Earthquakes 2, Atlanta United FC 0

MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 2, Atlanta United FC 0 San Jose powers toward second straight win and clean sheet with goals from Preston Judd, Ousseni Bouda; Timo Werner dishes assist in MLS debut; Quakes take on defending Supporters’ Shield holders Philadelphia Union next Saturday in first road trip of season SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes defeated Atlanta United FC 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at PayPal Park in front of 16,159 fans.

The Earthquakes opened the scoring in minute 24 when Jamar Ricketts intercepted a wayward pass by Atlanta’s Lucas Hoyos, charged forward and served a cross from the left wing for Preston Judd, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper for his second goal of the season and a 1-0 lead. After intermission, the Quakes continued to attack and doubled their lead off the counter set up by two second-half subs.

Jack Skahan found new Designated Player Timo Werner on the right wing, who promptly fed Ousseni Bouda for the 2-0 lead and final margin. The Black and Blue now travel to Chester, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 7, to face the Philadelphia Union. Kickoff from Subaru Park will take place at 4:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast globally via Apple TV (English/Spanish), as well as local radio on KSFO 810 AM (English) and La Kaliente 1370 AM (Spanish).