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Posted on: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Back from injury, Brian Ching bids for U.S. World Cup team


CHRIS DUNCAN
AP Sports Writer

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Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching controls the ball during a soccer training session in Houston today. The Dynamo forward is back at practice after straining his left hamstring April 1. Ching, a Kamehameha Schools alum from Hale‘iwa, is also vying for a spot on the U.S. World Cup team, and has one more week to convince coach Bob Bradley he's fit.

BOB LEVEY | Associated Press

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HOUSTON — Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching has resumed full training after straining his left hamstring in the team's home opener on April 1.

Ching, a Kamehameha Schools alum from Hale'iwa, hurt his left calf during his recovery but says there's a chance he'll return in Wednesday's game against FC Dallas. Ching and coach Dominic Kinnear say he's more likely to return on Saturday against Chivas USA.

The 31-year-old Ching, a member of the U.S. national team since 2003, desperately wants to make the World Cup roster and he has one week to convince coach Bob Bradley that he's fit. Teams must submit preliminary 30-man rosters to FIFA next Tuesday, with 23-man rosters due June 1.

Whether he's chosen or not, Ching says he may be done with international soccer after the World Cup. He says he'll make that decision later this year.