Player Bio: Michael Chabala - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
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Wurzberger on Chabala:
"Another player building upon an outstanding year last season. He could be the one to dictate play for us this season."
At Washington:
2003 (Sophomore) - Started every game for the Huskies, earning honorable mention All-Pac-10 acclaim...anchored the central midfield...took seven shots and assisted two goals...first assist came against Michigan (Sept. 19) on a goal by Casey Armstrong...also assisted the gamewinner in UW's 1-0 NCAA Tournament second round win over Oregon State (Nov. 16).
2002 (Freshman) - Played in all 19 games, starting nine...recorded three assists and took eight shots...assisted Sean Giudice's game-winning goal in overtime against fifth-ranked Cal...Giudice's header off his perfectly placed corner kick lifted UW to the 2-1 upset...also assisted Kevin Murray's goal versus Fresno State (Nov. 3) and Patrick Tanner's goal versus Santa Clara (Sept. 6).
Club/High School:
NSCAA/adidas All-America honoree for 2002...listed on Soccer America's Top 25 Recruits for the 2002 season...played two years for Ballistic United and helped lead team to the Northern Premier League and State Premier League titles...also played for Central California Heat (1998-99) at the U-17 level and Cyclone Club (1993-97)...four-year regional and state team captain...twice traveled to Cocoa Beach, Fla. with regional team and was named to the 1984 ODP All-America team...participated in Australia tour with regional team and helped lead club to victories in all four games while compiling two goals and two assists...Ballistic United won the Region IV Cal-North U-18 state championship in 2001 and 2002...selected to participate in 2001 adidas E.D.P. elite camp at U-17 level...helped ODP regional team place second at the state championship in 2000...earned Captain's Award while team toured Guadalajara, Mexico...national pool player at U-14 National Camp in 1998-99...earned MVP award when regional team played at the International Games in Costa Rica...three-year varsity letterwinner in high school...sat out junior season after transferring to Clovis West HS for senior year...led Clovis West to a 22-5-4 record in one season...assisted on game-winning goal in CIF Central Section championship game...named first team all-conference and conference offensive MVP with 15 goals and 20 assists...team MVP...Fresno Bee and Clovis Independent All-Star soccer teams...extensive travel overseas while playing youth soccer, playing in Helsinki, Austria and Germany among other places...played golf during freshman and sophomore seasons and earned most improved award first year and most outstanding award second year.
Personal:
Michael Shawn Chabala...born May 24, 1984 in Fresno, Calif. ...son of Lori and John Chabala...one older sister, April (21)...played club soccer with current UW teammate Mike Cusenza...qualified for Who's Who Among American High School Students...California Scholarship Federation lifetime member...received CIF Sportsmanship and Citizenship Award...recognized on National Student-Athlete Day for excellence in athletics, academics and community service...interests include reading, music, golf and church...majoring in economics.
Chabala news and features:
• State Colleges notebook: UW's Chabala has field day out on road - Seattle Times (Sept. 21, 2005)
• Q&A with Mike Chabala - gohuskies.com (Sept. 23, 2004)
