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SAN JOSE, Calif. — – Preston Judd<\/a> and Ousseni Bouda<\/a> each scored a goal on Saturday night to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat Atlanta United 2-0.<\/p>\n

Judd gave San Jose a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute. Following an Atlanta turnover in its defensive half, Jamar Ricketts<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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

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<\/a> from point-blank range that made it 2-0.<\/p>\n

The Earthquakes (2-0-0) had just 45% possession but outshot Atlanta 13-8, 6-1 on target.<\/p>\n

Daniel De Sousa Britto – known simply as “Daniel” – had a save and recorded his second consecutive shutout.<\/p>\n

Lucas Hoyos<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

——<\/p>\n

AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/a><\/p>\n

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