JULIAN RYERSON NEWS

Set for weeks absence Ryerson suffered a medical ligament injury to his knee against Stuttgart during the DFB Pokal and is set for a few weeks on the sidelines.

Impact Ryerson had started the last six matches, recording a goal and an assist with 17 tackles and 15 clearances. Overall, the defender had started and played in all 10 Bundesliga matches he's appeared in, including all four UCL games. While he recovers, Ramy Bensebaini will see more playing time at left back for the team.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring early Ryerson scored a goal with his lone shot while making two interceptions and four tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Ryerson opened the scoring after just five minutes while leading Dortmund with four tackles in the match. The goal was Ryerson's first since the opening match of October, though he now has two goal involvements in his past three Bundesliga starts.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Stuttgart Ryerson assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Ryerson assisted the opener scored by Niclas Fullkrug in the 36th minute. He led his team in crosses and also recorded four clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. He has played eight games this season and this was his first assist of the season. He has also scored against Hoffenheim and Union Berlin.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back as expected Ryerson is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Ryerson returns from an illness which kept him out of mid week action against Newcastle. The fullback starts from the bench with Marius Wolf maintaining his spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Ryerson (illness) is expected to return for Sunday's trip to Frankfurt, according to SPORT1.

Impact Ryerson missed the mid-week Champions League win over Newcastle due to the illness but is expected to return. If Ryerson is fully fit and ready to go then he would likely send Marius Wolf back to the bench for Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up illness Ryerson won't be an option for Wednesday's match against Newcastle after picking up an illness, according to the club.

Impact Ryerson won't be traveling to Newcastle on Wednesday, missing his first match in seven games due to an illness. His loss will, unfortunately, affect the squad, seeing he has been a normal starter. With Ryerson out, expect Marius Wolf to get the start at right back.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Ryerson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Union Berlin.

Impact Ryerson saw a deflected strike go in for Dortmund's fourth and it was his second goal in his last two Bundesliga matches. The defender has already tied his career-high for goals in a season with two with a little over eight months til the end of the campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Milan clash Ryerson recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one block, and one interception, and three tackles in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Ryerson held his own while trying to limit Rafel Leao and also ventured forward a couple of times during the nil-nil draw. He has scored once and added 11 tackles, 11 crosses (two accurate), and five shots (one on target) in the last five games.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Ryerson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Ryerson got his fourth start in a row and got back in the scoresheet with a goal, his second since joining Dortmund. The full-back is a consistent producer but rarely finds himself at the end of passing moves. Ryerson has created two chance in five starts in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Heidenheim Ryerson (strain) is an option off the bench for Friday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Ryerson is in the squad for Friday's matchup but will not be starting as he finds himself on the bench. He missed Dortmund's previous match with a strain but is available again after rejoining training his week. Ryerson will hope to find the pitch today, most likely replacing Marius Wolf if he does get substituted onto the field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Ryerson (strain) is questionable for Friday's clash with FC Heidenheim. "We're going to test this in today's final training session and we're in good spirits" said manager Edin Ter...

Impact Ryerson returned to training on Monday following his strain that kept him out of last match. He will be a late fitness test for Friday, where it will be determined if he can get the start or not. The defender got the spot in the lineup during the first match of the season against Koln, playing 84 minutes while totaling two crosses. If he is not ready for Friday, then Marius Wolf could see the start again in his place.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Ryerson (strain) returned to training Tuesday, Ruhr Nachrichten reports.

Impact Ryerson missed Saturday's clash with Bochum due to a muscular issue but is back on the training ground Tuesday. His availability for Friday's clash with Heidenheim will be uncertain, with Marius Wolf likely to start if Ryerson is ruled out once more.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Ryerson (strain) is not on the bench for Saturday's game against Bochum.

Impact Ryerson's absence shouldn't be much of an issue, as Marius Wolf and Mateu Morey will provide enough cover for the right-back role. Ryerson's next chance to play will come against Heidenheim on Sep. 1.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Ryerson (strain) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Bochum. "Julian Ryerson hasn't been able to train without symptoms in the last few days, he's the only question mark befor...

