Sponsor Julian Gressel

Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

My hard work on the pitch and off has taken me from my hometown of Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany to United States where I had the opportunity to realize two dreams: becoming a professional soccer player and receiving a college degree. Like many, my pathway did not follow a straight line. I have always loved soccer, playing it from a very young age, but did not find my footing in the sport right away, being released from my academy as a teenager. That’s when I learned how leaving your comfort zone could reveal strengths you didn’t even know you had. At age 15, I stepped away from competitive soccer and enrolled in an exchange program that brought me to the United States, an experience that allowed me to see what I could do on my own and learn to love the sport of soccer again. I returned to Germany with a renewed energy to pursue competitive soccer, but also knowing that I had the capacity to go after more than one dream. Becoming a professional athlete did not mean I needed to give up my desire for a college degree, so I made the choice to come back to the United States and become a student-athlete at Providence College. During my time with the Friars, I was proud to be part of a team that saw three NCAA tournament appearances in four years. In addition to our team success, I also honored to be named the Big East’s Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2016. After graduating with a BA in Business Administration and Management, I was fortunate to be selected by Atlanta United as the overall 8th pick in the 2017 Super Draft and move to a city that loves soccer as much as I do. Now in my second year with Atlanta United, I am proud to contribute to a great organization and enjoying every moment of this journey.