Timo Werner nears San Jose Earthquakes debut

After welcoming his first little one again in Germany, the star ahead arrived stateside this week and is keen to steer the new-look Earthquakes of their quest to return to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.

San Jose’s new Designated Player, who was acquired in late Januaryboasts an intensive résumé. He’s recorded 153g/86a in practically 450 appearances throughout stints with German Bundesliga sides VFB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig, in addition to English Premier League groups Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

The German worldwide has been capped 57 instances by his nation and lifted seven trophies for membership and nation, together with the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea.

Werner joins the membership after Cristian Espinoza signed with Nashville SC in free company, Chicho Arango was loaned to Colombian aspect Atlético Nacional, and Josef Martínez signed with Atlas in LIGA MX. That trio mixed for 31g/21a a season in the past.

The Earthquakes started their 2026 marketing campaign with a powerful 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on MLS is Back weekend.

Can Werner assist maintain the great vibes flowing when Atlanta visits the Bay Area for Matchday 2?