Impact Ryerson is still feeling pain from a strain and could miss out of Saturday's match. He got the start at right-back for the first game of the season against Koln, playing 84 minutes while producing just two crosses (zero accurate). If he is forced to sit out, then Marius Wolf could see the start against Bochum.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Regular starter for two clubs Ryerson recorded one goal, 50 crosses (10 accurate), 13 chances created, 27 tackles and 24 clearances across 17 starts during the 2022/23 season with Dortmund. He also recorded 13...

Impact Ryerson opened the 2022/23 season with the Berlin side but joined Dortmund during the January transfer window, and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands while starting in every single Bundesliga appearance he made. Ryerson impressed enough that he can be considered a virtual lock to start at right wing-back by the time the 2023/24 campaign starts.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in win Ryerson recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Ryerson didn't get too much done offensively during Sunday's win, but did come away with a third clean sheet. The wing-back has taken a substantial role since moving to Dortmund, and has done extremely well in his 16 starts, keeping three clean sheets and sending in 42 crosses. Ryerson will hope to earn a first Bundesliga title in the final match against Mainz.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent starting time Ryerson served a one-match ban against Chelsea, and is eligible for European competition once more.

Impact Ryerson was missing from Tuesday's Champions League loss, and was a noticeable absence from the right-back role. The defender has earned an immediate role in the starting XI since joining Dortmund, and offers far more going forward than his replacement, Marius Wolf.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for second leg Ryerson is suspended for the second leg match against Chelsea in the Champions League.

Impact Ryerson picked up a yellow card during Wednesday's clash and will now be suspended for the return fixture. Marius Wolf could move back into a role at full-back with Ryerson sidelined.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Cup win Ryerson (illness) started Wednesday's DFB Pokal win over Bochum.

Impact Ryerson picked up an illness earlier in the week but was able to make a full return to the starting XI. Ryerson has been excellent since joining Dortmund in the limited playing time he's seen and could be a consistent depth option at either full-back.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Ryerson is not in Saturday's match day squad to face Freiburg due to illness.

Impact Ryerson misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The left back is replaced by Raphael Guerreiro in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First clean sheet with Dortmund Ryerson made two tackles and three clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Ryerson helped Dortmund keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Sunday. The fullback has now started all three matches since joining the club from Union Berlin, with Sunday's clean sheet being his first with his new club.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal with new club Ryerson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), five crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Mainz.

Impact In just his second match since transferring from Union Berlin, Ryerson scored his first goal with the team after his team went down in the early minutes of the game. It is also his first goal of the season. The 25-year-old has totaled 59 crosses (15 accurate) 41 tackles (24 won) and 16 clearances in 19 appearances with Union Berlin. Now that he will be Champions League football, he will receive more playing time to help the defensive woes of the club in hopes to make a decent run to the Bundesliga and the UCL.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Augsburg Ryerson is in Dortmund's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against FC Augsburg.

Impact Ryerson is plugging straight into Dortmund's XI at right-back after joining the club from Union Berlin earlier this week.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Dortmund Ryerson has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Borussia Dortmund after transferring from Union Berlin, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Ryerson tallied three goals and three assists in 109 appearances in all competitions since joining Union in summer 2018, including 19 appearances (17 starts) across the Bundesliga and Europa League this season. The 25-year-old is now moving to Dortmund, where he can play at either wing-back position and could plug straight into the XI to replace the injured Thomas Meunier (calf) in the short-term future. Christopher Trimmel and Niko Giesselmann, meanwhile, should take back over as the starters on either side back at Union.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twelve starts Ryerson made 13 appearances (12 starts) in the first half of the Bundesliga, as well as six appearances in the Europa League.

Impact Ryerson played a total for 1,419 minutes in the 2021/22 campaign and is already on pace to blow past that in the first half of the Bundesliga. The midfielder has become a consistent starter, though he's shown less offensive upside than the 2021/22 campaign. Ryerson will remain a consistent option at wing-back in the second half of the Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE