17 Facts About John Wolyniec

John Wolyniec was born on January 24,1977 and is an American professional soccer coach, executive, and former player.

John Wolyniec is currently the technical director of the San Jose Earthquakes.

John Wolyniec played for MLS clubs Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, and Los Angeles Galaxy.

John Wolyniec played for USL A-League clubs Rochester Raging Rhinos and the Milwaukee Rampage, winning titles with them in 2001 and 2002 respectively.

John Wolyniec represented the United States national team in 2004, earning two caps.

John Wolyniec is native of Staten Island, New York City and attended Monsignor Farrell High School before playing four years of college soccer at Fordham University, where he led the nation in goals in 1998.

John Wolyniec then signed with the Long Island Rough Riders of the A-League and led the team in goals.

John Wolyniec spent the next two years in the A-League, with the Rochester Raging Rhinos in 2001 and with the Milwaukee Rampage in 2002.

John Wolyniec was named league MVP during his time with the Rampage.

John Wolyniec came into his own during his second stint with the team, scoring a number of key goals, including two overtime game-winners and a late winner in the US Open Cup semifinals against DC United.

John Wolyniec finished the year with five MLS goals.

John Wolyniec was waived by New York on July 30,2010, to make room on the roster for new signing Thierry Henry.

On September 9,2010, John Wolyniec announced his retirement from professional soccer in order to take a position in the Red Bull Academy.

John Wolyniec ended his Red Bulls career beloved by supporters and ranks among the all-time club leaders in games played.

John Wolyniec earned a call-up to the US national team in 2004, getting his first cap against Denmark on January 18,2004.

John Wolyniec was appointed as the inaugural head coach of New York Red Bulls II on March 2,2015.

John Wolyniec stepped down as Red Bulls II coach on December 10,2021.