Chicago Fire eliminated from Leagues Cup after loss to CF Monterrey

Chicago Fire has been eliminated from the Leagues Cup following a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat against CF Monterrey at SeatGeek Stadium. Monterrey secured the victory with goals from Víctor Guzmán and Orbelín Pineda, the latter scoring a long-distance strike in the 83rd minute to end Chicago's seven-match unbeaten streak.

Robert Lewandowski, playing for Chicago Fire, faced criticism from fans after failing to record a single shot during the match. He was also noted for a turnover in midfield that preceded Monterrey's winning goal. Despite the loss, the event marked a personal milestone as Lewandowski was joined at the stadium by his wife, Anna, and their daughters.

Chicago Fire will now return to Major League Soccer (MLS) action, with an upcoming away match against the Seattle Sounders scheduled for August 29. Lewandowski enters the next fixture with three goals scored so far this MLS season.