The MLS recognized Robert Lewandowski as the Player of the Matchday 19 on Monday, after the Polish forward scored a double in the Chicago Fire's 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.
The former Barcelona footballer thus scored his first goals with his new team in a special match, as it also represented his debut at home in front of the Chicago team's fans.
Robert Lewandowski debuted his scoring account with Chicago Fire
Robert Lewandowski's first goal came in the 20th minute, just a few seconds after Charlotte FC opened the scoring. The Polish attacker responded with a powerful cross shot from the edge of the area to restore equality to the match.
Already in the second half, the experienced forward appeared again inside the area to culminate an offensive combination with quality and score the goal that ensured the victory of the Chicago Fire.
Lewandowski achieved his first victory in MLS
In addition to celebrating his first goals in the American league, Robert Lewandowski also achieved his first victory since his arrival in MLS.
The attacker had debuted with two consecutive defeats against Inter Miami and New York City, so the victory against Charlotte FC represents an important step in his adaptation to North American soccer.
Lewandowski joined the Chicago Fire after ending his contract with Barcelona at the end of last season, ending a successful period in Spanish soccer.
This is how Chicago Fire is doing in the MLS Eastern Conference
After this victory, the Chicago Fire occupies fourth position in the Eastern Conference with 29 points, 11 behind the leader, Nashville, although the Illinois team still has a game in hand, which keeps their aspirations open to get closer to the top of the standings.
Robert Lewandowski's great performance on Matchday 19 confirms the immediate impact that the Polish forward can have in the MLS, where he has already begun to respond with goals and decisive performances for his new team.
