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Timo Werner Assists on San Jose Debut in 2-0 Win Over Atlanta

The Designated Player arrived from RB Leipzig on a free transfer after limited minutes.

Overview

  • Introduced around the 60th minute, Werner set up Ousseni Bouda to seal the result.
  • San Jose opened the season with back-to-back victories and has yet to concede through 180 minutes.
  • Werner joined on a multi-year Designated Player deal after RB Leipzig terminated his contract early.
  • Coach Bruce Arena said Werner’s late-week arrival was a scramble due to visa logistics and travel.
  • The Earthquakes visit the Philadelphia Union on March 7 in their next MLS fixture.