Minnesota United FC 
MLS 
Nov 04
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-2
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Julian Emil Kurt Gressel
32 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
185 cm
Weight
84 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
16 Dec 1993 - USA
Birth City
Neustadt an der Aisch
Ranking
4th
— MLS
Statistics of J. Gressel — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
22
Starts
12
Minutes played
1101
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
376 - 0%
Key passes / Assists
16 key passes / 3 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
11 committed / 6 drawn
Duels won %
57% (48/84)
Dribbles success %
50% (4/8)
Total / on target shots
9 shots / 3 on target
📊 General
Appearances
47
Starts
29
Minutes played
2114
Goals
2
Average rating
6.86/10
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
844 - 52%
Key passes / Assists
52 key passes / 4 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
26 committed / 9 drawn
Duels won %
51% (81/160)
Dribbles success %
54% (7/13)
Total / on target shots
17 shots / 6 on target
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Minnesota United FC
Career of J. Gressel since 2018
2025/2026
Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC47Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Inter Miami
Inter Miami36Apps
1Goals
7Assists
Rating
2023/2024Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps21Apps
5Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps14Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew19Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023
DC United
DC United17Apps
-Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022DC United
DC United34Apps
2Goals
9Assists
Rating
2020/2021DC United
DC United22Apps
2Goals
3Assists
Rating
2019/2020
Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC40Apps
8Goals
10Assists
Rating
2018/2019Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC40Apps
4Goals
13Assists
Rating
2025/2026Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC22Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2024/2025Inter Miami
Inter Miami32Apps
1Goals
7Assists
Rating
2023/2024Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps18Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps13Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew17Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023DC United
DC United17Apps
-Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022DC United
DC United34Apps
2Goals
9Assists
Rating
2020/2021DC United
DC United22Apps
2Goals
3Assists
Rating
2019/2020Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC36Apps
8Goals
10Assists
Rating
2018/2019Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC38Apps
4Goals
13Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Inter Miami
→
Minnesota United FC
Free Transfer
Inter Miami
Minnesota United FC
2024
Columbus Crew
→
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
Inter Miami
2023
Vancouver Whitecaps
→
Columbus Crew
€ 450K
Vancouver Whitecaps
Columbus Crew
2022
DC United
→
Vancouver Whitecaps
$ 900K
DC United
Vancouver Whitecaps
2020
Atlanta United FC
→
DC United
Atlanta United FC
DC United
HONOURS
MLS
USA
2023
Winner
Canadian Championship
Canada
2023
Winner
Concacaf Nations League
N/C America
2022/2023
Winner
Canadian Championship
Canada
2022
Winner
US Open Cup
USA
2019
Winner
Campeones Cup
N/C America
2019
Winner
MLS
USA
2018
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Oct 05
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
Sep 28
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Sep 21
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-3
Aug 31
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
BIOGRAPHY
J. Gressel represents Minnesota United FC in the MLS, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. A native of Neustadt an der Aisch in Germany, he converted his natural talent into a professional career through hard work and dedication. His 185 cm, 84 kg build makes him a powerful midfielder capable of holding his own in any physical contest. A true engine of the team, he covers enormous ground and constantly offers his teammates solutions. His transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps to Columbus Crew in 2023 for € 450K was one of the most talked-about deals of that window. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Concacaf Nations League, Canadian Championship, MLS, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that Minnesota United FC rely on to achieve their objectives in the MLS. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Minnesota United FC's dressing room.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov |
Seattle Sounders
|
4-2 | 11 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/3 | 0/0 |
| 05 Oct |
Sporting Kansas City
|
3-0 | 10 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 0/0 |
| 28 Sep |
Colorado Rapids
|
1-1 | 45 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 | 0/0 |
| 21 Sep |
Chicago Fire
|
0-3 | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 | 4/6 | 0/0 |
| 31 Aug |
Portland Timbers
|
1-1 | 29 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 4 | 5/7 | 0/0 |