The U.S. international has swapped South Beach for Minnesota in the Western Conference
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MNUFC acquire Julian Gressel off waiversInter Miami waived midfielder to clear cap space30-year-old has six USMNT capsGet the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowWHAT HAPPENED?
Minnesota United have acquired versatile MLS veteran and U.S. international Julian Gressel off of waivers. Inter Miami waived Gressel – an integral member of their 2024 Supporters' Shield-lifting squad – earlier this week to create cap space in the roster. Gressel's 2025 guaranteed compensation is $1.09 million, and the Loons are taking on the rest of that after adding him to their ranks.
“I’m really excited to be here at Minnesota United and to get integrated into the group,” said Gressel. “I can’t wait to get started with the guys and continue the momentum that has been established within the team.”
Gressel will be under contract through 2026, with a club option for 2027.
“We welcome Julian and his family to Minnesota and are excited for him to join our team,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad. “Julian brings an impressive depth of MLS experience and championship pedigree to Minnesota. He is a proven winner and competitor and our hope is that he will contribute those qualities to our team and continue to push our club forward throughout the rest of this season and beyond.”
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Gressel has six international caps with the U.S. men's national team, where he recorded two assists. His last international call up was in March, 2024 and he was a member of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup roster.
Previous stops if his in MLS included stints with the Vancouver Whitecaps, Atlanta United and the Columbus Crew. With the he won 2018 MLS Cup, the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the 2019 Campeones Cup. At Columbus, he helped them to the 2023 MLS Cup title and in Vancouver, won the Canadian Championship in both 2022 and 2023.
Most recently, he helped Miami to the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield.
Across his illustrious MLS career, including both playoff and regular season games, Gressel has made 258 appearances (232 starts), where he has provided 67 assists and has scored 28 goals.
DID YOU KNOW?
ESPN reports that with the addition of Gressel, are contemplating putting midfielder Hassani Dotson on the season-ending injury list. The midfielder underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in late March.
WHAT NEXT FOR GRESSEL?
The Loons take on Austin FC on Matchday 11 next weekend, where Gressel will be aiming to make his MNUFC debut.
