Drew Conner

How he joined the club: Signed as a Homegrown Player on Dec. 17, 2015

2017 (CHICAGO FIRE): Had one assist in 21 games, eight of which were starts. Conner recorded his first career assist as a professional in a 3-0 win vs. DC on 9/16. Earned his first career MLS appearance with a late substitution in a 1-1 draw with CLB on 3/4. Conner’s first career start came two months later at right back, playing 75 minutes in a 2-2 draw at LA on 5/6. U.S. Open Cup: Started both of the Fire’s two matches, a 1-0 win at St. Louis FC on 6/15 and a PK-shootout loss at FC Cincinnati on 6/29.

2016 (CHICAGO FIRE): Did not appear in a first team match. Saint Louis FC (USL): Played 12 games while on loan.

COLLEGE (WISCONSIN): Conner was a four-year starter for Wisconsin and captained the Badgers as a senior. He earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors as a sophomore in 2013 and made the All-Big Ten Freshman Team in 2012. The Cary, Ill. native had six goals and 12 assists in his collegiate career. He also helped lead his squad to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2013.

PDL (CHICAGO FIRE): Recorded three goals and one assist in 17 games from 2012-15.

ACADEMY (CHICAGO FIRE): Scored 12 goals in 95 games between the U-16 and U-18 levels from 2008-12.