MLS top scorer, former USMNT striker Chris Wondolofsky retires

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San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolofsky announced his retirement from Major League Soccer after the COEX’s 1-0 win at the end of the regular season over FC Dallas on Sunday.

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The 38-year-old Wondolowski scored the only goal in the game to extend his MLS record to 171 – with 167 over the past 13 seasons due to earthquakes.

He had five this season for San Jose (10-13-11, 41 points), who finished 10th in the Western Conference.

“This organization is going to be doing big things in the future,” Wondolofsky told the crowd at PayPal Park at an on-court party right after the game. “Thanks to the fans. I can’t thank you enough guys.”

After 17 seasons at @MLS, including 14 with the San Jose Earthquakes, Chris Wondolofsky has announced his retirement from football.

Thank you for everything, Wondo. #window_forever pic.twitter.com/msvID2k2Z0

San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) November 8, 2021

Wondolofsky has been in the starting line-up for only the ninth time this season in 32 games.

Wondolowski was named five times in the MLS All-Star and three times XI’s Best Pick, Wondolowski was also named League Player of the Year in 2012. He also had 11 goals in 35 appearances for the US men’s national team and was part of the 2014 World Cup squad in Brazil.

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