Lewandowski’s American debut marred by costly own goal

Robert Lewandowski made his debut for Chicago Fire in the Amerikaan­se competition of the MLS, but the Polish striker could not help his side avoid a 3-2 defeat. The match marked his first official appearance after moving from FC Barcelona.

Chicago Fire fell 3-2 to champion Inter Miami, with Luis Suárez netting two goals, Preston Plambeck adding a late winner for Miami and Inter Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo scoring an own goal that proved decisive.

Inter Miami fielded a side without WK-finalisten Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul, underscoring the challenge Chicago faced. Despite the absence of those World Cup finalists, Miami still secured the victory.

South African forward Puso Dithejane found the net for Chicago, yet Lewandowski failed to register a goal or an assist in his inaugural match for the club.

The action was captured in a photo credited © Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesRobert, confirming the visual source of the event.

Elsewhere in the MLS, Antoine Griezmann celebrated his debut for Orlando City by scoring the third goal in a 4-0 triumph over San Jose Earthquakes.