CHICAGO (Jan. 10, 2018) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Wednesday that the club has signed defender Grant Lillard as a Homegrown Player. Lillard is under contract for the 2018 season with club options for 2019 and 2020.
“It’s a dream come true to sign with my hometown club. After moving here in high school, this is where I set as my goal to play. It’s an unbelievable experience to have it become a reality,” said Lillard. “Even with the Academy, we always talked about what it means to represent the Chicago Fire and wear the badge.