MLS 2026: Lewandowski Scores Twice on Home Debut; Muller Penalty Cancels Out Son Opener
The Fire’s first home match in more than two months drew a two-goal performance from the former FC Barcelona striker.
- On Saturday, Robert Lewandowski scored two goals in his home debut for the Fire, leading Chicago to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte.
- Pep Biel gave Charlotte an early lead with a shot assisted by Idan Toklomati, as the visitors entered the match unbeaten in their last two games.
- Lewandowski equalized in the 20th minute with a long-range strike before netting the decisive goal in the 68th minute, marking Chicago's first home match in over two months.
- Charlotte pushed for a late equalizer and earned a stoppage-time corner, but Chicago held on to preserve the lead, handing the visitors their third consecutive loss to the Fire.
- Chicago visits Visit Club Necaxa in Leagues Cup group stage play on Thursday, while Charlotte faces Pumas UNAM in the same tournament on Tuesday.
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The Pole premiered as a scorer in his new destiny in the Chicago Fire victory against Charlotte (2-1)
In his first home field match with Chicago Fire in MLS (Major Soccer League), Robert Lewandowski scored a double that allowed his team to defeat Charlotte FC (2-1) on Saturday.
In MLS, Chicago Fire came from behind to beat Charlotte FC 2-1 thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski scored a brace in his first home game, leading his new team to victory.
Robert Lewandowski is not yet on fire in his first games for Chicago, leaving the turf without a hit. In the third game, the former BVB, Bayern and Barcelona star starts up.
Polish striker shone for his first home appearance with Chicago Fire, winner of Charlotte on Saturday.
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