Skip to main content

CSN Bay Area

HOME  >  NEWS  >  SPORTS
Locked up: Quakes sign Wondolowski to new multi-year contract
Share This Post
Comments
Friday, May 20, 2016 - 2:30pm

The San Jose Earthquakes announced on Friday that the club has signed forward and captain Chris Wondolowski to a new multi-year contract. One of the premier goal scorers in Major League Soccer history, Wondolowski needs 29 goals to break the league’s all-time scoring record. His seven goals so far this season rank fourth in MLS and second in the Western Conference.

“Signing a new contract means the world to me. It’s a huge honor,” said Wondolowski. “I love this club and I want to be a part of it. I’m excited for the future and where we’re headed.”

Wondolowski, 33, has tallied 116 career goals, fourth most in MLS history, in 240 games since entering the league in 2005. He has won two Golden Boot Awards (2010, 2012) as the league’s top goal-scorer, been named to the MLS Best XI three times (2010, 2011, 2012) and earned the 2012 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player Award after tying the league record with 27 goals and leading San Jose to the Supporters’ Shield that season. He is also a three-time MLS All-Star (2011, 2012, 2013), scoring against Chelsea FC in 2012, and is the only player in league history to tally 10 or more goals in six consecutive seasons (2010-15). He has an opportunity to extend his record to seven consecutive seasons with just three more goals this year.

“Chris has been a leader for our club and our community for a long time,” said Earthquakes general manager John Doyle. “We’re proud and excited that he will continue to represent the organization at the highest level and we’re looking forward to seeing him in a Quakes jersey for years to come.”

Among all players in MLS history, Wondolowski ranks second in road goals (58), tied for second in goals for one club (112) and third in game-winning goals (38). His 109 goals since the start of the 2010 season are 32 more than any other player over that timespan. He has also tallied the lone goal in a 1-0 victory 14 times during his Earthquakes career.

“He’s meant everything to this team,’ said Earthquakes head coach Dominic Kinnear. “I think he’s been a great leader on the field and a great citizen off of it. The accomplishments he has made as a San Jose Earthquake have been nothing short of incredible and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.”

Wondolowski, a two-time MLS Cup champion with the Houston Dynamo (2006, 2007), has also appeared on the international stage, making 31 appearances and scoring 10 goals for the United States National Team since his first call up in 2011. He claimed a share of the Golden Boot Award at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup and was later among the 23 players to represent the U.S. at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

San Jose Earthquakes media services

NBCBayArea.com

There is no data to display.

Video

Posey on six RBI day: 'Got some pitches I can handle'
Phegley on return from DL: 'Hitting line drives, start feeling good'
Melvin on offensive outburst: 'Have to try sustain these things'
Curry 'could care less' what Westbrook thinks about his defense

Giants

Posey powers Giants past Rockies with two three-run homers
Lincecum throws five innings at extended spring training
Giants place Cain on DL; recall RHP Stratton from Triple-A
Giants lineup: Belt, Pence return vs Rockies' Butler
Read More

Athletics

Rewind: Butler plays starring role with three-RBI day
Instant Replay: A's offense breaks out to beat Tigers
A's notes: Gray's schedule for rehab assignment still unknown
A's lineup: Vogt out, Phegley catches Hahn vs Tigers
Read More

Sharks

Sharks' Tierney playing well, with off-ice assist to Zubrus
Breaking down Sharks-Penguins Stanley Cup Final matchup
Burns, Thornton selected to Canada in 2016 World Cup
Sharks' Nieto expects to be an option for Cup Final
Read More

49ers

49ers' Armstead, Buckner 'have big plans' to dominate NFL
Report: Harbaugh, Michigan break bank on spring break trip
Browner back with Seahawks, but in much different role
Armstrong enters competition for 49ers' starting job
Read More

