JULIAN GRESSEL NEWS

Starting against Chicago Gressel (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's match against Chicago.

Impact Gressel's return to the starting lineup was widely anticipated after he wasn't included in the injury report before this match against the Fire. Gressel will play as a right wing-back and should get decent fantasy upside due to his involvement in set-piece plays.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Gressel (undisclosed) is not on the Columbus injury report for Wednesday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Gressel avoids an injury designation after coming off with an injury last time out. The midfielder should be straight back on the pitch for Wednesday's match and could return directly to the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores before injury Gressel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Orlando City SC. He was injured and subbed out in...

Impact Gressel scored his fourth MLS goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 16th minute assisted by Cucho Hernandez which opened up the scoring. He was replaced by Mohamed Farsi in the 80th minute due to an injury, the extent of which is currently unknown.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers four crosses Gressel recorded one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Gressel didn't have a great match nor a poor one, contributing four crosses, one shot and three tackles in the win. The German was back in the starting squad for the Montreal match after only appearing as a substitute last game, but somehow was less productive in his 85 minutes of play Saturday than he was in his 23 minutes last week. Since the middle of July his production has taken a major hit, not registering a single goal contribution in his last seven matches despite starting in five of those games.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses off bench Gressel recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Gressel came off the bench in the 67th minute Wednesday and produced as if he played the whole match. He registered eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners, and he has reached those marks in each of his first three matches for Columbus. He also created one chance and recorded his first shot on target since joining the Crew in late July.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates nine chances in win Gressel had nine chances created, 12 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against Toronto FC.

Impact Gressel created an impressive nine chances in Saturday's win, by far his season high, but somehow did not record an assist. He also matched a season high with eight corners, and recorded 12 crosses (four accurate), tied for his second most in a match this season. He is clearly effectively filling the role of set pieces that needed addressed following the departure of Lucas Zelarayan.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Columbus debut Gressel registered eight crosses (two accurate), six corners and a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Gressel made his Crew debut Sunday and showed exactly why the club brought him in. After selling Lucas Zelarayan to Al-Fateh, the Crew were in desperate need of a new corner taker and Gressel fills that void. He took six corners Sunday and registered eight total crosses (two accurate) and two chances created. He also helped keep a clean sheet, recording two tackles, one interception and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action. Now playing with the MLS's highest scoring team, Gressel could be in for even more goal contributions after recording eight in 18 matches with Vancouver earlier this season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired in cash deal Gressel was brought in by Columbus from Vancouver on Friday in exchange for $500,000 in General Allocation Money.

Impact Gressel made 16 starts in 18 appearances for the Whitecaps this season in which he generated three goals on 32 shots (10 on target), five assists, 105 crosses (28 accurate) and 50 corners. The leading corner taker for Vancouver, Gressel should be in the mix to steal some of the responsibilities from Lucas Zelarayan.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crew acquire Julian Gressel from Whitecaps The Vancouver Whitecaps traded midfielder Julian Gressel to the Columbus Crew on Friday in exchange for $550,000 of general allocation money...

JULY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Columbus Crew acquire Julian Gressel from Vancouver Whitecaps | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - CLB receive: Julian Gressel - VAN receive: Up to $850k GAM The Columbus Crew have made a major addition via...

JULY 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Whitecaps can't come to terms with Julian Gressel, trade pending FA to Columbus The pending free agent midfielder and one of their best players has been traded to the Columbus Crew, as he desired to be closer to family

JULY 20, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Vancouver trading Julian Gressel to Columbus: Sources Gressel, 29, has been a standout for the Whitecaps this season with three goals and five assists in 18 appearances (16 starts).

JULY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starts in return Gressel (not injury related) took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Galaxy. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Gressel plugged straight back into the XI on the right wing Saturday after missing four league games while competing at the Gold Cup with the USMNT.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to club team Gressel (not injury related) was back in full training with the Whitecaps on Friday, the Daily Hive Vancouver reports ahead of the clash against the Galaxy this weekend.

Impact Gressel missed four MLS matches while competing at the Gold Cup over the last month, where he started one of the USMNT's five games at the tournament. He's now back with his club and could slot straight into the XI in midfield to face Los Angeles on Saturday.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to USMNT for Gold Cup Gressel will be competing with the U.S. national team at the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he'll miss at least the next four MLS games for Vancouver.

Impact Gressel has been excellent for the Whitecaps this season, tallying three goals and five assists while starting 15 of 17 league games, but he'll be out for the next few weeks while competing at the Gold Cup. Ali Ahmed (concussion) and Sebastian Berhalter would be the options to replace him alongside Andres Cubas and Alessandro Schopf (groin) in midfield.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big volume in draw Gressel recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Gressel was held off the scoresheet for the first time in three matches but still managed major volume from central midfield. The creative midfielder maintained a major role on set-pieces and continues to impress in his first full season with Vancouver. Gressel will continue his solid floor and sky-high ceiling as he looks to build his best season since 2019, where he tallied 20 goal contributions.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gressel and the Vancouver Whitecaps host Sporting Kansas City

Julian Gressel leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City following a two-goal outing against the Houston Dynamo

JUNE 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hot streak continues Gressel scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 6-2 win against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Gressel scored a brace, tying his total from his debut season with Vancouver in a single match. The midfielder has been excellent in 2023, with eight goal contributions in 14 starts. Gressel is on pace for his best season since departing Atlanta in 2019, and has taken a major role on set-pieces, establishing a strong floor as well.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against St. Louis Gressel took two shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made two clearances, an interception and won two of three tackles in the match,...

Impact Gressel was at his most dangerous passing self on Saturday as he posted his second game this season with five chances created, and he set up a Brian White headed goal with a cross. It was his fifth assist of the campaign, and his first since early April.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Gressel took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Minnesota United. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Gressel has recorded multiple shots and multiple chances created in six consecutive MLS games in Vancouver's midfield, with 23 of each statistic overall this season. He's also taking corner kicks on a regular basis which helps ensure that he'll be able to maintain this level of production.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent volume yet again Gressel had two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Gressel was held off the scoresheet for a second straight match but still produced an excellent floor once more. The midfielder created five chances and sent in 12 crosses while maintaining a role on set-pieces and a rock-solid floor. Gressel is up to five goal contributions and 21 chances created through nine appearances, while sending in 55 crosses.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dangerous in draw Gressel took four shots (one on goal), sent in three crosses, and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Austin.

Impact Gressel was dangerous once again, but he failed to score or assist for the first time in three appearances. He's standing over the majority of Vancouver's set pieces and should continue to be a menace at home against Colorado on Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps upstanding form Gressel assisted once to go with three shots (three on target), nine crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Gressel has been on an outstanding start this season, recording a goal and four assists in his first seven matches. He has also totaled 40 crosses (seven accurate), which gives him an average of 5.7 a game. The midfielder has already surpassed his assists total from 2022 in six fewer games, and is on pace to break his career high for a single season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White's goal lifts Whitecaps to 1-0 victory over Timbers

Brian White scored in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps edged the Portland Timbers 1-0

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good form rolls on Gressel scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-0 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Gressel scored his first goal, moving him to four goal contributions in the opening six matches, putting him on pace for one of his best seasons since 2019 with Atlanta. The midfielder has found some strong footing in his new home in Vancouver, and is driving play creatively in all aspects of the game.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE