Judd, Bouda score goals, Werner makes MLS debut for Earthquakes in 2-0 win over Atlanta

By Canadian Press on February 28, 2026.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Preston Judd and Ousseni Bouda each scored a goal on Saturday night to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat Atlanta United 2-0.

Judd gave San Jose a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute. Following an Atlanta turnover in its defensive half, Jamar Ricketts raced to the left corner of the 18-yard box and lobbed a cross to the front post, where Judd skipped a header into the net.

Designated player Timo Werner, a 29-year-old forward acquired in late January, made his MLS debut when he subbed on for Judd in the 61st minute.

On the counter-attack in the 79th minute, Werner played a cross from the right side to a charging Bouda for a half-volley finish from point-blank range that made it 2-0.

The Earthquakes (2-0-0) had just 45% possession but outshot Atlanta 13-8, 6-1 on target.

Daniel De Sousa Britto — known simply as “Daniel” — had a save and recorded his second consecutive shutout.

Lucas Hoyos had four saves for Atlanta (0-2-0). The 36-year-old Hoyo replaced 41-year-old Brad Guzan, who retired at the end of last season after making 225 appearances over the club’s first nine MLS seasons.

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