Retirement ceremony held for SJ Quakes star Chris Wondolowski

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
SJ Quakes Chris Wondolowski thanks fans at retirement ceremony
San Jose Earthquakes superstar Chris Wondolowski thanked fans at his retirement ceremony on Tuesday.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The San Jose Earthquakes held a retirement ceremony for MLS all-time leading scorer Chris Wondolowski.

The star announced his retirement to the crowd at PayPal Park after the Quakes match on Sunday.

Wondolowski owns nearly every scoring record in MLS history - including the most goals with 171. He also played for team USA in the 2014 World Cup, was an MLS All-Star five times, and was the league's MVP in 2012.

The Danville native played 17 seasons, including 14 with the Quakes.