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Timo Werner - Assist in MLS debut Werner assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Werner would appear off the bench to make his MLS debut for San Jose on Saturday, recording 29 minutes of play. He would also add a goal contribution in his debut, finding Ousseni Bouda in the 79th minute for an assist. A starting role should come soon, likely followed by a goal.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamar Ricketts - Nets another assist Ricketts assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Ricketts would earn the start on the left flank again and do well with his time, finding Preston Judd in the 24th minute for a goal. This comes after an assist in the opener as well, now with two assists in two games. This already matches his tally from last campaign, although in 17 fewer appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd - Nets opener Judd scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Judd is on a hot streak to start the season, as he would net the opener in the 24th minute. This comes after he also scored in the opener, now two for two on goals this season in two games. With only six all of last season in 29 appearances (10 starts), he seems to have turned a new leaf this campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ousseni Bouda - First goal of season Bouda scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Atlanta United.

Impact Bouda would find the back of the net Saturday, scoring in the 79th minute of the outing. This is his first goal of the season thus far, working on his three from last campaign. With two starts already after only 13 all of last season, he seems likely to top his previous season-high of goals.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daniel - Clean sheet against Atlanta Daniel made one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Daniel had a slow night in net Saturday, earning a clean sheet on one save. This is now two straight games with the same result, two for two on clean sheets this campaign. This is a great start for the keeper, only earning three in 29 appearances last season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

'Still Learning Names'—How Timo Werner Fared on MLS, San Jose Earthquakes Debut The 29-year-old German picked up an assist in a 2–0 win over Atlanta United.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Instant Impact! Timo Werner delivers debut assist for San Jose Earthquakes | MLSSoccer.com The Timo Werner era has begun in San Jose.

3 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: Timo Werner helps lead San Jose Earthquakes on debut | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

3 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Atlanta United | Full Match Highlights | Timo Werner DEBUT!!

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Judd, Bouda score goals, Werner makes MLS debut for Earthquakes in 2-0 win over Atlanta

Preston Judd and Ousseni Bouda each scored a goal to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat Atlanta United 2-0

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

German forward Timo Werner makes his MLS debut with the earthquakes 🙌

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Atlanta United FC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 28 San Jose Earthquakes will play at home versus Atlanta United FC on Saturday, after mixed results in their most recent matches in MLS -- a wi...

4 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Timo Werner - On bench Saturday Werner (not injury related) is on the bench for the MLS week two fixture versus Atlanta United.

Impact Werner finalized his work visa paperwork during the week and is expected to make his Earthquakes debut as a substitute Saturday before earning a starting role over Preston Judd. The star forward will look to rack up shooting numbers as soon as he's on the pitch, and he should be the team's best attacking threat in a striker position.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | German star Timo Werner could make MLS debut as Quakes host Atlanta Deadspin | German star Timo Werner could make MLS debut as Quakes host Atlanta

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

San Jose Earthquakes v Atlanta United: Arena hopeful of instant impact from Werner The San Jose Earthquakes face Atlanta United in MLS this weekend, a game that could see Timo Werner make his eagerly anticipated debut.

4 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Timo Werner nears San Jose Earthquakes debut | MLSSoccer.com The moment San Jose Earthquakes fans have been waiting for may be upon them: Timo Werner is available for selection to make his club debut,...

4 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ronaldo Vieira - Out with lower-body injury Vieira is out for the time being due to a lower-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Vieira will miss the call in the second match of the season, as the midfielder was taken off the field in the opener with an injury. Unfortunately, the club will lose a starter for the time being. That said, Jonathan Gonzalez is a possible replacement while he is out, along with Ian Harkes.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner - Expected to play Saturday Werner did the necessary for his visa Tuesday in Berlin and is expected to be an option for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United, according to Leipziger Volkszeitung.

Impact Werner was unavailable for Saturday's season opener against Sporting Kansas City while waiting on his work visa, but that hurdle now appears to be cleared after the former Leipzig star finalized his paperwork in Berlin on Tuesday. With the off-field situation resolved, the new San Jose striker is trending toward making his debut and could log his first minutes for the club in Saturday's matchup against Atlanta United.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Tsakiris - Attempts 21 crosses Tsakiris had one shot (zero on goal), 21 crosses (six accurate) and 15 corners in Saturday's 3-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact 2025 was a lost year for Tsakiris, who barely logged more than 10 appearances during last year's MLS season. Looking for a far better output in 2026, he wasted little time getting off the ground. In his 11-game 2025, Tsakiris logged 22 crosses, and he was only one short of tying the tally for Saturday's game against Sporting Kansas City. Even more impressively, his six accurate crosses this weekend are more than last season's four, meaning he was more impactful in only one game.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo Vieira - Knock limits season debut Vieira had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. He was injured and subbed out in the 66th m...

Impact It appears that an undisclosed injury limited Vieira to under 90 minutes for only the fifth time across his Earthquakes career. Their 2025 season saw him log eight appearances, all starts, to cap off their campaign. Vieira will look to get healthy before they host Atlanta United next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jamar Ricketts - Assist in start Ricketts assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ricketts significantly improving from 2024 to 2025 does not cement his 2026's potential output, but his season-opening appearance is a strong start. Last year saw him log two assists across 19 appearances (12 starts). For the assist category, Ricketts is already halfway to his 2025's tally.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Beau Leroux - Assist in start Leroux assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Though the 2025 Earthquakes' last few games saw Leroux dropped, it looks like he will be starting matchups moving forward. The midfielder finished last season with three assists, meaning he is already one-third of the way there in said category for 2026.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd - Goal up front Saturday Judd scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Even though the 2026 Earthquakes will have an ex-European mainstay in Timo Werner to put up front, he is not ready yet, which explains why they put Judd up front to begin their regular season. Despite a limited window, it began with him getting right on the Quakes' scoresheet. Judd will look to improve from a six-goal 2025, during which he logged 29 appearances but barely double-digit starts.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Munie - Begins season with brace Munie scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact After finishing 2025 as a regular starter for the Earthquakes, Munie began his 2026 season as part of their starting XI once more. He scored the 2026 Earthquakes' first goal and headed in another, giving him two goals, which already ties his 2025 season's tally logged across 22 starts.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel - Logs one-save clean sheet Daniel had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact 2026 will mark Daniel's fourth year with San Jose. During the 2025 Earthquakes' season, he logged three clean sheets. Daniel is already one-third of the way there for 2026 and will look to make it back-to-back clean sheets Saturday against Atlanta United.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Judd, Bouda score goals, Werner makes MLS debut for Earthquakes in 2-0 win over Atlanta

German forward Timo Werner makes his MLS debut with the earthquakes 🙌