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Lampson file

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.