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Werner Brace Seals Earthquakes' 3-2 Rally to MLS-Record Start

The fast start strengthens their hold on the Western Conference lead.

Overview

  • The Earthquakes edged St. Louis City SC 3-2 away after a rapid second-half swing put the hosts ahead 2-1.
  • St. Louis took the lead through Sergio Córdova in the 52nd minute and Marcel Hartel a minute later.
  • Timo Werner converted a 69th-minute penalty and hit the 83rd-minute winner to complete his first MLS brace.
  • The former Germany forward also assisted Preston Judd’s eighth-minute opener and has scored in three straight games.
  • The win set an MLS start record at nine victories in ten and kept San Jose top of the West, with Vancouver staying close after a 3-1 win over Colorado that featured a Thomas Müller assist.