George Frederick Kirchner (March 7, 1909–February 13, 1997) was an American college professor and soccer coach.

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Kirchner graduated from Clemson College in 1931 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

He remained at Clemson after graduating, working first with the local YMCA and then as the college's director of intramural sports.

Kirchner's team played Furman in the first soccer match in the state of South Carolina on February 14, 1934.

[2] Kirchner served in the United States Navy during World War II.