Raiders

Irvin: Fellow W. Virginia alum Joseph 'plays bigger than he is'
Defense secretary: Navy's Reynolds, Swain can play in NFL
Raiders RB Murray wants Pro Bowl honors 'on my own terms'
NFL levies punishment against Ravens for CBA violations
Read More

Warriors

WATCH: Curry in MVP form hits step-back three prior to Game 6
LIVE: Warriors vs Thunder
Gameday: Warriors must overcome Oklahoma City nightmares
Cavaliers back in NBA Finals after eliminating Raptors
Read More

NCAA

Baylor demotes Starr, fires coach Art Briles amid sex assaults scandal
Report: QB Webb spurns Colorado for Cal as grad transfer
Read More
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • G-Mag
  • When Giants Fan Met Dodgers Fan
  • Amy G
  • Insider Alex Pavlovic
  • Buy Giants Gear
  • Buy Giants Tickets

Latest News

Posey powers Giants past Rockies with two three-run homers
(7)
Associated Press

GIANTS VIDEO

Posey on six RBI day: 'Got some pitches I can handle'
Posey on six RBI day: 'Got some pitches I can handle'
See more >

GIANTS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • All A's
  • Eireann Dolan's Call to the 'Pen
  • Insider Joe Stiglich
  • Buy Athletics Gear
  • Buy Athletics Tickets

Latest News

Rewind: Butler plays starring role with three-RBI day
Joe Stiglich

A's VIDEO

Phegley on return from DL: 'Hitting line drives, start feeling good'
Phegley on return from DL: 'Hitting line drives, start feeling good'
See more >

A's INSIDER

  • Rewind: Butler plays starring role with three-RBI day
  • Instant Replay: A's offense breaks out to beat Tigers
  • A's notes: Gray's schedule for rehab assignment still unknown
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NHL Standings
  • Insider Kevin Kurz
  • Buy Sharks Gear
  • Buy Sharks Tickets

Latest News

Sharks' Tierney playing well, with off-ice assist to Zubrus
Kevin Kurz

SHARKS VIDEO

Crosby sizes up Sharks: 'It's gonna be fast hockey'
Crosby sizes up Sharks: 'It's gonna be fast hockey'
See more >

SHARKS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Warriors Central
  • Steph-in' Amazing
  • Cookin' with the Currys
  • Insider Monte Poole
  • Buy Warriors Gear
  • Buy Warriors Tickets
  • Stream the Warriors on Live Extra

Latest News

WATCH: Curry in MVP form hits step-back three prior to Game 6
(3)
CSN Bay Area staff

WARRIORS VIDEO

Curry 'could care less' what Westbrook thinks about his defense
Curry 'could care less' what Westbrook thinks about his defense
See more >

WARRIORS INSIDER

  • Gameday: Warriors must overcome Oklahoma City nightmares
  • Warriors return to scene of routs with new formula: 'Let loose'
  • Rewind: Bogut dominates the paint as Game 5 difference-maker
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Insider James Ham
  • Buy Kings Gear
  • Buy Kings Tickets
  • Stream the Kings on Live Extra

Latest News

Pelicans guard Dejean-Jones fatally shot in Dallas
Associated Press

Kings Video

STL: Joerger wants Cousins to be 'voice of positivity' for Kings
STL: Joerger wants Cousins to be 'voice of positivity' for Kings
See more >

KINGS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Matt Maiocco
  • Buy 49ers Gear
  • Buy 49ers Tickets

Latest News

49ers' Armstead, Buckner 'have big plans' to dominate NFL
(47)
CSN Bay Area staff

49ers VIDEO

49ers WR analyzes Lincecum: 'Great move' for Angels
49ers WR analyzes Lincecum: 'Great move' for Angels
See more >

49ers INSIDER

  • Armstrong enters competition for 49ers' starting job
  • OTA notes: 49ers' defense expects to benefit from practice pace
  • 49ers' Reid looks for rise in production, long-term contract
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Scott Bair
  • Buy Raiders Gear
  • Buy Raiders Tickets

