What the Coaches Said:
• Is playing in 2009 with a great degree of confidence
• Shibata is a crafty center midfielder who has benefited from her time in the U.S. youth national pool
• Good with the ball
• Shows excellent vision and can cover the whole field
• Has a dangerous long strike
As a Senior (2010):
• Co-captain with Alex Morgan then Megan Jesolva
• Started 18 games, seeing time in all 20
• Contributed two assists
• Received a Pac-10 all-academic honorable mention
As a Junior (2009):
• Played in 20 of Cal's 21 matches, starting 18
• Dished out an assist in the 4-1 win over Saint Mary's
• Took 15 shots
• Earned a Pac-10 all-academic honorable mention
As a Sophomore (2008):
• Recovered from a pre-season injury to play in the final 15 games of the season, starting two
• Pac-10 Conference All-Academic honorable mention
• Registered campaign-best two shots against Santa Clara
As a Freshman (2007):
• Participated in 19 games and made six consecutive starts in the middle of the season as a rookie
• Averaged 24.6 minutes per game
• Took a season-high four shots versus Vermont
High School/Personal:
• Rated nationally by Soccer Buzz, as her soccer resume boasts a variety of experiences at the ODP, club and high school levels
• Member of the under-19 regional team after spending two years on the U-17 state and regional teams
• In 2005, spent time with the U.S. under-17 national team
• Has been associated with six State Cup Championship teams - three with Diablo Valley Soccer Club and three with the Mustang Blast
• The Mustang Blast also won the 2004 USYSA national title and were semifinalists in 2006
• At Northgate High School, received two first-team all-league selections and was chosen the Most Valuable Offensive Player in the league
• Captain of Northgate in 2006 and 2007
• Recognized by the Contra Costa Times as an Athlete of the Week and one of the top 100 high school athlete
• Enjoys dancing and was a company and lead dancer at Dance Connection Performing Arts Center for 10 years
• Goes by the nickname "Emmo"...undeclared major
• Parents are Craig, a Cal alum, and Nancy Shibata
Shibata's Career Statistics:
Year G GS Shots Goals Ast Pts
2007 19 6 21 0 0 0
2008 15 2 7 0 0 0
2009 20 13 15 0 1 1
2010 20 18 11 0 2 2
Totals 74 39 54 0 3 3
Emily Shibata off the Pitch:
Full Name: Emily Shibata
Nickname(s): Emmo, Shibby
I Chose Cal because...it is close to home, and I love that my parents can come to every game!
My favorite thing about the Bay Area is...San Francisco.
Something on my iPod that might surprise you is...that I love R&B music and slow jams.
The most interesting thing I did this summer was...go to Italy and Japan.
When I'm upset, I like to...work out.
The best moment in sports history was when...we beat North Carolina my freshman year!
Cal is better than other schools because...Berkeley is crazy!
Something I learned from my parents is...to never give up, even when the going gets tough.
If I wasn't a soccer player, I would be...volleyball player (if I was tall!)
What is one thing about your hometown that you miss? The shopping
Which words of phrases do you overuse? "Hella" and "lovely"
