Chris Wondolowski

Chris Wondolowski

Wondolowski warming up at the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Personal information
Full name Christopher Elliott Wondolowski[1]
Date of birth (1983-01-28) January 28, 1983
Place of birth Danville, California, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 San Jose Earthquakes
Number 8
College career
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2001–2004 Chico State Wildcats 84 (39)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2004 Chico Rooks 16 (17)
2005 San Jose Earthquakes 2 (0)
2006–2009 Houston Dynamo 37 (4)
2009– San Jose Earthquakes 196 (110)
National team‡
2011– United States 31 (10)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 13, 2016.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of July 25, 2015

Christopher Elliott "Chris" Wondolowski (born January 28, 1983) is an American soccer player who plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer and the United States national team as a forward. Wondolowski was MLS's top goal scorer in the 2010 and 2012 seasons, also being named the 2012 Most Valuable Player, and has become one of the top strikers in Major League Soccer.[2]

A college soccer player for the Chico Rooks, he was drafted to the San Jose Earthquakes in 2005. The team became the Houston Dynamo the following season, and he played a part in their MLS Cup wins in 2006 and 2007 before returning to the re-established Earthquakes in 2009. With 113 goals in Major League Soccer, he is the fifth-highest scorer in the competition's history, and first-place among its active players.[3]

A full international since 2011, Wondolowski represented the United States at three CONCACAF Gold Cups – winning the 2013 edition – and also played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Youth and college

Wondolowski played high school soccer at De La Salle High School in Concord, California, where he earned All-Bay Valley Athletic League first team and all-East Bay first team honors in 2000 and 2001. He was awarded two area "Player of the Year" awards in 2001 by local media. Wondolowski played club soccer for the Diablo Valley Soccer Club (DVSC) and Danville Mustang Soccer Association.

He enjoyed a standout college soccer career at Chico State University, finishing with 39 goals in 84 games. He led the Chico Rooks of the then Men's Premier Soccer League with 17 goals in the 2004 season.[4]

Club career

San Jose Earthquakes (2005)

Wondolowski was drafted 41st overall in the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft by the San Jose Earthquakes. Although he made only two MLS appearances for San Jose in 2005, he led the Earthquakes reserve team in scoring with eight goals in 12 games.[5]

Houston Dynamo (2006–2009)

Wondolowski playing for the Dynamo in 2009

Along with the rest of his Earthquakes teammates, he moved to Houston for the 2006 season and once again led the reserve team in scoring, tallying 13 goals in 11 games. He scored his first MLS goal on August 30, 2006 against the Chicago Fire.[6]

In 2007, Wondolowski scored against Pachuca in the semifinal round of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, although Houston was eliminated in the second leg. Wondolowski scored his first US Open Cup goal in a 3–0 victory against FC Dallas on August 23 of that same year.[7] He scored his second career MLS goal – a tap-in against Chicago – on July 12, 2007.

In 2008 Wondolowski continued to make appearances for the reserve squad as well as the first team in various competitions. He captained the team in its US Open Cup loss against Charleston Battery, converting his shot in the penalty shootout as well.[8]

He scored his fourth career goal for Houston against the New York Red Bulls on May 16, 2009.

Return to San Jose (2009–present)

Wondolowski was traded to the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for Cam Weaver in June 2009.[9] With the move to San Jose, Wondolowski began to receive more playing time and appeared in 14 games in which he scored 3 goals for San Jose.

Wondolowski had a break-out season in 2010 in which he led Major League Soccer in scoring with 18 goals in 26 matches, leading San Jose into the MLS Playoffs.[10] The 18 regular season goals scored was the highest in the league, and made for Wondolowski to win his first MLS Golden Boot.[11] He scored his first playoff goal with the series winning goal against New York in their playoff game, propelling San Jose to a 3–2 aggregate win.[12]

Wondolowski in September 2010

Wondolowski's first brace of 2011 started in the fifth minute of play against FC Dallas. After receiving a ball in the box, Wondolowski took the ball off a volley with time to turn and punch the shot past a helpless Kevin Hartman. His second goal would come in just the 23rd minute after Dallas was unable to clear the ball on a set piece.[13] He finished the season with 16 goals, tied with Dwayne De Rosario for 1st overall in scoring but lost the Golden Boot on an assists tie breaker.[14]

San Jose signed Wondolowski to a new contract in February 2012.[15] Terms were undisclosed.