Latest News

Irvin: Fellow W. Virginia alum Joseph 'plays bigger than he is'
(1)
Scott Bair

RAIDERS VIDEO

Raiders hit the field for first OTA session of offseason
Raiders hit the field for first OTA session of offseason
See more >

RAIDERS INSIDER

  • Irvin: Fellow W. Virginia alum Joseph 'plays bigger than he is'
  • Raiders RB Murray wants Pro Bowl honors 'on my own terms'
  • Raiders cheering for Sharks and Warriors, hoping to emulate success
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLS Standings
  • MLS Player Leaders
  • Buy Quakes Gear
  • Buy Quakes Tickets

Top Story

Instant Replay: Alashe saves Quakes in California Clasico
(2)
Julio Lara

More Stories

Quakes' Wondolowski, Dawkins named to Copa America rosters
(3)
Locked up: Quakes sign Wondolowski to new multi-year contract
(2)
See more >

Quakes Shop

JOE STIGLICH

Rewind: Butler plays starring role with three-RBI day
See more >

ALEX PAVLOVIC

Ownage: Which teams do Giants players rake against?
See more >

MATT MAIOCCO

Armstrong enters competition for 49ers' starting job
(33)
See more >

SCOTT BAIR

Irvin: Fellow W. Virginia alum Joseph 'plays bigger than he is'
(1)
See more >

MONTE POOLE

Gameday: Warriors must overcome Oklahoma City nightmares
(27)
See more >

JAMES HAM

The Kings Insider Podcast: Aaron Bruski
See more >

KEVIN KURZ

Sharks' Tierney playing well, with off-ice assist to Zubrus
See more >

RAY RATTO

Thanks to the East, America needs Warriors-Thunder best-of-13

AFF - A'S

Authentic Fan Friday - A's

Come to Authentic Fan Friday at the A's! 

Sit in the Value Deck and score free giveaways - get more info here!

 

VOTE YOUR FAVORITE ALL-STAR TEACHER

ast

Vote for your favorite All-Star Teacher here!

The winner gets $20k for his/her school!

SAY HEY TUESDAY

s

Join us for Say Hey Tuesday – every Tuesday Giants home game.

NCAA

  • Stanford Football
  • Stanford Basketball
  • Stanford Women's Basketball
  • Cal Football
  • Cal Basketball
  • Cal Women's Basketball
  • SJSU Football
  • SJSU Basketball
  • USF Basketball
  • USF Women's Basketball
  • Saint Mary's Basketball
  • Santa Clara Basketball
  • Fresno State Football

MORE

  • SaberCats
  • Biz Ball
  • Combat Sports
  • Motor Sports
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Ray Ratto

 

TICKETS

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets
Curry Jersey
Giants Fitted Hat
49ers Hoodie

Mega Menu: Shop

  • Giants
  • A's Shop
  • 49ers
  • Raiders Shop
  • Warriors
  • Kings Shop
  • Sharks Shop

Mega Menu: Shop - Tickets

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets

Latest Videos

Posey on six RBI day: 'Got some pitches I can handle'
Posey on six RBI day: 'Got some pitches I can handle'
See more >

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

  • G-Mag
  • All A's
  • Carpool Confessions
  • Steph-in' Amazing
  • Cookin' with the Currys
  • When Giants Fan Met Dodgers Fan
  • Amy G’s Exclusives
  • Eireann Dolan's Call to the 'Pen

TV SHOWS

  • All Videos
  • SportsNet Central
  • SportsTalk Live
  • But Seriously

INSIDERS

  • Ray Ratto - Senior Insider
  • Matt Maiocco - 49ers
  • Scott Bair - Raiders
  • Monte Poole - Warriors
  • James Ham - Kings
  • Kevin Kurz - Sharks
  • Joe Stiglich - A's
  • Alex Pavlovic - Giants
  • TV Schedule - Bay Area and California
  • Channel Locations - Bay Area
  • Channel Locations - California