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Lewandowski's impact grows with Chicago Fire

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Polish striker Robert Lewandowski joined Chicago Fire in June 2026, turning down a €200 million Saudi offer to stay in MLS after his contract with FC Barcelona expired. After a scoreless start, Lewandowski secured his first home victory on 1 August with a brace in a 2-1 win over Charlotte FC. He continued his form in the Leagues Cup, scoring a stoppage-time goal against Cruz Azul to help Chicago advance to the quarterfinals. On 15 August, Chicago Fire extended their winning streak to five consecutive victories with a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers. On 18 August, they reached six consecutive wins with a 2-1 victory over Orlando City SC, where Lewandowski converted a 68th-minute penalty. On 29 August, the Fire’s winning streak ended in a 2-2 draw against the Seattle Sounders. On 8 September, Lewandowski recorded both a goal and an assist in a 4-4 draw against Toronto FC, contributing to the club’s best unbeaten streak since 2017. Following the match at BMO Field, a Toronto FC supporter was filmed using vulgar language to insult Lewandowski and the large contingent of Polish fans in attendance. On 10 September, Chicago Fire played to a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami at a sold-out Soldier Field before a record crowd of over 63,000 spectators. The match featured a reunion of former Barcelona teammates Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi. Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a right-footed volley following a cross from Andrew Gutman, marking his sixth goal of the season. Inter Miami equalized in the 48th minute when Casemiro scored a header from a Messi corner. The match was marked by late-game tension when Rodrigo De Paul confronted ~~Lewandowski following a physical altercation between~~ Lewandowski, allegedly saying, “Who the ~~striker~~ hell are you, idiot? I’ve won two Copa Americas and ~~defender Ian Fray.~~ a World Cup... AND YOU?”

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