Werner Assists on Another Bouda Goal as Quakes Edge Union, Improve to 3-0 for First Time in MLS History
San Jose Earthquakes start their best MLS season with a 3-0 record, defeating Philadelphia Union who remain scoreless from open play after three matches.
- Recently, the Quakes beat the Union 1-0, improving to 3-0-0 for the best MLS start while Philadelphia remains winless.
- After a scoreless first half, Tsakiris-to-Werner move freed Bouda to finish in the 59th minute, with Werner providing the assist, showing early chemistry.
- San Jose's goalkeeper Daniel made three key saves, including one on Vassilev, as the defense held the 1-0 lead despite the Union's 13 shots and 1.08-0.83 xG edge.
- The match result sets up a national broadcast for San Jose and pressure on Philadelphia to address issues, including recent roster moves, after their third straight MLS loss Saturday night.
- Ezekiel Alladoh remains without a shot attempt in 104 MLS minutes, and Agustin Anello was withdrawn at halftime after three touches and no shots, as Carnell urged tactical fixes.
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Less than ‘excellent’ Union blanked again in third straight loss
CHESTER – The Philadelphia Union dropped their third straight game in MLS play Saturday night, a 1-0 decision to San Jose at Subaru Park. It was a third straight game in which they failed to score from open play, a second straight home loss after going 12-1-4 in Chester last season in league play and a performance assailed by boos at the final whistle. Over to manager Bradley Carnell for his thoughts. “I thought the boys did an excellent job, ba…
Werner assists on another Bouda goal as Quakes edge Union, improve to 3-0 for first time in MLS history
CHESTER, Pa. — German import Timo Werner had his second assist in as many appearances for San Jose, and “Daniel” earned his third straight shutout as the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The Quakes (3-0-0) are off to their best start since joining the MLS in 1996. “I think the effort tonight was great,” Quakes head coach Bruce Arena said. “The performance certainly was not perfect, but good teams win these kinds of g…
Werner and Bouda help San Jose beat Union 1-0 for ‘Quakes best start to MLS season
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Timo Werner had his second assist in as many appearances for San Jose, Ousseni Bouda scored a goal, and the Earthquakes beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Saturday night.
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