Overview
- San Jose recorded a 1-0 win over Vancouver at the weekend, a matchup that reunited Werner with Thomas Müller.
- The former Leipzig forward has yet to score for the Earthquakes but has contributed two assists, both as a substitute in his first two games.
- Head coach Bruce Arena has lauded Werner’s quality and leadership and is limiting his workload to guard against injury.
- Werner’s first start came in mid-March during a 0-1 loss to Seattle after two effective cameos off the bench.
- He signed with San Jose through summer 2028 after managing just 13 minutes for RB Leipzig in the season’s first half.