Bau Daigh Warrior (Part 2 of 3): From unknown to infamy, Chris Wondolowski's US national team journey

Last May, Chris Wondolowski completed his rise from unknown Chico State striker to the top of the American soccer world, earning a spot on the US national team for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.


It was a dream come true for the Kiowa Nation tribesman, who became the first registered member of a Native American tribe to make it to a World Cup.



Unfortunately, the dream turned dark for Wondo, who infamously missed a golden opportunity to put the US ahead in the 90th minute of their Round of 16 match against Belgium, a game the US would go on to lose 2-1 after extra time.


Part II of “Bau Daigh Warrior” – MLSsoccer.com and Juice Groove Films’ mini-series chronicling the rise and roots of Wondolowski, whose tribal name is “Bau Daigh” – looks at Wondo’s US national team journey, starting with his first cap in 2010 and going all the way through to that chance in Brazil.


You can watch Part II above. Stay tuned later this week for the third and final installment.