'So it's another piece and we're all looking forward to getting to know him better and play with them.”

He likes to get on the ball, drive forward, and can whip some great balls into the box,' Gauld said. “He's very dynamic on the right-hand side. His first chance to chip in for the Whitecaps will come Saturday when Vancouver (7-9-5) hosts the surging Chicago Fire (6-10-5).Īttacking midfielder Ryan Gauld is looking forward to what Gressel will add to the roster. and Atlanta United, recording 19 goals and 58 assists. Since coming into the league in 2017, he's made 171 regular-season appearances, split between D.C. Gressel tallied two goals and 13 assists in 34 Major League Soccer games for United last season. And if that means that my role is to assist more and not be scoring, that’s fine.” 'I'm a team guy first that wants to win above all else. United for US$900,000 in general allocation money, the star wingback told reporters he's the kind of player who'd rather have two assists than one goal because it means his team has scored twice. VANCOUVER - The newest addition to the Vancouver Whitecaps' lineup simply wants to contribute.ĭays after the 'Caps acquired Julian Gressel from D.C.

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