Robert Charles Burling (born October 15, 1984) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender.

Burling played college soccer at Loyola Marymount University and with Colorado Springs Blizzard in the USL Premier Development League before being drafted in the 4th round (45th overall) by Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2007 MLS Superdraft.

[1] Burling was not offered a contract by Galaxy, and instead signed for Chivas USA three months later.

[3] Burling was traded to San Jose Earthquakes on September 11, 2009, in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.

[5] He never signed with Montreal and his rights were traded to Chivas USA for one season's use of an international roster slot on July 6, 2012.