Brian Ching's 2006 Bicycle Kick Turns 20

Won 2006 MLS Goal of the Year in 1-0 win

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

20 YEARS AGO TODAY... Brian Ching nets a RIDICULOUS bicycle kick 🤯 https://t.co/tPCYpcVfwQ Via @HoustonDynamo on X

What happened: Twenty years ago today, Brian Ching scored a bicycle kick that stood as the winner in a 1-0 victory. Houston marked the Sept. 30 anniversary of the goal.

Why it matters: The strike was awarded the 2006 MLS Goal of the Year. It remains central to the legacy of the same Brian Ching later named the club's first Ring of Honor inductee.

By the numbers: 2006 MLS Goal of the Year: Brian Ching; Result: 1-0 win.

What to watch: Houston continues its 2026 regular-season schedule.

Sources

@HoustonDynamo 2026-09-30T15:43:19.782394+00:00

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