Stephen Wondolowski
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| Stephen Wondolowski | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Stephen Wondolowski | |
| Date of birth | August 13, 1985 | |
| Place of birth | Danville, CA, United States | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |
| Playing position | defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Houston Dynamo | |
| Number | 23 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2004-06 | UC Santa Cruz | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2006-07 2007- |
San Jose Frogs Houston Dynamo |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Stephen Wondolowski (born August 13, 1985) is an American soccer defender who currently plays for the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer.
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[edit] College
Wondolowski was signed to a developmental contract in September 2007 after graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz.[1] He enjoyed a standout career as a collegiate soccer player as both a central defender and as a forward. As a four-year starter, he helped lead his team to four consecutive NCAA playoff appearances, including a trip to the 2004 finals vs. Messiah College. Wondolowski earned NCAA Division III Final Four All-Tournament Team honors as a sophomore, as well as three straight D-III All-Independent Team selections (2004-2006).[2] After the fourth game of his senior season, Wondolowski moved to forward, where he responded with 17 goals scored and season-ending acknowledgement as the D-III All-Independent “Offensive Player of the Year.”[3]
Wondolowski’s all-around play was also key to the success of two other teams: the Salinas Valley Samba (2005) and the San Jose Frogs (2006) of the Men’s Premier Soccer League (MPSL).
[edit] High School
He played high school soccer at [De La Salle High School in Concord, California, where he helped his team earn a North Coast section title in 2003.[4] He was selected for All-Bay Valley League awards in 2002-2003 and All-East Bay honors in 2003.
Stephen played his club soccer for Diablo Valley Soccer Club (DVSC) and the Danville Mustang Soccer Association.
[edit] Personal
Stephen’s brother, Chris, also plays for Houston and is entering his fourth year in MLS.
[edit] References
- ^ Houston Dynamo: Roster: Main
- ^ Division 3 College Soccer Men's year All American Team
- ^ GoSlugs.com - Athletic Awards Home
- ^ http://www.dlshs.org/webpages/voltattorniB/Winter%20sports/Soccer/documents/alumni%20playing%20professionally.pdf
[edit] See also
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