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Robert Lewandowski signs for Chicago Fire | Flashscore.com Robert Lewandowski heads to the United States and joins Chicago Fire Bruno Henriques Lewandowski in his new shirt Chicago Fire Robert Lewandowski has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire as a free agent after his contract with Barcelona came to an end this summer. The Polish striker was linked with FC Porto, but is heading to the United States. Chicago Fire announced on Monday the signing of the 37-year-old, who will play outside Europe for the first time. Lewandowski will fill one of the Designated Player slots, with a contract signed until 2028. In Chicago, the metropolitan area in the United States with the largest Polish community in the country, Lewy will play alongside Portuguese players Leonardo Barroso and Andre Franco under the guidance of Gregg Berhalter . The Fire are currently third in the Eastern Conference of the MLS , with 26 points, seven behind leaders Nashville and five behind Inter Miami . Lewandowski came through the youth ranks at Legia and went on to play for Lech Poznan , Borussia Dortmund , Bayern and Barcelona. He won the German league ten times, was a three-time Spanish champion and …

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski agrees to join Chicago Fire June 29 (UPI) -- Polish striker Robert Lewandowski agreed to sign with the Chicago Fire. Sources told The Athletic , ESPN and the BBC about the pact Sunday night. Lewandowski is expected to sign a two-year pact with the MLS club, which he will join this summer. Lewandowski's contract with La Liga power FC Barcelona expired after the 2025-26 campaign. He spent the last four seasons with the Spanish giants. That run included three La Liga titles. Lewandowski also totaled 10 Bundesliga titles through his successful runs with German clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayern. He won a Champions League crown with Bayern in 2020. He is now set to join an MLS club led by former United States Men's National Team coach Gregg Berhalter. The Fire (8-4-2), who sit in third place in the MLS' Eastern Conference, finished eighth last season and lost in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. That postseason berth marked the Fire's first playoff appearance since 2017. The Fire, who will host the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 16 in Chicago, are set to open a new stadium -- dubbed McDonald's Park -- in 2028. Read More World Cup: Norway benches…

Robert Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year deal The latest big European name is on his way to Major League Soccer. Robert Lewandowski has joined the Chicago Fire on a two-year deal, the Eastern Conference club announced Monday. The deal comes after the Polish international visited the Fire’s facilities earlier this month and met with Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter. “From the day Joe Mansueto and I met for the first time, we set out to build a world-class Club that inspires greatness, unites Chicago and wins championships. Robert embodies those values and represents the standards this city deserves: a champion and a competitor,” said Berhalter. “His arrival reinforces our ambition to compete for trophies and raises the standards for the Club to heights worthy of this city,” Berhalter added. “We cannot wait to get to work with him and have Chicago see first-hand why he is among the most revered sporting icons in the world.” Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona ended earlier this summer after a four-season stay with the La Liga giants. He tallied 120 goals in 193 appearances for the club, winning three league titles, one Copa Del Rey, and three Spani…

Chicago Fire complete signing of Robert Lewandowski - ESPN Chicago Fire FChave completed the signing of formerBarcelonaandBayern MunichstrikerRobert Lewandowski. Lewandowski, 37, joins theMLSside as a free agent on a two-year deal after his contract with Barça expired this month. Talks between the Fire and Lewandowski have been ongoing for months, with an agreement closed last week when thePolandinternational visited Chicago. Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter said the club had been working on this deal for a year and a half. "It first came into the picture probably in January of [20]25," Berhalter told ESPN of the signing. "And then here we are, June of [20]26, and we're finally making the signing. We've been persistent. We've, you know, just kept contact with him, kept contact with his representative. This was a move that everyone truly believes is a great opportunity for Robert and for the city of Chicago. "I think that it's very rare that a person wins every single place he goes," Berhalter said. "And that's Robert's track record. Not only does the team that he plays for win, but he performs at a very high level. There's no player in the top five leagues that has sco…

