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MLS: Werner helps Earthquakes beat Atlanta 2-0 in his San Jose debut
Timo Werner assisted on the second goal in his debut as San Jose Earthquakes secured a 2-0 win, marking their second consecutive shutout, officials said.
- On February 28, 2026, Timo Werner made his MLS debut as the San Jose Earthquakes beat Atlanta United FC 2-0 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
- Acquired in late January and signed through June 2028, Timo Werner only got his visa on Tuesday and arrived in San Francisco on Wednesday after the birth of his first child.
- After an Atlanta turnover, Jamar Ricketts crossed to Preston Judd for a 24th-minute header, and in the 79th minute Werner beat Enea Mihaj to assist Ousseni Bouda's tap-in.
- The Earthquakes improved to 2-0-0 and had just 45% possession while outshooting Atlanta 3-8, 6-1 on target, with goalkeeper Daniel recording his second consecutive shutout.
- San Jose Ultras welcomed Timo Werner with two German-language banners, and Werner said fans' excitement made him confident despite limited sleep and travel.
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Preston Judd and Ousseni Bouda each scored a goal to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat Atlanta United 2-0. Judd gave San Jose a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute.
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