Ousseni Bouda
SJE
Right Winger
Center Forward
Half-Space Orchestrator
Apr 28, 2000 (26)
Right
5'11"
172 lb
Back from international duty
Bouda was spotted back in team training Wednesday following his return from international duty with Burkina Faso, putting him in contention for Saturday's clash against Colorado.
Analysis: Bouda appears to be back in the mix after missing the clash against Portland while representing Burkina Faso, with his return to team training an encouraging sign ahead of Saturday's matchup. The forward has enjoyed a career-best campaign with six goals and one assist across 26 appearances, establishing himself as an important piece of San Jose's attack. He will now be in contention to reclaim his starting role up front, with Preston Judd having been in line to lead the attack during his absence.
Called up by Burkina Faso
Bouda will miss Saturday's clash against Portland due to his call up to Burkina Faso's squad, returning for the match against Colorado on October 10, according to the club.
Analysis: Bouda has recorded a career high six goals and one assist across 26 appearances this season, and Preston Judd is set to start as the number nine in his absence, with Bouda looking to add to his 16 caps and two goals for Burkina Faso across the upcoming AFCON qualifiers and a friendly against Argentina.
Scores as sub at San Diego
Bouda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over San Diego FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.
Analysis: Bouda subbed on in the 30th minute for the injured Preston Judd and scored five minutes later to give San Jose the 3-0 lead with his sixth goal in the season. That was his first goal since April, though. He also received his second yellow card in the proccess.
Takes four shots in loss
Bouda registered four shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-0 defeat versus Orlando City SC.
Analysis: Bouda led San Jose in shots and duels won (six) during the home loss. The forward also sent in the second-most crosses for his side. He has five goals in 16 appearances (14 starts).
Sends in 22 crosses in loss
Bouda recorded one shot (zero on goal), 22 crosses (three accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus FC Dallas.
Analysis: Bouda's heavy crossing output Saturday stemmed from both his dead-ball responsibilities and his advanced positioning down the right flank. While he can't be expected to log that many deliveries in every game, he could remain active in a playmaking role with his team needing to redistribute set-piece duties as the main taker Niko Tsakiris (groin) faces a long absence period. In any case, the wide player remains with five goals and one assist over 14 matches in the current MLS campaign.
Scores in 5-1 win
Bouda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 5-1 win versus Austin FC.
Analysis: Bouda scored the fourth goal for San Jose as they went on to win 5-1 at home to Austin. The winger has now scored five goals this season, with three coming in the last two matches. He also created four chances in the match, which matched the number of chances that he created through the other eight matches this season.
Scores brace in win
Bouda scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Analysis: Bouda made history as the first player in MLS this season to beat Hugo Lloris, finding the net in the 53rd minute off Timo Werner's assist to snap the French keeper's season-opening shutout streak before adding another in the 80th minute off Niko Tsakiris' feed to cap off San Jose's dominant road win. He wrapped up the night with two goals and four shots, including three on target, across the full 90 minutes, finishing the Earthquakes' first two clear-cut chances of the second half with sharp, clinical precision in the box. Bouda now sits on four goals through eight MLS appearances and is quickly emerging as one of the Western Conference's most dangerous attacking weapons.
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