Robert Lewandowski’s Major League Soccer debut with Chicago Fire ended in a 3-2 defeat against Inter Miami. The 37-year-old former FC Bayern Munich striker started the match but was substituted in the 63rd minute. Luis Suárez scored twice for Miami to secure the victory.
Lewandowski Debut and Match Performance
Robert Lewandowski made his first appearance for Chicago Fire in a contest against Inter Miami, where his new team fell 3-2. Despite playing from the start, Lewandowski was withdrawn after 63 minutes of play.
Following the match, Lewandowski noted that immediate mastery of a new system is rare in professional football. He stated, “In football, you never have everything under control from day one. You have to keep working on it. You have to play games to understand your teammates, their style of play and their runs.”
Inter Miami Roster Adjustments
Inter Miami secured the win despite missing key personnel. According to match reports, the Florida-based club played without Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul, both of whom had participated in the World Cup final just three days prior to the fixture.
The offensive effort for Miami was led by Luis Suárez, the former Liverpool and Barcelona forward, who netted two goals to help secure the 3-2 result.
Other European Stars in MLS Action
The matchday featured several other high-profile former European league players with varying degrees of success.
Antoine Griezmann recorded a successful debut for Orlando City, scoring a goal in a 4-0 victory over the San José Earthquakes. The match also featured former German international Timo Werner, who played for the Earthquakes in the loss.
In other fixtures, Thomas Müller remained on the bench for the Vancouver Whitecaps during their 4-3 loss to FC Cincinnati. Additionally, Marco Reus and the LA Galaxy suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of St. Louis.
MLS Debut Results Summary
| Player | Team | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | Chicago Fire | 2-3 vs Inter Miami | Started; Subbed (63′) |
| Antoine Griezmann | Orlando City | 4-0 vs San José | Scored 1 Goal |
| Thomas Müller | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3-4 vs FC Cincinnati | Unused Substitute |
| Marco Reus | LA Galaxy | 1-3 vs St. Louis | Loss |
Chicago Fire and Robert Lewandowski will look to bounce back in their next scheduled MLS fixture. Follow the official league standings for updated team rankings.
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