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Brian Ching (Chinese: 程拜仁, pinyin: Chéng Bàirén born May 24, 1978 in Haleiwa, Hawaii) is a U.S. soccer striker, who plays for Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer.

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The Ambassador for El Salvador Werner Matias Romero presents his Credentials to Britain's Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in central London Tuesday March 16, 2010. El Salvador
Los Angeles Galaxy's Landon Donovan, left, shakes hands with MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, after a meeting, Saturday, March 20, 2010, in Washington. Major League Soccer and its players called a joint news conference on Saturday and reached an agreement on a five-year contract that would avoid a strike scheduled for next week. Major League Soccer
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 03: USA manager Bob Bradley looks on during the International Friendly between Netherlands and USA at the Amsterdam Arena on March 3, 2010 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Bob Bradley
Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear, left, holds up the jersey of the soccer team's newest acquisition, Fernando Navas Cobo, center, during a news conference Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Houston. At right is James Clarkson, director of youth development for the Dynamo. Houston Dynamo
Carlos Bocanegra of the United States, right, celebrates his goal against the Netherlands with teammate Alejandro Bedoya, left, during the international friendly soccer match at the Arena stadium in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Wednesday March 3, 2010. United States national football team
TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Midfielder Sacha Kljestan #16 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team scores a game-winning goal against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Sacha Kljestan
Los Angeles Galaxy's Omar Gonzalez, bottom, stops Houston Dynamo's Brad Davis, top, from scoring during the first half of their MLS Western Conference Championship soccer match, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Carson, Calif. Brad Davis
TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal with Jeff Cunningham #19 against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Jeff Cunningham
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Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching, front center, is hugged by teammates Stuart Holden, right, and Geoff Cameron, left, and Brad Davis, back, after scoring the second goal as they scored three goals in four minutes in the first half during an MLS soccer game against DC United at Robertson Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Houston. Geoff Cameron
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer player Dax McCarty, of FC Dallas, and Mickey Mouse walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend. FC Dallas
The United States' Conor Casey, center, tries to split the defense of El Salvador's Deris Umanzor, left, and Marvin Gonzalez during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Conor Casey (footballer)
Real Salt Lake's Robbie Russell, left, is greeted by goalkeeper Nick Rimando, center, and Robbie Findley, right, after Russell made the winning kick in a penalty kick shootout to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS Cup championship soccer match, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Seattle. Robbie Findley
Temple's Ryan Brooks boards a bus in Philadelphia, before the team departs for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Temple is scheduled to play Cornell in a first-round East Regional game on Friday. Philadelphia
United States' Clarence Goodson, left, collides withe Honduras' goalie Donis Escober as he heads in a goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Carson, Calif. Honduras won 3-1. Clarence Goodson
USA's Freddy Adu, right, and Charlie Davies, left, celebrate after Davies scored a goal against Grenada in the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Qwest Field in Seattle. Adu scored in the first half and USA beat Grenada 4-0. Charlie Davies
Sharon Markusz of Tampa , Florida, braves the cold temperatures during the first-ever American League Hockey outdoor game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. The Syracuse Crunch hosted the Binghamton Senators. Syracuse win 2-1. Tampa
The United States' Brian Ching, left, celebrates his second-half goal with teammates Robbie Rogers, center, and Heath Pearce, right, in a 2-1 win over El Salvador in an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Heath Pearce

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer players Brian Ching (L-R), of the Houston Dynamo, Dwayne DeRosario, of the Toronto FC, Mickey Mouse, Dax McCarty, of FC Dallas, and Juan Pablo Angel, of the New York Red Bulls walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer players Brian Ching (L-R), of the Houston Dynamo, Dwayne DeRosario, of the Toronto FC, Mickey Mouse, Dax McCarty, of FC Dallas, and Juan Pablo Angel, of the New York Red Bulls walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer player Brian Ching, of the Houston Dynamo, and Mickey Mouse walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer player Brian Ching, of the Houston Dynamo, and Mickey Mouse walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team drives upfield against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team drives upfield against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal with Jeff Cunningham #19 against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal with Jeff Cunningham #19 against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team scores a game-tying goal against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team scores a game-tying goal against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team leaps for a ball against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team leaps for a ball against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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The United States' Brian Ching, left, celebrates his second-half goal with teammates Robbie Rogers, center, and Heath Pearce, right, in a 2-1 win over El Salvador in an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.

