Meyer stopped four of the five shots he faced and was so close to coming away with a clean sheet. In the end it wasn't meant to be and he had to settle for three points and an easy win. Gregor Kobel is the nailed-on starter when fully fit, though Meyer has shown to be a competent option when given the chance.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in draw Meyer made two saves during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Schalke 04.

Impact Meyer could not do much during the match, as they failed to earn the road win conceding twice in the second half. The goalkeeper logged his third start in a row in relief of the injured Gregor Kobel. He will now look to bounce back against Koln on Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes two in loss Meyer had two saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Chelsea.

Impact Meyer stopped two of the four shots he faced to come away with the loss and elimination Tuesday. The goalkeeper is firmly entrenched as the second choice, with Gregor Kobel (undisclosed) set to return to the starting XI as soon as possible.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called into action Meyer allowed a goal while making three saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Leipzig.

Impact Meyer conceded a goal in the second half but was backed with two goals as Dortmund claimed all three points on Friday. The keeper filled in for the injured Gregor Kobel and Meyer may be required to start Tuesday's Champions League match at Chelsea.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in relief Meyer made two saves in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against FC Copenhagen.

Impact Meyer came in at half-time for Gregor Kobel and made two saves to close out the draw. Kobel is expected to play during Saturday's clash with Bochum, so Meyer will likely be back on the bench. Meyer has held onto the backup job, though Marcel Lotka has progressed well with Dortmund II, and could take over that backup job after the Winter break.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Single save in draw Meyer made one save in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.

Impact Meyer continues to get starts while Gregor Kobel is out, though Meyer has done nothing to establish any competition for the starting role. The goalkeeper is a veteran option that keeps Dortmund competitive in all competitions, but is far from an elite option. That said Meyer is in one of the best situations in all of Germany with an elite team in front of him.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once against Sevilla Meyer made five saves and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League win over Sevilla.

Impact Meyer made this win looks more lopsided that it actually was as he made some big saves, especially when his side led by just one goal during the first half. The goalkeeper couldn't do much to stop Youssef En-Nesyri's well-placed header off a corner in the 51st minute, but that won't take any shine from his performance here. Up next for Meyer is a much more complicated mission as his side will host Saturday's Bundesliga derby against Bayern Munich.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla fans say farewell to Lopetegui after Dortmund defeat

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OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes three to Koln Meyer allowed three goals while making seven saves during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Koln.

Impact Meyer allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Dortmund dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper continues to fill in for the injured Gregor Kobel, allowing six goals in three league starts while making nine saves on the year.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

American forward Gio Reyna out for up to 10 days with injury

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzić says American forward Gio Reyna will be out for up to10 days with a muscle strain picked up on international duty

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clean sheet in derby Meyer recorded a zero-save clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over FC Schalke.

Impact As the score sheet indicates, Meyer wasn't challenged much in a contest Dortmund controlled possession throughout. It was the keeper's first clean sheet in league play this season and a nice bounce-back result following a tough UCL loss earlier in the week.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One save in defeat Meyer grabbed one save (two goals allowed) and logged one clearance in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Meyer was solid throughout the early portion of the match, but his efforts weren't enough to keep City off the score sheet for the entire evening. He was beaten by John Stones and Erling Haaland in the 80th and 84th minutes, respectively. Playing away at Etihad is always a tough keeper matchup, and Wednesday's result was no exception.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reyna makes 2 assists as Dortmund beats Copenhagen 3-0 in CL

United States international Gio Reyna set up two goals and Borussia Dortmund opened its Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Copenhagen

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS