![Notable Chico sports figures who attended Chico State: Grant Larson (top), Michael Bethea Jr., (left), Chris Wondolowski (right).
Illustration by: Ricardo Tovar](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2478-900x900.jpg)
Chico’s notable sports figures, past and present
Matthew Ferreira
// March 27, 2019
![Grant Larson delivers a pitch to a Stanislaus State Warriors batter in Sundays game on Feb. 17, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/emotionOPT-1-675x900-1-675x900.jpg)
Chico’s notable sports figures, past and present
Matthew Ferreira
// March 26, 2019
From Chico State student to setting MLS history: Christian Wondolowski
Ricardo Tovar
// November 14, 2018
Wondolowski and San Jose held scoreless in home finale
Wesley Harris
// October 22, 2018
![Former mens soccer player Michael Janjigian sets up on defense against Cal State Dominguez Hills last season. Photo Credit: John Domogma](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/janjigian.jpeg)
Soccer program celebrates 50th anniversary
Nick Martinez-Esquibel
// April 28, 2015
![Former Chico State student Chris Wondolowski talks to the media after playing for the U.S. Mens National Team against Azerbaijan at Candlestick Park in May 2014. Photo Courtesy Jason Halley/University Photographer.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/WondolowskiUSMNTSoccer221b-900x601.jpg)
Wondo sets sights on return to national soccer team
Dylan Wakefield
// January 19, 2015
Wondo takes Wildcats to World Cup
Emerson Keenan
// August 27, 2014
![Octavio Guzman. The Orion file photo.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/0eaf4477-c44f-473c-93c6-f6f27068ef28.jpg)
Former Wildcat soccer players get closer to dream goal
Sergio Sanchez
// February 5, 2014
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