1. Julian Emil Kurt Gressel was born on December 16,1993 and is a professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United.
30 Facts About Julian Gressel
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Julian Gressel began his career in Germany before moving to the United States in 2011.
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Julian Gressel then played college soccer for the Providence Friars for four seasons.
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In 2017, Gressel signed a contract with Major League Soccer and was selected in the MLS SuperDraft in the first round with the eighth overall pick by expansion side Atlanta United.
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Julian Gressel then won his first championship, helping Atlanta United win MLS Cup in 2018.
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Julian Gressel was part of Atlanta United sides that won the US Open Cup and Campeones Cup in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
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Julian Gressel began his footballing career by playing in the youth academy systems of 2.
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In 2009, Julian Gressel left Greuther Furth and began playing for the academy set-up of Quelle Furth.
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Julian Gressel played senior-level football in the German regional fifth-tier, the Bayernliga.
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Julian Gressel signed a National Letter of Intent before the 2013 NCAA Division I men's soccer season to play for Providence College's men's soccer program.
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Julian Gressel finished his freshman year with five goals and four assists.
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Julian Gressel was awarded with a spot on the 2013 All-Big East Conference Second Team, and on the All-Rookie Team.
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Julian Gressel had a breakout season during his senior year at Providence.
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Julian Gressel led the Friars in total points with 36, accumulating 15 goals and six assists his senior year.
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Julian Gressel was rewarded with the Golden Boot award for scoring the most goals during the 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship, during a quarterfinal run which saw Providence beat CAA Champions Delaware, upset top-seeded and Big Ten Champions Maryland, and defeat Big East rivals Creighton.
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Julian Gressel additionally earned All-Great Lakes First Team honors, All-Big East Conference First Team honors, part of the 2016 Big East Men's Soccer Tournament's first team, and the All-Tournament team for the Rhode Island Capital City Classic.
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Ahead of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, Julian Gressel signed a senior college contract with Major League Soccer.
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On January 13,2017, Julian Gressel was selected by expansion side Atlanta United FC in the first round with the eighth overall pick.
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Julian Gressel won the 2017 MLS Rookie of the Year honors, playing mostly as a central midfielder for manager Tata Martino.
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In 2018, Julian Gressel was a key player for the MLS Cup Champions, playing mostly as a right midfielder and right wingback.
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Julian Gressel starting 33 matches and assisting 14 times in league play, forming a key relationship with striker Josef Martinez and becoming one of the best crossers in the league.
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Julian Gressel contributed to another successful Atlanta in 2019 for new manager Frank de Boer, assisting 12 times.
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Julian Gressel made his debut for DC on February 29,2020, in the season opener against the Colorado Rapids.
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Julian Gressel finished the 2021 season with 13 assists, the third most in the league.
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On July 15,2022, Julian Gressel was traded to the Vancouver Whitecaps in exchange for up to $900,000 in General Allocation Money.
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On November 5,2022, Julian Gressel became a United States citizen.
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Julian Gressel was called in to the United States Men's National Team in January 2023 by interim manager Anthony Hudson.
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Julian Gressel was included on the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup roster for the United States.
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Julian Gressel made his Gold Cup debut off the bench against St Kitts and Nevis, before assisting Gianluca Busio as a substitute against Trinidad and Tobago in the final group stage match.
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Julian Gressel then started his first ever competitive match in the Gold Cup quarterfinal versus Canada, playing 90 minutes at right-wing as the US ran out as eventual winners on penalties to reach the semi-finals.