10 Facts About Mike Chabala

Michael Shaun Chabala was born on May 24,1984 and is an American former professional soccer player who played as a left-back.

Mike Chabala played college soccer at the University of Washington, and played with in the USL Premier Development League with both Yakima Reds and his hometown team, Fresno Fuego.

Mike Chabala was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo.

Mike Chabala was loaned to Portland Timbers of the USL First Division during his first year with the Dynamo, making nine appearances.

Mike Chabala made his second first team appearance on July 1,2008, again in a US Open Cup third-round game against Charleston Battery.

Mike Chabala was sent on loan to Austin Aztex on June 16,2009.

Mike Chabala returned in July and set career highs for games, starts, and minutes in the 2009 season.

On July 21,2011, Mike Chabala was traded to Portland Timbers along with Lovel Palmer and an international roster spot for Adam Moffat and allocation money.

Mike Chabala was traded to DC United on August 9,2012, in exchange for a first round 2014 MLS Supplemental Draft pick.

Mike Chabala became a free agent after he went undrafted in both rounds of the draft.