Brian Ching, an American former professional soccer player, played for twelve years in Major League Soccer and represented the U.S. national team for eight years. His career began as the 16th pick overall by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft, making him the first Gonzaga player and the first player from his native Hawaii selected in the MLS draft.

After winning the U.S. Open Cup with Los Angeles, Ching played with the second division Seattle Sounders, and then returned to first division soccer when the San Jose Earthquakes acquired him in the 2003 MLS Supplemental Draft. He won an MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield with the Earthquakes and was recognized with accolades such as the MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award, the MLS Golden Boot, and was named to the MLS Best XI.

In 2006, Ching relocated to Houston when the Earthquakes became the Houston Dynamo. He led the team to back-to-back MLS Cup Championships in 2006 and 2007 and four MLS finals overall. A six-time MLS All-Star, Ching retired from professional soccer in 2013 as Houston Dynamo's all-time leading scorer.

On the international stage, Ching made his debut on May 26, 2003, and became the first Hawaiian-born player to represent the United States. He was the first Hawaiian to be named to the U.S. roster for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. His international career is highlighted by winning the 2007 Gold Cup.

Off the pitch, Ching is known for his community work in Houston, where he partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for underprivileged families through his program "The House that Ching Built".