JULIAN GRESSEL NEWS

Becher sparks Vancouver to 5-0 victory over Montreal

Simon Becher scored two goals and added an assist to power the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 5-0 victory over CF Montreal

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Attempts 10 crosses Gressel recorded three shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Despite not logging an assist, Gressel made up for it somewhat by logging a double-digit tally of crosses. With that volume, assists are expected to keep coming from the central midfielder, who has three of them across his five MLS appearances so far this year.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third assist of season Gressel had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing twice (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy.

Impact Gressel set up Tristan Blackmon in the 14th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the team-high third of the season for the midfielder as Gressel has accounted four every Vancouver assist through the opening four matches of the season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leerdam helps Galaxy earn 1-1 draw with Whitecaps

Kelvin Leerdam scored in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time to help the Los Angeles Galaxy earn a 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists again Gressel assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Gressel made it two assists from two matches as he continues his hot start to his first full season with Vancouver. When at his best Gressel is a legitimate MVP candidate and he seems to be a this absolute best in a poor Vancouver side. The midfielder has already matches his assist total during his short stint with Vancouver in 2022, and seems set to marshal the midfield in 2023.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens with assist Gressel assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Gressel kicked off 2023 with an assist, setting up Javain Brown for the first goal of the match. The midfielder is set for his first full season in Vancouver, and seems to be at his best. Gressel has produced some serious MVP-type numbers creatively in season's past, and in Vancouver he may have the chance to be the main creative option in midfield.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Gressel admits 'surprise' at USMNT call-up Vancouver Whitecaps winger Julian Gressel has admitted his call-up to the United States Men’s National Team came as a ‘surprise’.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

USMNT opportunity knocks at last for German-born Julian Gressel Finally a naturalized U.S. citizen, Gressel is relishing his chance at the team's January training camp.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Julian Gressel eager to make mark after unusual "long journey" to USMNT  | MLSSoccer.com Paxton Pomykal is six years younger than Julian Gressel, and has played 8,165 fewer minutes and 82 fewer games of MLS regular-season action.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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JANUARY 18, 2023 • USSOCCER.COM

Zendejas, Gressel among 13 who could make US soccer debuts

Alejandro Zendejas, a 24-year-old forward who played twice for Mexico, is among 13 players who could make their U.S. national team debuts under interim coach Anthony Hudson in exhi...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good volume one more Gressel had one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Minnesota United.

Impact Gressel was traded mid-season but still produced consistently as he always does. The right winger ends the campaign with two goals and nine assists across 30 appearances with D.C. United and Vancouver. one of his best seasons since departing Atlanta. Gressel will likely be back with Vancouver in 2023, with the chance to produce in a nailed-on starting role likely going the full 90 weekly.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second Vancouver goal Gressel scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Gressel tallied his second goal for his new club, as well as adding his second goal contribution in as many games. The wide midfielder has been a creative addition to the Vancouver starting XI with four goal contributions in 11 appearances in the second half of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gressel scores, Whitecaps win 2-1 over Sounders

Julian Gressel’s goal proved to be the game-winner for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2-1 win against the Seattle Sounders

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Records assist in win Gressel assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Gressel subbed in for the final half hour of Wednesday's match and he set up a Tosaint Ricketts strike against Los Angeles with an impressive downfield pass. It was his second assist in 10 appearances since joining Vancouver in July.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against RSL Gressel took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance and created a chance in the match.

Impact Gressel began Saturday's game on the bench, but he subbed on in the second half and bagged a late equalizing header for his first goal with the Whitecaps. He's up to a goal and an assist in his last two appearances.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gressel's equalizer helps Whitecaps tie Real Salt Lake, 1-1

Julian Gressel scored the equalizer for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists Wednesday Gressel assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Gressel finally earned his first assist of the campaign since joining Vancouver. The wide midfielder had four for D.C. United before switching to the West Coast and is now officially off the mark. Gressel will hope to build a strong finish to the season with his new club as he hopes to get back to the heights he showed with Atlanta, headlined by an eight-goal, 12-assist 2019 campaign.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Gressel took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Friday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also made three clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Gressel has made a good first impression in Vancouver, as he's recorded at least one shot and one chance created in all three of his appearances since moving from D.C. in mid-July. He has quickly locked down the starting right wing-back spot for his new side.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for first half Gressel created two chances in 45 minutes during the first half of Saturday's 3-1 loss to Chicago.

Impact Gressel didn't play much in his debut but he may have been protected with the Canadian Championship Cup to be played July 26 against Toronto FC. He's already had a solid season with 142 crosses in 17 appearances and it'll be worth seeing how things shake out alongside Lucas Cavallini and Ryan Gauld in the attack. Up next after the Cup is a trip to Nashville on Saturday.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for new club Gressel (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Gressel is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Chicago making his debut for Vancouver. The midfielder was traded from D.C. United, making Vancouver an ever-so-slight upgrade for his situation moving forward.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps: Julian Gressel trade gives them the "best wingback" in MLS | MLSSoccer.com With news breaking minutes after sunrise in the Pacific Northwest, the start to Friday morning for Vancouver Whitecaps FC center forwards Br...

JULY 20, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Julian Gressel feels disrespected by handling of D.C United departure Gressel was caught off-guard by news of his departure as D.C. United makes moves with a new head coach in place

JULY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM