The De La Salle High School star was a 2005 draft pick of the San Jose Earthquakes where he went on to become the all-time leading goal scorer in Major League Soccer history. The two-time MLS Champion earned a league Most Valuable Player award, MLS scoring titles, and is the only player in league history to score 150 or more regular-season goals.

Chris Wondolowski was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.