Timo Werner - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Facing injury absence Werner (lower body) won't be an option for Saturday's match against Houston Dynamo, with his lower body issue confirmed by the MLS on Friday.

Impact Werner had scored two goals and one assist across five MLS appearances (four starts) since recovering from an earlier injury. However, he's now heading back to the sidelines, and there's uncertainty about when he'll return to action. This is a discouraging development for a club that was counting on him to drive the attack down the stretch of the regular season. San Jose's ability to threaten in behind and generate through a high press is significantly diminished without their most dynamic forward. Darius Johnson, who replaced Werner in the last match, is also dealing with a lower body injury, so Jack Skahan might provide cover in the short term, unless new signing Eduard Lowen is immediately deployed in an advanced role.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes bring losing streak into match against the Houston Dynamo

The San Jose Earthquakes look to break a four-game slide when they take on the Houston Dynamo

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Scores, comes off injured Werner scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 defeat against Minnesota United. He was subbed off due to...

Impact Werner scored the lone goal for San Jose in the 5-1 loss to Minnesota, giving him two goals in his last four matches along with one assist in three starts. However, he was forced off in the 57th minute due to injury, leaving him questionable for Saturday's trip to Houston.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy host the San Jose Earthquakes in conference play

The LA Galaxy host the San Jose Earthquakes in conference action

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Registers most crosses Werner had 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Werner recorded the most crosses in the game, created two chances and recorded 22 passes. Werner had a good amount of the ball as San Jose had more possession throughout the game, but he struggled to create any output. He has recorded nine goal contributions this season in 11 games and takes on Los Angeles Galaxy next.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists at Cincinnati Werner scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and four chances created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Werner created Daniel Munie's opener in the first half with his fourth assist in the season. Then the forward scored himself with his fifth goal in nine appearances (six starts). He also led San Jose in crosses and chances created as usual.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Evander's goal, 3 assists lead Cincinnati past the Earthquakes 4-2 after long weather delay

Evander scored a go-ahead goal from distance in the 82nd minute and Cincinnati beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 on in a game delayed over two hours due to weather

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Sends 16 crosses in return Werner recorded four shots (two on goal), 16 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Werner was heavily involved in his return from injury Saturday, delivering 16 crosses, creating four chances, and recording four shots in the draw against the Galaxy. The winger had been a key contributor before his injury, totaling four goals and three assists in just nine league appearances since arriving in MLS from Tottenham last winter.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes host the LA Galaxy in Western Conference play

The San Jose Earthquakes host the LA Galaxy in Western Conference action

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Returns from hamstring injury Werner returned to action in Friday's 2-1 friendly loss against Tijuana, marking his comeback from the hamstring injury that had kept him sidelined since May, the club posted.

Impact Werner had been targeting a return either in late May or shortly after the World Cup, and his appearance in the friendly is an encouraging step in his recovery. The forward had contributed four goals and three assists across seven league appearances before the injury, and his return gives coach Bruce Arena an important attacking option back in contention.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Targeting end of month return Werner (hamstring) could be back in action either in late May or shortly after the World Cup, according to manager Bruce Arena, Favian Renkel of Kickbase MLS reports.

Impact Werner has made seven league appearances this season, contributing four goals and three assists, so his status is a major concern for the squad as he works on his rehabilitation from a muscle problem. The forward will be inactive for at least a couple more games, with Jack Skahan featuring on the left wing instead.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting sidelines Werner is out for the time being due to a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Werner cleared the matchday 10 report after multiple weeks of questionable status, but has now returned with a lower-body designation and is listed as out rather than questionable, which is a step in the wrong direction. He was named MLS Player of the Month for April, making his return to the injury report a particularly frustrating development for his managers. No timetable has been given, and the club's cautious approach with him all month suggests they won't rush him back, likely leaving a starting role for Jack Skahan to fill.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes star Timo Werner named Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com San Jose Earthquakes forward Timo Werner wasted no time leaving his mark stateside, pacing his side's historic start and earning MLS Player...

APRIL 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Suffers hamstring injury Werner was forced off in the 34th minute of Tuesday's 4-2 US Open Cup win against Minnesota with a hamstring injury, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Toronto u...

Impact Werner had only recently returned to competitive action after managing a lower body issue earlier in the season, making this latest setback a frustrating development for San Jose. The club will assess the extent of the hamstring injury over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement at the weekend, with Jack Skahan expected to take on a larger role in the front line if Werner needs to sit out any upcoming fixtures.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes: Timo Werner named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com With the San Jose Earthquakes enjoying a historic start to their 2026 season, Timo Werner has garnered Player of the Matchday presented by M...

APRIL 27 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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APRIL 26 • FOX SPORTS

Scores one from eight shots Werner scored one goal to go with eight shots (five on goal), 14 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over Austin FC.

Impact Werner kept his starting place for the second game in a row for the first time this season. He scored again to bring him to two goals for the season. He has scored in each of his last two starts and having only taken one shot in his first four appearances, he has taken 10 in the last two, with eight in this match, putting five on target. He attempted 14 crosses in the match, having attempted 16 in his first start of the season.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first MLS goal Werner scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Werner bagged his first MLS goal in the 56th minute, getting on the end of Beau Leroux's feed and finishing cleanly to make it 2-0 just three minutes after setting up Ousseni Bouda for the opener, capping off a ruthless six-minute burst that flipped the game and gave San Jose full control. His attacking chemistry with Niko Tsakiris and Bouda drove San Jose's second-half takeover, overwhelming LAFC and bringing an end to the club's best-ever start to an MLS season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with assist in US Open Cup Werner (lower body) played one half and contributed an assist in Wednesday's 2-0 US Open Cup win over Phoenix Rising, confirming he is back fit for San Jose, the club posted.

Impact Werner had been carrying a questionable tag for consecutive matchdays without featuring, making his return to competitive action a welcome development for the Earthquakes. The half-time appearance gives him a controlled reintroduction to action after the lower-body issue, and he should now push for a more prominent role in upcoming fixtures having added another assist to his tally this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable again Werner is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Kansas City with a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Werner has now carried this questionable tag for consecutive matchdays without playing, which is a growing concern for one of MLS's higher-profile players this season. If he misses again, it raises the question of whether the lower-body issue is more serious than initially indicated. This continues his slow start to play with the club, only having started once in four appearances, although he does have two assists off the bench.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Werner is questionable for Saturday's match against San Diego due to a lower-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Werner is facing a possible absence Saturday, as the German forward is suffering from a lower-body injury. This will be something to watch for the club, as they hope to have their star winter signing, having seen him start only once. Even if he is fit, they may be cautious and keep him in a bench role, having yet to score but with two assists.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

16 crosses in defeat Werner had one shot (zero on goal), 16 crosses (two accurate) and 10 corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Werner attempted 16 crosses in the 1-0 defeat to the Sounders but was unable to provide a return. This was his first start since joining the MLS, but he has provided two assists off the bench in the other two games he has played. Of the 16 crosses he has attempted, two were accurate, and 10 came from corners. In this game, he took his first shot for the club but couldn't hit the target.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Another assist in win Werner had one assist and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Philadelphia.

Impact Werner came off the bench for the second time this year and recorded an assist in 45 minutes of playing time. Werner now has two goal contributions in his first two MLS appearances and should only earn more playing time as the season drags on. Look for him to come off the bench on Sunday versus Seattle.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Timo Werner's Arrival Powers Historic San Jose Earthquakes Start to 2026 MLS Season The former Bundesliga striker has changed the outlook for the San Jose Earthquakes.

MARCH 8 • SI.COM

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