Dilly grew up playing soccer in North Jersey. Growing up, he played for many clubs throughout NJ. Sophomore year in high school, he committed to play soccer at Rutgers University. He played 2 seasons under head coach Bob Reasso, one of the most successful collegiate coaches in the country.  He left college after his sophomore year to travel with the US U20 National Team, and competed in the 2009 FIFA World Cup in Egypt. Late 2009, he signed with Major League Soccer, where he played for 8 seasons. He finished up his professional soccer career playing in his father’s native county, Albania, with FK Partizani. In his first season, he and his team finished top of the Albania Superliga, gaining a birth into UEFA Champions League.