San Jose Earthquakes Chris Wondolowski Joins U.S. National Soccer Team

For the second time in his career San Jose Earthquakes superstar Chris Wondolowski has been named to the U.S. National Soccer team, according to the San Jose Mercury News' Elliott Almond. 

Wondolowski, 28 will join a talented 20-man squad beginning Jan. 3 for the start of training camp. Wondo led the MLS in goal scoring the past two straight seasons, and saw time in four U.S. matches this year, including three in the Gold Cup. Wondo will be with the U.S. squad for most of January and will miss the start of the Quakes' training camp starting on Jan. 15.

The United States will open have their first match of 2012 on Jan. 21 in Glendale, Ariz., against Venezuela, then again Jan. 25 against Panama in Panama. Coach Jürgen Klinsmann is currently forming his player pool for the 2014 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, which begins in August of next year. 

"This is a great opportunity for Chris and I'm happy to see his hard work and success on the field rewarded," said Earthquakes general manager John Doyle said in a prepared statement.

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