United States international striker Chris Wondolowski is on the cusp of something special and he knows it, as the San Jose Earthquakes prepare to host Orlando City in the MLS.
The Earthquakes welcome Orlando to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, with Wondolowski one goal shy of 100 regular-season goals in the top-tier of US football.
Wondolowski took his tally to 99 during the Earthquakes' 2-0 win over Columbus Crew last time out and the 32-year-old striker is within touching distance of a century of goals.
"I've studied this league," Wondolowski told reporters following last week's match.
"I'm very proud to be a part of it, and so I know who's up there.
"It's crazy to think [about]. That's a special part of it. It's a number but it's a number where some of the best that have played in this league have reached.
"I'm not there yet but I'm hoping to be there and be synonymous with those names. It's pretty unreal, to be honest."
Sunday's fixture is not just about Wondolowski, with the in-form Earthquakes - fourth in the Western Conference - looking to extend their unbeaten streak in five matches.
Orlando, meanwhile, are riding high after last week's 4-0 drubbing of reigning champions Los Angeles Galaxy, which helped the expansion club up to fifth in the table.