Wondolowski was elected to the 2012 MLS All-Star Game versus Chelsea. He was defended by John Terry, and managed to score in the 21st minute. NBC Sports Network aired an episode of MLS 36 following Wondolowski for 36 hours through his arrival in Philadelphia for the All-Star festivities and the game itself. It shows Terry personally complimenting Wondolowski at halftime on his movement, adding that it was a "nightmare" to cover him. On October 6, 2012, Wondolowski became the San Jose Earthquakes' all-time leading goal-scorer at Colorado Rapids, a night where he notched his fourth career hat-trick. That season he also matched Roy Lassiter's MLS record of 27 goals in a season. The conclusion of the regular season also saw Wondolowski become the first and only MLS player so far to win the Player of the Month award four times in a single season, for his performances during the months of April, June, September, and October.[16]

Wondolowski's high scoring rate fell a bit in 2013 with the striker scoring only 13 goals in all competitions, the lowest total since arriving in San Jose in 2009. The low total may have been partially due to the fact that he played the majority of 2013 with a broken foot.[17]

On August 24, 2014, Wondolowski became only the third MLS player to ever score double digit goal totals for five seasons in a row, following the lead of Carlos Ruiz and Juan Pablo Angel.[18] Wondolowski finished the season with 14 goals, leading the San Jose Earthquakes for the fifth consecutive season.[19]

On May 24, 2015, Wondolowski drew a penalty and scored his hundredth goal in MLS play. He became only the ninth player in MLS history to achieve this feat.

International career

Wondolowski at a ceremony with the U.S. Navy in June 2014

Following his successful stint with the Earthquakes during the 2010 season which included winning the 2010 MLS Golden Boot, Wondolowski was called up to Winter Training Camp with the United States men's national soccer team. At the conclusion of the three-week camp, his first cap with the national team came in a January 22, 2011 friendly against Chile at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

On May 23, 2011, Wondolowski was named to the United States roster for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup competition.

In 2012, Wondolowski was called into the United States' initial 27-man roster for a series of three friendlies and the first two World Cup qualifiers for the US. Wondolowski made the 23-man roster but only appeared once as a sub in a friendly 0–0 draw against Canada.

On July 5, 2013, Wondolowski scored his first international goal in a match against Guatemala at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, and four days later, wearing a jersey on which his name was spelled "Wondowlowski", he scored a hat-trick in the first half against Belize at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland, Oregon. He continued his scoring run with a brace against Cuba at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. On February 1, 2014, Wondolowski added two more goals to his tally, by scoring a brace against South Korea at StubHub Center in Carson, California.

Since the Gold Cup, Wondolowski plays with an extra 'W' on the inside of his shirt when on National Team duty. This happened after scoring a hat-trick against Belize while having an extra W on his shirt by mistake.

2014 FIFA World Cup

Chris Wondolowski was selected as one of the final 23 players chosen for the 2014 FIFA World Cup to represent the United States.[20] On June 22, 2014, Wondolowski came in as a substitute for Clint Dempsey in the 87th minute during the Group G game against Portugal. On July 1 he came in as a substitute for Graham Zusi in the 72nd minute in the Group of 16 elimination game against Belgium. In the final minutes of regular time in what was then a 0–0 game,[21] Wondolowski failed to direct his shot on the net from just yards out and Belgium won in extended time. "I'm gutted to have let down everyone but especially my teammates," said Wondolowski about the missed opportunity.[22] In extra time Wondolowski nearly set up the game winner, but the chance was missed by fellow teammate Clint Dempsey.[23]

