McClung was a three-time letterwinner at Quartz Hill High School under coach Tony Bruce.
McClung played soccer at the University of California, Los Angeles where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
Senior year, McClung was named captain and led his team to the 2006 NCAA National Final.
During 2006, McClung was on the roster of the San Fernando Valley Quakes team in the USL Premier Development League, but did not feature in any games due to injury.
McClung was named the Victory's first ever player of the week with goals against Necaxa FC and Rochester Rhinos.