Becoming a Major League Soccer Star, Playing on the International Stage, and a Legendary Soccer Journey with Brian Ching

The Asian American Athlete

In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former pro soccer player Brian Ching.
During the episode, Brian talks about his soccer journey, including how he got started playing soccer, his youth soccer experiences, playing college soccer at Gonzaga, and getting drafted into Major League Soccer (3:05).
He also discusses his training regimen, the habits that he developed to become a better player (10:23), and what motivated him (14:40).
He gives us an inside look at getting drafted into the MLS and his first few years as a pro soccer player (18:04), relocating with his team from San Jose to Houston (24:38), and the most memorable moments from his career (32:46).
He shares how he adapted to playing on the international stage (40:13), career advice for aspiring soccer players (42:10), and much more.
Brian Ching - MLS Player Page

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