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
01. July 5, 2013 Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States  Guatemala 3–0 6–0 Friendly
02. 9 July 2013 Jeld-Wen Field, Portland, United States  Belize 1–0 6–1 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
03. 2–0
04. 3–1
05. 13 July 2013 Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, United States  Cuba 3–1 4–1 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
06. 4–1
07. 1 February 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, United States  South Korea 1–0 2–0 Friendly
08. 2–0
09. April 2, 2014 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, United States  Mexico 2–0 2–2 Friendly
10. July 3, 2015 Nissan Stadium, Nashville, United States  Guatemala 4–0 4–0 Friendly

International appearances

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. January 22, 2011 The Home Depot Center, Los Angeles, United States  Chile 1–1 Draw Friendly
2. June 4, 2011 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, United States  Spain 0–4 Loss Friendly
3. June 7, 2011 Ford Field, Detroit, United States  Canada 2–0 Win 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
4. June 11, 2011 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, United States  Panama 1–2 Loss 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
5. June 14, 2011 Livestrong Sporting Park, Kansas City, United States  Guadeloupe 1–0 Win 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
6. January 21, 2012 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, United States  Venezuela 1–0 Win Friendly
7. January 25, 2012 Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama  Panama 1–0 Win Friendly
8. June 3, 2012 BMO Field, Toronto, Canada  Canada 0–0 Draw Friendly
9. January 29, 2013 BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, United States  Canada 0–0 Draw Friendly
10. July 5, 2013 Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, United States  Guatemala 6–0 Win Friendly
11. July 9, 2013 Jeld-Wen Field, Portland, United States  Belize 6–1 Win 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
12. July 13, 2013 Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, United States  Cuba 4–1 Win 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
13. July 16, 2013 Rentschler Field, East Hartford, United States  Costa Rica 1–0 Win 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
14. July 21, 2013 M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, United States  El Salvador 5–1 Win 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
15. July 24, 2013 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States  Honduras 3–1 Win 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
16. November 15, 2013 Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland  Scotland 0–0 Draw Friendly
17. November 19, 2013 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria  Austria 0–1 Loss Friendly
18. February 1, 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California  South Korea 2–0 Win Friendly
19. April 2, 2014 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona  Mexico 2–2 Draw Friendly
20. May 27, 2014 Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California  Azerbaijan 2–0 Win Friendly
21. June 7, 2014 EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida  Nigeria 2–1 Win Friendly
22. June 22, 2014 Arena Amazônia, Manaus, Brazil  Portugal 2–2 Draw 2014 FIFA World Cup
23. July 1, 2014 Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil  Belgium 1–2 Loss 2014 FIFA World Cup
24. October 12, 2014 Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut  Ecuador 1–1 Draw Friendly
25. November 18, 2014 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland  Republic of Ireland 1–4 Loss Friendly
26. January 28, 2015 Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua, Chile  Chile 2–3 Loss Friendly
27. February 8, 2015 StubHub Center, Los Angeles, California  Panama 2–0 Win Friendly
28. July 3, 2015 Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee  Guatemala 4–0 Win Friendly
29. July 7, 2015 Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas, United States  Honduras 2–1 Win 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
30. July 13, 2015 Sporting Park, Kansas City, Missouri, United States  Panama 1–1 Draw 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
31. July 25, 2015 PPL Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States  Panama 1–1 (2–3) Loss (PKs) 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Last updated July 25, 2015[24]

Personal life

Chris is the brother of fellow professional soccer player Stephen Wondolowski. He is of half Native American descent through his mother (Janis Hoyt) who was born into the Kiowa tribe from Oklahoma, of which Chris himself is also a member.[25] His tribal name Bau Daigh, pronounced "Bowe Dye", means "warrior coming over the hill".[26] His paternal grandfather arrived in the United States at the age of seven with his family that originated from Warsaw, Poland.[27] He married his wife Lindsey in 2009,[28] and their daughter Emersyn was born on December 23, 2013.[29]

