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JULY 15, 2022

Whitecaps acquire star wingback Gressel VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired star German wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United in exchange for up to US$900,000 in g...

JULY 15, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Whitecaps acquire star wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired star German wingback Julian Gressel from D.C. United in exchange for up to US$900,000 in g...

JULY 15, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Sources: Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Julian Gressel from DC United | MLSSoccer.com Vancouver Whitecaps FC have acquired wingback Julian Gressel in a trade from D.C. United, sources tell MLSsoccer.com. The deal is in exchang...

JULY 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sent to Vancouver by trade Gressel (lower body) was traded to Vancouver from D.C. United in exchange for up to $900,000 in General Allocation Money, it was announced Friday.

Impact Gressel's move came so fast even the player got the news only minutes before the press, though that doesn't change that he's now headed to the other end of the continent after rumors of a departure came to fruition. He's also dealing with a gluteal injury and may not be ready to immediately play for his new club. With four assists in 17 appearances (16 starts), Gressel should soon take over the starting right-wing-back spot from Ryan Raposo, since Marcus Godinho is dealing with a knee injury.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Gressel missed Wednesday's draw with the Crew due to a gluteal injury, and he is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against Minnesota United as well.

Impact Gressel is being linked with a move away from D.C. United, so that could also help explain his absences. Andy Najar replaced him at right-back in a back-four against Columbus.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Gressel created four chances on 10 crosses (four accurate) during Friday's 7-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Gressel helped make the second half not look nearly as bad, though a seven-goal loss seldom looks good no matter how it happened. He'll next face Columbus, which have conceded the most crosses to midfielders in the league.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Gressel recorded an assist and recorded two interceptions during Monday's 5-3 victory over Orlando.

Impact Gressel recorded an assist in the 51st minute to give D.C. United a three goal lead early in the second half. With two assists in his past four matches, Gressel has shown he is a reliable playmaker and a solid piece in the starting XI.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four tackles won Gressel recorded three shots and won four tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Gressel was a dominant midfielder for D.C. United after winning several tackles and being aggressive on the offense against Chicago. With 13 starts for the 2022 season, Gressel is likely to be a key player for the starting XI moving forward.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Third assist of season Gressel had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Gressel set up Ola Kamara in the 87th minute assisting United's lone goal. The assist was the third of the season for the wide man while his two chances created led D.C. in the loss.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in draw Gressel took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC. He also made a block, two clearances, two interceptions and won two of...

Impact Gressel played well on Saturday, particularly going forward as he was a threat to Toronto's back line. He will be disappointed in conceding an 89th-minute equalizer however, and will want to bounce back next weekend against the fifth-placed Red Bulls.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Houston Gressel created five chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Dynamo. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Gressel set up Taxiarchis Fountas' opening goal Saturday with a corner kick for his second assist of the season. He's averaging almost three chances created per game this season and next weekend he will face Inter Miami, which have conceded 19 times in 10 MLS matches.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fountas scores 2 goals as DC United beats Dynamo 2-0

Taxiarchis Fountas scored goals about 7 minutes apart and Rafael Romo made his MLS debut as D

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy in loss Gressel shot three times (once on goal) and created three chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Gressel shot three times and is one of the top options in MLS as he continues to fill the stat sheet. The midfielder has created a chance in all but one match and has sent in 64 crosses through the first eight matches. Gressel will look to keep this absolutely dominant form on the right side of midfield going against Houston on Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Gressel provided one secondary assist on one chance created during Saturday's 3-2 win over New England.

Impact Gressel was on the scoresheet with a secondary helper during Saturday's win. The midfielder has been a major part of the D.C. attack on the right-wing, pressing forward incessantly. Gressel will once again be a solid fantasy play despite sending in fewer crosses than most wide midfielders. Next up is a Saturday trip to Columbus.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Austin Gressel took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Austin FC. He also made three clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Gressel set up Ola Kamara's second goal on Saturday for his first assist of the season, but he couldn't prevent his opponents from storming back to win the game in the last 10 minutes after D.C. went down to 10 men. His side hasn't kept a clean sheet since in over a month, and he will want to end that run next weekend against the Revolution, which have scored 10 goals in seven MLS matches.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances Gressel created five chances during a 1-0 loss Saturday versus Atlanta.

Impact Gressel set up more opportunities Saturday than he did during each of his previous four MLS appearances. The midfielder is averaging 2.6 created chances across league games this year.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against Chicago Gressel took a shot on target and created four chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Fire. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Gressel was a big threat with his passing on Saturday, but his teammates weren't able to convert any of his chances. Next weekend he will face Toronto FC, which are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference through three matches.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Leader in crosses, chances created Gressel crossed eight times inaccurately and created two chances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.

Impact Gressel was held off the scoresheet despite being active going forward on Saturday. The wingback finished with team-high totals in crosses and chances created in the win.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists against Toronto FC Gressel provided two assists in a 3-1 win against Toronto FC on Sunday.

Impact Gressel had a good outing for the winning side. The 27-year-old provided assists for the team's first and second goals in the match. Other than that, Gressel also won two aerial duels.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Kamara scores twice, D.C. United beats Toronto FC 3-1

Ola Kamara scored twice to tie for the MLS goals lead with a career-high 19 and D

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven crosses in win Gressel sent in seven crosses (three accurate), creating two chances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over NYRB.

Impact Gressel sent in seven crosses, by far the most on the team as he put together a very usable fantasy performance. The midfielder has been solid lately, with impressive value buoyed by his duty on set-pieces. Next up is a Saturday clash with Columbus.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances in loss Gressel took two shots and created five chances in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against New England. He also made three interceptions, a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match...

Impact Gressel played well on both sides of the ball on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against the Revolution. He has created a combined nine chances with zero assists in his last two appearances, and he will want his teammates to be more clinical Saturday against NYCFC, which are eighth in the Eastern Conference.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE