A Defining Moment in Chicago Sports: Chicago Fire FC Acquires Global Football Icon Robert Lewandowski

Key Points:

• Chicago Fire FC has signed Robert Lewandowski, Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer, as a Designated Player, with a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season pending visa and transfer clearance.
• Lewandowski joins from FC Barcelona, bringing a prolific career with over 700 goals for club and country, multiple league titles in Germany and Spain, and individual accolades including two Best FIFA Men’s Player awards.
• At 37, Lewandowski will bolster Chicago Fire’s attack, which set a club record with 68 goals in 2025, as the team aims to compete for championships and raise its global profile ahead of the 2028 opening of their new stadium, McDonald’s Park.
• Lewandowski’s distinguished career includes UEFA Champions League and Bundesliga titles, a record 89 goals for Poland, and status as one of the top scorers in UEFA Champions League history.
• Chicago Fire FC, founded in 1997, has won six major domestic trophies and continues to invest in infrastructure and youth development while engaging in community initiatives through the Chicago Fire Foundation.