CHICAGO (Nov. 14, 2019) – The Chicago Fire today announced that it has received $75,000 in 2020 General Allocation Money (GAM) from Inter Miami CF. In exchange, Chicago traded defender Grant Lillard to Inter Miami.
“Going back to his days as an Academy player, Grant always represented the Club with pride,” said Chicago Fire President and General Manager Nelson Rodríguez. “We appreciate what he has given the Club and hope that this opportunity further advances his career.”
Lillard, 23, was signed by the Fire on January 18, 2018. Over the last two seasons, the Hinsdale, Ill.