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Stefan Ortega - Concedes four goals against Mainz Ortega made two saves but conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against FSV Mainz.

Impact Ortega was beaten by an early Jonathan Burkhardt strike and then by three penalties in a 15-minute second-half span on Saturday. He will want to bounce back next weekend against Stuttgart, which have scored 35 goals in 27 Bundesliga matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dest out of US World Cup qualifiers, replaced by Bello

Sergiño Dest will miss the United States’ last three World Cup qualifiers after injuring his left hamstring and was replaced on the roster by left back George Bello

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Q&A: Former Atlanta United player George Bello George Bello does miss Atlanta and Atlanta United, but is loving living in Germany and playing for his new club, Arminia Bielefeld.

MARCH 17, 2022 • AJC.COM

Report: St. Louis CITY to sign Arminia Bielefeld, Sweden defender Joakim Nilsson ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Report St. Louis CITY SC's shopping list contains another German Bundesliga target ahead of their 2023 MLS expansio...

MARCH 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

American defender George Bello 'starstruck' in Bundesliga

American defender George Bello says he is “starstruck” to be facing players like Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski after securing a move to Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cedric Brunner - Suspended Saturday Brunner is suspended for Saturday's trip to Mainz due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Brunner is suspended for Saturday's match due to accumulating five yellow cards. The defender will likely be replaced by Manuel Prietl at wing-back, a more attacking, but not like-for-like option. Brunner will return after the break following Saturday's match.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amos Pieper - Leader in multiple defensive stats Pieper took an off target shot, blocked two shots, made four interceptions, a tackle and four clearances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Pieper was a part of the Bielefeld back line that allowed just one goal on Sunday. The defender finished with team-high totals in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the loss.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Ortega - Beaten once in loss Ortega allowed a goal while making two saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Ortega allowed the lone goal of the match in the 21st minute as Bielefeld dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 34 goals in 25 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 88.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Creates two chances Schopf took an off target shot, crossed twice accurately and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Dortmund.

Impact Schopf was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Bielefeld were shutout on Sunday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of shots and interceptions on the team while tying for the team-high with two chances created in the loss.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borussia Dortmund - Arminia Bielefeld 1-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 26 - Bundesliga 2021/22

MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

BVB wins at Haaland comeback ' Borussia Dortmund - Arminia Bielefeld 1-0 ' All Goals ' BL 21/22

MARCH 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Alessandro Schopf - Starting against Dortmund Schopf (strain) is in Arminia's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Schopf missed last week's defeat against Augsburt with a muscle strain, but he's back in the lineup from the start on Sunday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arminia Bielefeld - FC Augsburg 0-1 ' Highlights ' Matchday 25 - Bundesliga 2021/22

MARCH 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Stefan Ortega - Concedes one in loss Ortega allowed a goal without making a save during Friday's 1-0 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Ortega allowed the lone goal of the match in the 50th minute as Bielefeld dropped all three points on Friday. The keeper has now allowed 33 goals in 24 league starts while his save total remained at 86 for the year.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Out Friday Schopf (strain) was left out of the match-day squad against FC Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Despite previous indications Schopf might be an option Friday, the midfielder will miss out due to his muscular injury. The midfielder has started 12 of his last 13 appearances for the club in which he tallied one goal on 17 shots (six on target), 13 crosses (one accurate) and four corners. Gonzalo Castro is expected to step into the attacking midfield role with Schopf sidelined.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Brunner - Starting Friday Brunner (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI against FC Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Brunner has started all 23 of his appearances for the club this season in which he racked up 63 crosses (14 accurate) along with 11 corners, one assist and nine shots (zero on target). While the right-back hasn't taken any corners in his last 10 games, he does continue to generate crosses, making him a decent mid-range fantasy target.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Janni Serra - Remains unavailable Friday Serra (undisclosed) will miss out against FC Augsburg on Friday.

Impact Serra has featured in the starting XI in all but one of the club's last nine contests before picking up an undisclosed injury versus Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. With the forward on the shelf, Fabian Klos will jump into his spot on the pitch, making his first start since mid-December.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Janni Serra - Recovered from training knock Serra (knock) is back in full team training Thursday, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Serra is back from a training injury as Bielefeld announced a full and complete squad for Friday's clash with Augsburg. The forward is not a fantasy option in any respect, and isn't a guarantee to even make the bench.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Fully available Thursday Schopf (strain) is fully available Thursday, according to Bielefeld.

Impact Schopf is fully available Thursday as he looks to return from a small strain. The midfielder was forced into individual training Monday but it appears he is fit and available ahead of a Friday clash with Augsburg.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Brunner - Available on Thursday Brunner (undisclosed) is available Thursday for training, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Brunner is available Thursday and should be available moving forward. Brunner was training individually to start the week but it appears the defender is back in full team training later in the week. Look for Brunner to be a solid central defender.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Brunner - Training on the side Brunner (undisclosed) is training individually Tuesday, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Brunner is training individually Tuesday, as he works through a minor injury. The defender should be fit to play Friday and will likely feature in the starting XI if he is able to play in any capacity. Brunner is a minor fantasy play due to his limited offensive upside.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Janni Serra - Training alone Tuesday Serra (knock) was training individually during Tuesday's session, according to Bielefeld.

Impact Serra was training individually Tuesday, after picking up a knock in training. In general Serra isn't worth rostering in an format as he continues to be a pure depth play. Serra will be a fringe play even when healthy, against any opposition.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Training individually Schopf (strain) was training individually Tuesday, Bielefeld announced.

Impact Schopf was training individually Tuesday, though it's not clear what the issue is. Either way barring a turn for the worse, Schopf should be in the starting XI and a solid defensive option when fit.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Arminia Bielefeld 3-0 ' Highlights ' Matchday 24 - Bundesliga 2021/22

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Bayer Leverkusen cruises to 3-0 win over Arminia Bielefeld ' Bundesliga Highlights ' ESPN FC

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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Dest out of US World Cup qualifiers, replaced by Bello

American defender George Bello 'starstruck' in Bundesliga