Preston Judd
SJE
Center Forward
Poacher
May 28, 1999 (27)
6'3"
209 lb
Back after yellow-card ban
Judd is available for selection again after serving his one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation.
Analysis: Judd returns to contention after missing one match following his fifth yellow card in 13 league appearances, which he received during the 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. The forward had been in excellent form before his suspension, scoring five goals across his previous six MLS appearances, including San Jose's lone goal against Nashville. With 16 goals on the season, Judd has established himself as a key attacking option and will look to regain his starting role immediately following his return.
Scores, set for suspension
Judd scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute and is set for a one match suspension.
Analysis: Judd recorded the lone goal to help give San Jose the crucial one point against Nashville on Saturday. However, after picking up his fifth yellow card in 13 matches, he will be set for a one match suspension. He's been on a good stretch with five goals scored in the last six league appearances to put him at 16 goals on the campaign, a breakout season for the forward.
Scores brace against Portland
Judd scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute.
Analysis: Preston Judd delivered a decisive first-half display for San Jose Earthquakes, completing his third double of the season with a second brace against Portland Timbers this season. The center-forward maintained his momentum after coming off the bench to score against Los Angeles FC, finding the net in each of his last three outings. He has now hit a milestone 15 goals in 20 MLS starts, establishing career highs in both metrics during a standout individual campaign.
Scores goal off bench
Judd scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.
Analysis: Judd came off the bench in the second half and headed home Timo Werner's 70th minute cross to reduce LAFC's lead to 2-1, registering three shots including three on target across 45 minutes before being denied by Hugo Lloris with a free header in the 80th minute that would have leveled earlier. He was San Jose's most dangerous outlet after his introduction and his persistence in the area created the sustained pressure that ultimately produced Reid Roberts' late equalizer.
Substitute option Saturday
Judd (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Los Angeles FC.
Analysis: Judd's potential comeback is a major boost to the Earthquake's attacking depth, giving them a solid alternative to Ousseni Bouda up front. The experienced striker had slowed down following a strong start to the season, but he remains the squad's top scorer with 12 goals in 23 matches played.
Forced off after goal Wednesday
Judd scored one goal but was unable to continue playing in Wednesday's contest versus San Diego because of a physical problem.
Analysis: Judd could be dealing with a muscular problem which would leave him at risk of missing at least a couple of games following his early substitution in the last match. Such an issue would represent a major setback for the forward's confidence, as he had just returned to the initial lineup and scored via right-footed finish after being demoted to a rotational role for a few games prior to the midweek clash. Ousseni Bouda should be expected to lead the front line if Judd is ruled out.
Assists in road loss
Judd assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to FC Cincinnati.
Analysis: Judd created Timo Werner's goal in the second half with his third assist in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward also led San Jose in shots during the match. That was his 15th start in 16 overall appearances.
Back for SJ
Judd has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Cincinnati on Saturday.
Analysis: Judd missed his first match of the season after receiving his fifth yellow card against Portland. Before the suspension, he had been in exceptional form, scoring eight goals across his last seven league appearances while producing 14 shots on target, five crosses, and six starts during that stretch.
Suspended against Galaxy
Judd picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to Orlando City, his fifth of the season, and will be suspended for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy, according to the league.
Analysis: Judd's absence opens the door for Timo Werner to likely take on a more central role leading the attack for that fixture. The suspension is a minor disruption to San Jose's forward line, and Judd should be available to regain his undisputed role once the one match ban is served against Cincinnati on Aug. 1.
Extends through 2029
Judd signed a contract extension with San Jose through 2029, with a team option for 2030, the club announced.
Analysis: Judd has signed a new deal with San Jose coming off a breakout first half of the campaign. He's been absolutely electric to start the season, with 11 goals and two assists in 15 appearances (14 starts) before the World Cup break. Judd's new deal will keep him in San Jose for at least three more seasons, with him set to lead the line as long as he stays fit.
Logs another brace
Judd scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Portland Timbers.
Analysis: A month after logging his 2026 season's first brace, Judd has recorded another right before the World Cup respite. Even though his current campaign includes almost as twice as fewer MLS appearances compared to those of his 2025, he has significantly improved since then. This year, Judd has logged 11 goals, almost double his previous season's scoring. The incredible efficiency indicates that once MLS action returns in July, he should not be viewed as a sleeper forward but as one of this league's best strikers.
Extends scoring streak to five
Judd scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.
Analysis: Judd continued his remarkable scoring streak in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat at Lumen Field, making it five consecutive MLS appearances with a goal after his deflected effort in the second half following a blocked shot that ricocheted off Jackson Ragen's heel and looped past a diving Andrew Thomas briefly leveled the match at 2-2. Judd has now scored nine goals and two assists across 13 MLS appearances this season.
Goal streak continues
Judd scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Analysis: Judd netted the opening goal Saturday in San Jose's 1-1 home draw versus Vancouver. The forward has scored once in each of his last four appearances (four starts), scoring five goals total from 16 shots (nine on goal). Judd has been named to the starting XI in each of San Jose's first 12 MLS fixtures.
Scores on Saturday in 1-1 draw
Judd scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Toronto FC.
Analysis: Judd scored the team's only goal in the match, which was his seventh in the league campaign. It was the 26-year-old's fourth goal in the last three league fixtures as well. Judd also made a clearance.
Scores two from eight shots
Judd scored two goals to go with eight shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-1 win against Austin FC.
Analysis: Judd scored twice to bring him to five goals for the season in nine games. He took eight shots in the match, his first time taking more than five in a game this season and put four on target. He has put at least two shots on target in six times this season. This was also the fourth time in the last five matches that he had created a chance.
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