Ching's professional career began when he was 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.
Ching's professional career began. He was the 16th pick overall by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft, making him the first Gonzaga player from his native Hawaii. He was the 16th pick overall by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft, making him the first player from his native Hawaii. These native Hawaii were selected in the MLS draft.