Robert Lewandowski set to debut with MLS club Chicago Fire

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is poised to join Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire, with his first appearance expected in early May. Chicago forward Maren Haile‑Selassie expressed excitement, calling Lewandowski “one of the best forwards of this or even the previous generation” and saying he looks forward to sharing a locker room and learning from the veteran.

Polish volleyball star Tomasz Fornal also welcomed the move, inviting Lewandowski to attend the national team’s Nations League matches in Chicago and urging Polish fans to travel with him. The transfer is seen as a major boost for the Fire’s attack, potentially allowing a shift to a 4‑4‑2 formation and increasing goal‑scoring opportunities.

The move follows Lewandowski’s departure from Barcelona and reflects Chicago Fire’s ambition to raise its profile by signing a world‑renowned player.