Julian Gressel - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

On bench midweek Gressel (toe) is available on the bench in Wednesday's game versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Gressel might be involved in MLS play for the first time since March after struggling with the injury over the past few months. The midfielder was deployed on the right flank last season, but perhaps his greatest source of attacking value came from his role as a set-piece taker, which helped him rack up three assists over 23 appearances in 2025. However, he'll have to settle for a backup spot in the short term before challenging Joaquin Pereyra for starts.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts Minnesota United in conference matchup

Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United meet in Western Conference action

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Minnesota United hosts Real Salt Lake in conference matchup

Real Salt Lake visits Minnesota United in Western Conference play

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Minnesota United brings road win streak into game against the New England Revolution

Minnesota United visits the New England Revolution trying to extend a four-game road winning streak

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Colorado Rapids take losing streak into match with Minnesota United

The Colorado Rapids look to end a three-game skid with a victory against Minnesota United

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Yeboah and Minnesota United host Austin

Kelvin Yeboah leads Minnesota United into a matchup with Austin after scoring two goals against the Columbus Crew

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Minnesota United takes road win streak into matchup with the Columbus Crew

Minnesota United visits the Columbus Crew looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Minnesota United takes shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

Minnesota United heads into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after notching two straight shutout wins

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Set for absence with toe injury Gressel will likely miss various months after having surgery on his toe Monday and could be back until after the FIFA World Cup, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Gressel was used as a substitute in the first three games of the 2026 MLS season, so losing him impacts the midfield depth of a struggling squad. The versatile man will likely remain out for several weeks, with James Rodriguez, Joaquin Pereyra and Bongokuhle Hlongwane taking on bigger roles in the meantime.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dayne St. Clair makes a save in penalty shootout and Minnesota takes Game 1 with the Sounders

Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw i...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota United faces Real Salt Lake following shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Seattle Sounders 1-0, Minnesota United visits Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Musovski and the Seattle Sounders visit Minnesota United

Danny Musovski leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Minnesota United after a two-goal showing against the LA Galaxy

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs another assist Gressel assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Even though Gressel's lone corner was cleared out, he did log a second opportunity to cross the ball. The chance was headed by fellow full-back Anthony Markanich for a goal.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omir Fernández scores in stoppage time to rally Timbers to 1-1 tie with Minnesota United

Omir Fernández subbed into the match in the 86th minute and scored in stoppage time as the Portland Timbers rallied for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Harvey and Markanich score goals, St. Clair has 5 saves as Minnesota beats Dallas 2-1

Carlos Harvey and Anthony Markanich each scored a goal, Dayne St. Clair had five saves and Minnesota United snapped a four-game winless streak against FC Dallas with 2-1 win

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides assist in win Gressel assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Gressel led his team with six crosses as he benefited from set-piece tasks, but it was a low pass in the 70th minute that earned him an assist against Dynamo. He has now made three consecutive starts on the right side of a five-man back line, generating 13 crosses (four accurate), eight chances created and 10 clearances during that period. Considering the entire season, he has scored one goal and an assist throughout nine appearances.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scores 2 goals in 3 minutes with family in attendance and Minnesota tops Dynamo

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored two goals in three minutes and Minnesota beat the Houston Dynamo 3-1

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Creates four chances in loss Gressel registered five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss to San Diego FC.

Impact Gressel was rather active as a right wing-back, and the fact that he took corner kicks from the opposite flank boosted his playmaking numbers against San Diego. The four chances created and six clearances were season-high tallies for him, showing that he's capable of producing on both ends of the field. However, he's still looking for his second goal or first assist of the year after eight matches played (four starts) in league activity.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Gressel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Gressel subbed on in the second half and scored his first goal in the season to seal Minnesota's home win. The midifelder logged his fourth appearance (one start) since joining the club in late April.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United wins 3-0, extends St. Louis City's winless streak to 10 games

Tani Oluwaseyi and Joaquín Pereyra each had a goal and an assist, Dayne St. Clair made four saves and Minnesota United beat St. Louis City 3-0

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts, attempts seven crosses Gressel recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Houston Dynamo.

Impact For the Minnesota club, Wednesday includes Gressel's first start. If his history showcases anything, it is that he is cross-reliable. 2024 includes Gressel's 54 corners, 44 chances created and 37 accurate crosses for at least a part of nine assists also logged then.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami reunion "motivates" Minnesota United's Julian Gressel | MLSSoccer.com The grin flickered across Julian Gressel’s face, followed by a slight chuckle, as he made a rare exception to the usual ‘one game at a time’...

MAY 9, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Claimed off waivers Gressel has been claimed off waivers and is joining Minnesota from Miami, according to his new club.

Impact Gressel is making a switch of clubs just after the deadline, with the midfielder having been claimed off waivers to join Minnesota. He will join the club until December 2026, with an option for the 2027 season. He is a veteran with plenty of MLS experience, most recently appearing in 32 games (31 starts) with Miami while notching one goal and nine assists during the 2024 season. That said, he will hope to return to a starting spot with his new club, although the midfielder will likely have to work into that role and see more rotational time to start.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi, Fafà Picault rally Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Atlanta United

Lionel Messi scored early and Fafà Picault scored the winner after subbing in late to rally Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Whips in six crosses Gressel registered one shot (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Gressel has a somewhat quiet match against Atlanta but still managed to whip in a decent amount of crosses, notching six in the draw. However, this does mark his fourth straight appearance without a clean sheet after notching one five matches in a row before the drought. He will hope to bag another assist soon, being just one off of double digits.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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