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Timo Werner<\/a> is keeping the historically good vibes going in San Jose<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The German superstar stayed red-hot in Saturday’s\u00a03-2 win<\/a> at St. Louis CITY SC<\/a>, scoring his first MLS brace and adding an assist.\u00a0<\/p>\n Werner stepped up big in the second half after the Quakes fell behind 2-1 at Energizer Park. The 30-year-old potted a penalty kick to equalize, then slid home a highlight-reel volley in the 83rd minute to secure the three points.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Werner has now produced at least a goal and an assist in three straight games, becoming the first Earthquakes player<\/a> ever to do so.<\/p>\n In total, he has 4g\/5a in just over 450 minutes.<\/p>\n \u201cHe’s an experienced player. He’s played in World Cups,\u201d manager Bruce Arena said postgame. \u201cHe’s won the [UEFA] Champions League, and played with big clubs in England and Germany. We’re not surprised he’s made the adjustment this quickly to Major League Soccer.<\/p>\n “… There\u2019s more good things to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n The Quakes, meanwhile, are reaching record-breaking levels in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n With Saturday’s result, San Jose improved to nine wins in their first 10 games. They’re the first MLS team of the post-shootout era (2000) to achieve that feat.\u00a0<\/p>\n And by winning their first five road games of the season, they equaled the joint-record set by Red Bull New York<\/a> (2022) and LA Galaxy<\/a> (1998).<\/p>\n \u201cI give our team high marks for the character they have, and the desire to win and get a result,\u201d said Arena. \u201cA lot of credit to our players to get back in the game.\u201d<\/p>\n The Quakes now sit solidly at the top of the early-season Supporters\u2019 Shield standings with 27 points – three clear of reigning Western Conference champions Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Still, they know there is a long season with many challenges ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s difficult to play in MLS,\u201d Werner said. \u201cYou can see it in several games: everyone can beat each other.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe won today, and if we keep going like that, it can be and it will be a good season for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHistoric start<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n