San Jose Earthquakes forward Timo Werner will miss the Western Conference matchup against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, at Lumen Field due to an undisclosed injury. The absence of the German attacker comes as the Earthquakes attempt to maintain their position at the top of the conference standings.
The loss of Werner significantly impacts the visitors’ offensive depth, as the former Chelsea and Tottenham player has been a primary contributor since joining the league earlier this year. According to Athlon Sports, Werner is part of an expanding list of unavailable players for head coach Bruce Arena ahead of the trip to Seattle.
Statistically, Werner has established himself as a focal point of the San Jose attack, recording four goals and five assists in his opening seven league appearances. His recent contributions included a decisive late winning goal against St. Louis City, securing critical points for the club.
San Jose currently leads the Western Conference with 29 points from 12 matches. Despite the Earthquakes’ high standing, the Seattle Sounders enter the contest in strong form, maintaining an unbeaten streak over their recent stretch of games while looking to close the gap on the leaders at home.