"The former German wunderkind arrived at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday night from his home country, where he and his wife recently welcomed their first child. The Quakes determined after Friday's training that Werner will be available for selection in the 20-man gameday roster, which will be announced an hour before kickoff."
"He's a guy that has won a lot, and a guy that we can always lean on, Munie told reporters after Thursday's training session. I think he's going to help us. We're here to help him, too. We want him to be comfortable and confident, and I know he's going to have confidence himself."
"Werner, a Designated Player, was the big signing for the Quakes in an offseason that saw them lose a trio of star forwards in captain Cristian Espinoza (to Nashville in free agency), Josef Martinez (to Tijuana of Liga MX) and Chicho Arango (on loan to Atletico Nacional of Colombia)."
Timo Werner, the Earthquakes' marquee Designated Player signing, has been cleared to play in Saturday's match against Atlanta United after arriving Wednesday from Germany. The 29-year-old forward completed training sessions Thursday and Friday at the team's facility and will be available for the 20-man gameday roster. Werner joins San Jose following the departures of three star forwards during the offseason. The Earthquakes began their season with a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City, with center back Daniel Munie expressing confidence in Werner's ability to contribute. Werner brings extensive professional experience with 153 goals and 86 assists across 449 appearances, primarily in Germany's Bundesliga with Stuttgart and Leipzig, plus Premier League stints with Chelsea and Tottenham.
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