Overview
- San Jose beat Austin FC 5-1 after a 0-1 halftime deficit at PayPal Park.
- He converted a late penalty to give the Earthquakes a 2-1 lead before three more goals sealed it.
- The Earthquakes sit first in the Western Conference at 8-1, their best start ever, ahead of Vancouver.
- Werner has five goal contributions and has locked down a starting role since his winter move from RB Leipzig.
- He scored his first MLS goal in a 4-1 win at LAFC after a brief injury layoff and said the strike meant a lot.