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The United States' Brian Ching, left, celebrates his second-half goal with teammates Robbie Rogers, center, and Heath Pearce, right, in a 2-1 win over El Salvador in an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.

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El Salvador's Rudis Corrales (9) drives past the United States' Brian Ching during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. The United States won 2-1.

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El Salvador's Rudis Corrales (9) drives past the United States' Brian Ching during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. The United States won 2-1.

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El Salvador's Marvin Gonzalez, left, kicks against the United States' Brian Ching during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. The United States won 2-1.

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El Salvador's Marvin Gonzalez, left, kicks against the United States' Brian Ching during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. The United States won 2-1.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 23: Forward Brian Ching during a United States men's national soccer team practice February 23, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 23: Forward Brian Ching during a United States men's national soccer team practice February 23, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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"It's just been a little sore"


Brian Ching Mar 10 2010 11:52 PM from Houston Chronicle

"These are important opportunities for these players as we ... formulate our plans for the roster for the World Cup"


Bob Bradley Feb 25 2010 10:54 PM from Miami Herald

"This is a great opportunity for us to bring many of our European-based players together as we continue to finalize our plans for the World Cup roster ... This is the final match before we bring the team together for the World..."


Bob Bradley Feb 25 2010 10:38 PM from The New York Times

"It will take him awhile to get used to the game again because the game's always different than practice ... It was good to get him back on the field. There will be another big jump from his performance against Stabaek to the next..."


Sigi Schmid Feb 25 2010 8:18 PM from Our Sports Central

"It will be a couple more weeks before he's ready to join in on the practice work, and then we expect it will be three weeks to get fit, and hopefully -- fingers crossed -- he'll be ready for the start of the season ... Of course..."


Gary Smith Feb 25 2010 8:18 PM from Our Sports Central

"I spent most of January getting physically ready for this season, getting a little bit stronger, hopefully a little bit faster ... I felt good out there. I think the two months away from the game really helped rejuvenate me..."


Brian Ching Feb 25 2010 8:18 PM from Our Sports Central

"He did alright ... Every game he's getting a little bit better, a little more comfortable with the ball. You could tell in his first game out there, in his first practices, that he hadn't played in awhile. Every time it looks..."


Sigi Schmid Feb 25 2010 8:18 PM from Our Sports Central

"Every time Steve gets into a game it's better for us ... I thought his performance today was better than the last game he got into. Obviously he banged away a good goal. It's good for him to score from that angle because that's..."


Sigi Schmid Feb 25 2010 8:18 PM from Our Sports Central

"Obviously we're disappointed in the result ... but it gave us an opportunity to look at some of our younger players, put them into a competitive situation, see how they react under pressure and how they deal with that, and give..."


Sigi Schmid Feb 25 2010 8:18 PM from Our Sports Central

"After that, the next time we'll all be together is the middle of May and we'll be starting for real ... We're excited about the game. Any time you play a team with the kind of talent Holland possesses, it's exciting."


Bob Bradley Feb 25 2010 8:18 PM from Our Sports Central
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer players Brian Ching (L-R), of the Houston Dynamo, Dwayne DeRosario, of the Toronto FC, Mickey Mouse, Dax McCarty, of FC Dallas, and Juan Pablo Angel, of the New York Red Bulls walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer players Brian Ching (L-R), of the Houston Dynamo, Dwayne DeRosario, of the Toronto FC, Mickey Mouse, Dax McCarty, of FC Dallas, and Juan Pablo Angel, of the New York Red Bulls walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer player Brian Ching, of the Houston Dynamo, and Mickey Mouse walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: MLS soccer player Brian Ching, of the Houston Dynamo, and Mickey Mouse walk the red carpet at the official relaunch of the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort on February 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The event also served as the kick-off for ESPN the Weekend.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team drives upfield against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team drives upfield against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal with Jeff Cunningham #19 against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal with Jeff Cunningham #19 against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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TAMPA - FEBRUARY 24: Forward Brian Ching #11 of the U. S. Men's Soccer Team celebrates a game-tying goal against El Salvador February 24, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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