JULIAN RYERSON NEWS

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

Whips in nine crosses Ryerson took one shot (on goal) and crossed nine times (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Ryerson was held off the scoresheet, but was active in attack for Union on Sunday. The wide man remains in search of his first goal involvement of the season while crossing 27 times and creating five chances in his ten appearances.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Ryerson had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Ryerson was busy on both sides of the ball, creating two chances while also making five tackles and three clearances. The wing-back has played both sides of the pitch when needed and has been equally good in either position. Ryerson was a mainly rotational option in his previous two seasons with Union, but is now making himself an invaluable part of the starting XI, starting all eight of his appearances when fit.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in win Ryerson registered one off-target shot, three inaccurate crosses and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win at Sttutgart.

Impact Ryerson started for the second straight game, after missing two with a minor illness. The midfielder had a good outing on offense, sending in the second-most crosses for his side. He has yet to score or assist in 10 appearances (nine starts) in the season, though.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Europa League Ryerson (illness) was in the starting XI for Thursday's clash with Malmo.

Impact Ryerson was in the starting XI after missing a Saturday clash with Frankfurt due to a minor illness. With Ryerson back in the starting XI he should be straight back on the right side of midfield for Sunday's trip to Stuttgart.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out with illness Ryerson is not in the match day squad to face Frankfurt due to illness.

Impact Ryerson misses out on the match after coming down with a cold. The midfielder will hope to return in time for next weekend's match with Stuttgart.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ties for team-high in shots Ryerson took two off target shots and crossed three times inaccurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Mainz.

Impact Ryerson was held off the scoresheet before subbing off in the 82nd minute. The wide man sent in the second highest amount of crosses on the team while tying for the team-high with two shots in the draw.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes lineup Ryerson is listed in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Mainz.

Impact Ryerson may have taken a knock in the last match against Hertha Berlin but it wasn't enough to keep him out of the lineup long-term. With two starts in two games, Ryerson is doing well early in the season and will hope to avoid more injury issues.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Ryerson (undisclosed) came off with an injury and had four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Hertha BSC Berlin.

Impact Ryerson came off injured in the second half of Saturday's win. He was replaced by Niko Giesselmann who projects to be ahead of Ryerson in the depth chart long-term either way. Ryerson will hope to recover in time for a Sunday trip to Mainz, though Giesselmann is a likely starter even if Ryerson does recover.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creative with limited chances Ryerson scored twice and created 18 chances during 28 appearances (13 starts) in the 2021/22 season.

Impact Ryerson scored twice but could have had a few assists with better finishing in front of him. The midfielder was one of the first options off the bench in every single match throughout the season. While his limited playing time makes him a somewhat risky fantasy option Ryerson's minutes on the pitch have been steadily increased over his three seasons with Union Berlin.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances against SC Freiburg Ryerson made seven clearances in a 4-1 win against SC Freiburg on Saturday.

Impact Ryerson had a decent outing for the winning team. The 24-year-old made seven clearances. Other than that, Ryerson also had a shot which was not on target.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses Saturday Ryerson sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg.

Impact Ryerson got forward well in another start at right midfield, though he didn't get on the scoresheet, as he has struggled to do all season. The midfielder simply hasn't had the finishing touch, and his strikers haven't helped him either. Next up is one of the easiest matches on the calendar, at home against the very poor Stuttgart.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in four crosses Ryerson had one shot (on target), four crosses, two tackles, two fouls, created one chance and was fouled twice in the 1-0 loss to Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday.

Impact It was all guns blazing on the offensive end to try and equalize against Arminia Bielefeld. Ryerson, typically not an aggressive crosser, pushed as many attempts as he could into the box. It is unlikely that the midfielder will be able to duplicate this in the next match against Mainz.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Ryerson is in the match day squad to face Dortmund on Sunday.

Impact Ryerson returns after missing out on the previous match due to COVID-19. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still in quarantine Ryerson is out for Saturday's clash with Augsburg and is still in quarantine, according to manager Urs Fischer.

Impact Ryerson tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, and will remain sidelined due to still testing positive. The midfielder will hope to return against Dortmund on Sunday, though he needs to get out of quarantine and return to fitness to make the team once more. Ryerson figures to be a minimal fantasy option even when fully fit.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin beats Leipzig 2-1 to climb to 4th in Bundesliga

Union Berlin has defeated Leipzig 2-1 to climb to fourth in the Bundesliga and deepen the visitor's crisis

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader in chances created Ryerson took an off target shot, crossed four times (three accurate), created four chances and made four interceptions during Friday's 2-1 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Ryerson was held off the scoresheet despite contributing on both sides of the ball Friday. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Union in chances created and interceptions in the victory.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal during start Ryerson scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Sunday against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Ryerson scored one goal during each of Union Berlin's last two Bundesliga appearances. The latter was a start, which he will continue sharing alongside fellow right midfielder Christopher Trimmel. Both players have at least five starts concerning the 2021-22 Bundesliga.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen brings on 16-year-olds to earn 1-1 draw at Hertha

Bayer Leverkusen brought on two 16-year-olds and came from behind with a last-minute goal from Robert Andrich to snatch a 1-1 draw at Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern hits back with 5-2 win at Union Berlin in Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski has scored twice as Bayern Munich restored some lost pride with a 5-2 win at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores as substitute Ryerson scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Bayern Munich.

Impact Ryerson entered the match in the 64th minute and scored within a minute of coming onto the pitch. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Union, Hertha draw hard-fought Berlin derby 1-1

The Berlin derby saw fireworks outside the stadium and bad-tempered clashes on the field as Union Berlin and Hertha Berlin had a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS