Lampson file
Loons goalkeeper Matt Lampson at a glance
June 2, 2018 at 9:55PM
June 10, 2007: Diagnosed with stage IVB Hodgkin's lymphoma shortly after high school graduation.
Sept. 24, 2007: Clean scan declared him cancer free.
June 2008: Returned to competitive soccer. Played at Northern Illinois and Ohio State until 2011.
Dec. 15, 2011: Signed with Columbus. In four seasons, played 16 games (14 starts).
2014: Began the Lampstrong Foundation, which raises about $30,000 a year. About $20,000 goes to hospitals with the rest for daily operations and patients.
Feb. 26, 2016: Signed with the Chicago Fire. Started 35 games in two seasons.
Nov. 3, 2016: Named MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year.
Jan. 19: Traded to United. Started the first six games.
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