In 2013, Wondolowski was named to the Division II 40th Anniversary Tribute Team, honoring his time spent at Chico State.[30]

Career statistics

Club Season League MLS Cup Playoffs U.S. Open Cup SuperLiga Champions League Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
San Jose Earthquakes 2005 200010----30
Houston Dynamo 2006 610031----92
2007 16100101031212
2008 8000002062162
2009 72--00--0072
San Jose Earthquakes 2009 143--00----143
2010 28183110----3219
2011 3016--20----3216
2012 32272010----3527
2013 2911--10--523513
2014 2614--------2614
2015 3116--12----2817
Career total 2291095111330145258117

Statistics accurate through September 20, 2015

Honors

Club

Houston Dynamo
San Jose Earthquakes

International

United States

Individual

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. June 11, 2014. p. 32. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ Creditor, Avi. "MLS mid-season Awards....and some second-half questions". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  3. ↑ "All-Time Statistics". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  4. ↑ http://socceroutsider.com/c/national-premier-soccer-league/2004/
  5. ↑ "Chico Statements: CSU, Chico - Rising Star". www.csuchico.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-09.
  6. ↑ "Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 2". Houston Dynamo. August 30, 2006. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Chris Wondolowski". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Dynamo make early exit again". Houston Dynamo. July 1, 2010. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  9. ↑ BERNARDO FALLAS, Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle (June 9, 2009). "Dynamo send Wondolowski to Earthquakes". Chron.com. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  10. ↑ Wondolowski 2010 MLS Golden Boot Archived November 30, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ "MLS Golden Boot winner Chris Wondolowski defies the odds". USA Today. October 26, 2010. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  12. ↑ Henn, George (November 4, 2010). "San Jose Earthquakes eliminate Red Bulls from MLS playoffs with 3–1 upset victory at Red Bull Arena". NY Daily News. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  13. ↑ Brownlee, Jay (January 2, 2010). "San Jose Earthquakes 2 vs FC Dallas 0 – 3RD Degree – FC Dallas Blog – ESPN Dallas". Espn.go.com. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  14. ↑ "United's De Rosario wins first Golden Boot of his career". MLSsoccer.com. October 23, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  15. ↑ http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2012/02/Wondolowski-inks-new-contract-earthquakes
  16. ↑ Doyle, Matthew (November 5, 2012). "Wondolowski voted Player of the Month for October". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  17. ↑ Almond, Elliot (October 26, 2013). "San Jose Earthquakes beat FC Dallas 2–1 in their final MLS game of the season". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  18. ↑ Creditor, Avi (August 25, 2014). "Chris Wondolowski joins rare MLS company with latest scoring feat". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Earthquakes announce 2014 Club Award Winners". SJEarthquakes.com. October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  20. ↑ Elliott Almond (May 22, 2014). "Wondolowski in, Donovan out for World Cup". San Jose Mercury News.
  21. ↑ http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255951/match=300186497/live-blog.html
  22. ↑ Elliott Almond (July 1, 2014) World Cup: United States' Chris Wondolowski just misses dramatic goal against Belgium San Jose Mercury News
  23. ↑ Eldricht Almond (July 2, 2015) Clint Dempsey misses goal on great play in extra time
  24. ↑ "US Men's National Team lineups". USSoccer.com. Retrieved July 11, 2015.
  25. ↑ "The MNT Blog". U.S. Soccer. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  26. ↑ Infographic: Chris Wondolowski, Kiowa Soccer Star at the World Cup – ICTMN.com
  27. ↑ "Wondolowski chce grać dla Polski". sport.pl. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  28. ↑ Almond, Elliott (May 23, 2014). "Wondo-ful Life: Chris Wondolowski's fairytale adventure to the World Cup". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  29. ↑ Schwab, Matt (February 11, 2014). "Earthquakes star Chris Wondolowski had enjoyable offseason". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  30. ↑ http://chicowildcats.com/news/2013/2/15/MSOC_0215133820.aspx?path=msoc

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