Griffin Dillon

Griffin Dillon (born April 25, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Real Monarchs in the MLS Next Pro.

Griffin Dillon

Personal information
Full name	Griffin Dillon
Date of birth	(2003-04-25) April 25, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	San Diego, California, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Real Monarchs
Number	81
Youth career
	La Roca FC
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Maryland Terrapins	35	(3)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021	Real Monarchs	7	(0)
2023–	Real Monarchs	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 7, 2023

Club career

Born in San Diego, California, Dillon began his career with La Roca Football Club, a youth development club side in his home state.^[1] At one point, Dillon was La Roca's captain.^[2] In December 2020, Dillon committed verbally that he would attend the University of Maryland and play college soccer with the Maryland Terrapins as part of their incoming class of 2021.^[3] In 2021, Dillon joined Real Monarchs, the USL Championship side of Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. He made his senior debut for the club on May 14, 2021, against LA Galaxy II, coming on as a halftime substitute during a 2–0 defeat.^[4]

On February 2, 2023, Dillon left college after two seasons to re-join Real Monarchs.^[5]

Career statistics

As of match played October 7, 2021^[6]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Real Monarchs	2021	USL Championship	7	0	—		—		7	0
Career total			7	0	0	0	0	0	7	0

Personal

Dillon has two brothers, one who is currently playing and father who played college soccer. His brother Trevor plays for Utah Tech University while his father Mark played for the Marquette Golden Eagles.^[2]