Overview
- San José lost 1-5 at PayPal Park on Monday after taking an early lead from a Timo Werner penalty, extending a winless run that began in late May.
- Timo Werner opened the scoring in the fourth minute and was substituted after about an hour, leaving him as one of the few reliable attack options with six goals and five assists in 15 matches.
- The match was briefly stopped in the first minute of stoppage time when a baby ran onto the pitch and security returned the child to its family.
- Fan criticism has focused on new goalkeeper Angus Gunn's form and supporters are calling for reinforcements before the September 2 transfer deadline.
- San José remain fourth in the Western Conference but poor recent form puts their playoff position at risk and makes upcoming decisions on personnel and the next fixtures especially important.