2015

Player Spotlight: Chris Wondolowski's 2015 Season in Review

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The man. The myth. The legend. Forward and captain Chris Wondolowski leads the Quakes attack once again, smashing the MLS record books seemingly every week.


  • Appearances: Wondolowski made 31 appearances this season, second most of his 11-year MLS career (32 in 2012).
  • 100 MLS Goals: On May 24, Wondolowski converted a penalty kick against Orlando City SC to earn his 100th MLS goal, becoming only the ninth player in league history to reach the milestone.
  • 100 Earthquakes Goals: As part of a brace in a 5-0 win at Sporting Park, Wondolowski scored his 100th career goal for the Quakes, becoming the fourth player to ever score 100 goals for a single club (Landon Donovan – LA; Jaime Moreno – DC; Taylor Twellman – NE).
  • 200 MLS Appearances: On March 14 at CenturyLink Field, Wondolowski made his 200th career appearance. He celebrated by scoring two goals in a 3-2 win over Sounders FC.


  • Over and Over and Over: Wondolowski tallied 16 goals in 2015, becoming the first player to ever score 10 or more goals in six consecutive seasons.
  • Streaky: Wondolowski scored a goal in four consecutive games from May 8 to May 30.
  • Stepping Up Late: Down the home stretch of the season, Wondolowski came up clutch, scoring seven goals in the final 11 games.
  • Hit the Road: Wondolowski scored 10 road goals in 2015, tied with Sebastian Giovinco for most in Major League Soccer.
  • Proving his Value: When Wondolowski started and played 90 minutes, the Quakes had a tidy 12-8-8 record (.600).
  • International Stage: Wondolowski continued to be a regular with the U.S. National Team, appearing in three matches during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, among other competitions.