Extra Time: The Transitional Career of Brian Ching

Brian Ching was first Hawaiian to ever play for the USMNT, after rising in the Major League Soccer ranks. Ching started his career with the LA Galaxy, then made his way to the San Jose Earthquakes and moved with the franchise to Houston when it became the Dynamo. He was crucial to the Houston Dynamo the MLS Cup title in 2006 over the New England Revolution.  Ching initially earned his first USMNT caps from coach Bruce Arena by rising from relative anonymity to a spot in the San Jose Earthquakes’ starting lineup in only two years. In 2006 his strong start to the MLS season was rewarded with a sport on Arena’s 23-man roster for the 2006 World Cup. Ching retired as a member of the Dynamo following the 2013 season, spending the season as a player/assistant coach. He was also the managing director of the Houston Dash, leaving that role in 2019. Visit our website for more information: ⁠⁠FoundingFutbol.com Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice. Host: Kent Malmros Guest: ...