Freiburg deals demoralizing defeat to Dortmund in Bundesliga
Freiburg has put the brakes on Borussia Dortmund’s early-season optimism by holding on for a 2-1 win in the BundesligaAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes four on Saturday Sommer allowed four goals while making two saves during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Sommer conceded a goal in each half as Gladbach fell in one sided fashion on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed five goals through two league starts while his two saves upped his season total to ten.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern held 1-1 by Gladbach in Bundesliga season opener
Bayern Munich has opened the Bundesliga season with a 1-1 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the hosts incensed at the referee for denying them a late penaltyAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phenomenal in draw Sommer made eight saves while giving up just one goal in a 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich on Friday.
Impact Sommer's season-high save tally was six in 2020-21 and has already topped that mark versus a star-studded Bayern Munich. The keeper should face slightly less pressure against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday but figures to continue racking up saves.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Euro 2020 created strong reputation despite many challenges
The 2020 European Championship was delayed one year by the COVID-19 pandemic and ranks among the most difficult soccer tournaments ever organizedJULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Euro 2020 in review: The best, worst and downright strange
The European Championship is over and it will likely go down as one of the best editions in the tournament's historyJULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top-scoring Spain with concerns up front at Euro 2020
Spain has advanced to the European Championship semifinals as the highest-scoring team in the tournamentJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stands tall in loss Sommer conceded one goal and made 10 saves during Friday's loss to Spain on penalties.
Impact Sommer's confidence was high after beating France on penalties in the Round of 16, but a failure to repeat the act Friday meant his performance is now history. Though he conceded 50 goals in 31 games for Borussia Monchengladbach last season, Sommer could be set for a big season if he's still riding high when the coming club season begins.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Euro 2020 Moments: Spain holds on, Italy continues dominance
Spain slipped past the undermanned Swiss, and Italy beat Belgium at the Euro Cup, with both victors moving on to the semis.JULY 2, 2021
Spain beats Switzerland, reaches Euro 2020 semifinals
Spain reached the semifinals of the European Championship by beating Switzerland 3-1 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw through extra timeJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes three goals against France Sommer made five saves but conceded three goals in Monday's 3-3 (5-4 after penalties) defeat against France.
Impact Sommer suffered through a torrid stretch on Monday where his opponents showcased their superior talent and scored three goals in 20 minutes. But he recovered -- and so did his side, which equalized via goals from Haris Seferovic and Mario Gavranovic in the final 10 minutes of regulation -- and saved Kylian Mbappe's decisive penalty in the shootout, knocking out the tournament favorites and World Cup champions. On Friday, he has a quarterfinal clash against Spain, which have scored 10 goals in just their last two games.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sommer saves Mbappé's penalty, Swiss beat France in shootout Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer saved a penalty kick from Kylian Mbappé to give his team a 5-4 penalty shootout victory Monday over the W...
JUNE 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Switzerland beats France 5-4 on penalties at Euro 2020
France is out of the European Championship and it was Kylian Mbappe that missed the penalty kick in the shootoutJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Swiss beat France on penalties at Euro 2020
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer saved a penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe in a penalty shootout to knock France out of the European ChampionshipJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes once during win Sommer made five saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 3-1 win over Turkey.
Impact Sommer made a couple huge saves as Turkey finally found more space in attack. His heroics helped keep Switzerland in the tournament as they finished with four points in group A. They'll find out their next opponent as the rest of the group matches finish up this week, though whoever they play, you can expect Sommer will be back in net.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Turkey still waiting for bright future after Euro 2020 exit
Turkey came to the European Championship with a young team and an eye on the futureJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaqiri scores 2, Switzerland beats Turkey 3-1 at Euro 2020
Xherdan Shaqiri scored two goals to give Switzerland a 3-1 victory over Turkey and a likely place in the round of 16 at the European ChampionshipJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Switzerland and Turkey meet, both needing a win at Euro 2020
Switzerland’s game against Turkey on Sunday at the European Championship might turn into a festival of attacking soccerJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020
England and Scotland played to a 0-0 draw at the European ChampionshipJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: North Macedonia eliminated from Euro 2020
North Macedonia has become the first team to be eliminated from the European ChampionshipJUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives up three goals versus Italy Sommer had no saves, three clearances and one punch and was beaten three times in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Italy.
Impact Sommer could not do much on Manuel Locatelli's tap-in and two surgical attempts from distance again by the Sassuolo midfielder and by Ciro Immobile. He has surrendered four goals, made one save and three clearances in the first two matches. Switzerland will have an easier time in Sunday's game against Turkey.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 2020
Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and Italy beat Switzerland 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the European Championship with a game to spareJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Italy scores 3, beats Switzerland at Euro 2020
Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and Italy beat Switzerland 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the European Championship with a game to spareJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes once during draw Sommer made one save and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wales.
Impact Sommer made a full-stretch early save to preserve the scoreline at zeros. He's as consistent as they come for a Switzerland side that will wish they could have converted more opportunities in front of net. They'll face Italy on Wednesday, a side that cruised to a 3-0 win over Turkey in their opening match. Sommer should see plenty of save opportunities in that match and could be a solid play if he can limit Italy's shot conversions.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moore heads Wales to 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2020
Kieffer Moore scored late to help Wales hold Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in Group A at the European ChampionshipJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