Polish star Robert Lewandowski joins MLS club Chicago Fire | AP News Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski is thrown into the air by his teammates after his last game for the club at the end of the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis in Barcelona, Spain, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra, File) CHICAGO (AP) — Robert Lewandowski, the former Barcelona striker and Poland’s all-time leading scorer, is coming to Major League Soccer to play for the Chicago Fire. The Fire announced a two-year contract with Lewandowski on Monday, pending finalization of his visa and international transfer certificate. Lewandowski joins a Chicago team that ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 26 points over 14 games at the league’s break for the World Cup. The franchise also opened a new training center last year and is moving forward with the construction of McDonald’s Park, a soccer-specific stadium slated to open in 2028. Lewandowski, who will turn 38 on Aug. 21, could play his first game with his new team on July 16 against Vancouver. He helped Barcelona win three La Liga championships in four seasons,including this year, and one title at Copa del Rey, Spain’s nat…

Chicago Fire sign iconic striker Robert Lewandowski Jonathan Sigal Copy URL Share on Facebook Share on X TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC signed Polish international Robert Lewandowski on Monday, bringing a new superstar striker to MLS. The longtime Bundesliga and LaLiga standout is under contract through the 2027-28 MLS season. He will occupy Designated Player and international roster spots. Lewandowski was a free agent after spending four seasons with FC Barcelona. Beforehand, he enjoyed prolific stints with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich following his rise in Poland with Lech Poznań and Znicz Pruszków. "From the day Joe Mansueto and I met for the first time, we set out to build a world-class club that inspires greatness, unites Chicago and wins championships. Robert embodies those values and represents the standards this city deserves: a champion and a competitor,” said Gregg Berhalter, Chicago's director of football and head coach. “His arrival reinforces our ambition to compete for trophies and raises the standards for the club to heights worthy of this city. We cannot wait to get to work with him and have Chicago see first-hand why he is among the most r…

Lewandowski set for MLS move to Chicago Fire on 2-year deal The former Barcelona striker and Poland’s all-time leading scorer, Robert Lewandowski, is poised to join Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire. The Fire confirmed Monday that they ha...

🚨 BREAKING: Robert Lewandowski has agreed to join Chicago Fire. Two-year contract. It follows an in-person visit to the club. Lewandowski had firm interest from Saudi Arabia but has chosen Chicago. Deal to be formalised by early next week, potentially tomorrow.🇵🇱

Chicago Fire agree to deal with Robert Lewandowski, sources confirm Chicago Fire Chicago Fire agree to deal with Robert Lewandowski, sources confirm Lewandowski's remarkable career includes titles at Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, and now he's coming to the U.S. By James Neveau • Published June 28, 2026 • Updated on June 28, 2026 at 3:55 pm BOOKMARKER Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona applauds the crowd following the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, on May 23, 2026. (Photo by David Aliaga/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The Chicago Fire have pulled off one of the biggest signings in club history, inking Polish superstar Robert Lewandowski to a contract. Lewandowski, whose contract with FC Barcelona expired after the La Liga giants won yet another domestic title, came to Chicago earlier this month to discuss a potential contract with the Fire, and now he’ll be signing a deal to join one of the top teams in the MLS’ Eastern Conference, sources have confirmed to NBC Chicago. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Head coach Gregg Berhalter told Fire supporters earlier this month that the team was eyein…

Chicago Fire sign Lewandowski on free transfer | theScore Chicago Fire sign Lewandowski on free transfer Jonathan Soveta · Quality Sport Images / Getty Images Sport / Getty Robert Lewandowski is the latest veteran star to join Major League Soccer. The Chicago Fire finalized a deal for the Polish striker Monday, acquiring the 37-year-old on a free transfer. Lewandowski signed a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season, and will occupy a Designated Player roster spot. Lewandowski was a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired at the end of the 2025-26 season. He potted 120 goals in 193 appearances across all competitions over four seasons at Barcelona. Though he was no longer their full-time starter this season, Lewandowski still scored 14 goals in 31 La Liga matches to help Hansi Flick's side finish well ahead of rivals Real Madrid for the league title. Legend. Goalscorer. WINNER. pic.twitter.com/pvgKtGYvZh — Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) June 29, 2026 "From the day (owner) Joe Mansueto and I met for the first time, we set out to build a world-class club that inspires greatness, unites Chicago and wins championships. Robert embodies those values and represents the stand…