Key Takeaways:
- Chicago Fire confirmed the signing of 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski as a free agent
- Lewandowski will be a Designated Player for Chicago Fire, signing a contract running until 2028
- The Polish striker joins a Fire squad currently third in the MLS Eastern Conference with 26 points
Lewandowski Embarks on New Adventure in the United States
Robert Lewandowski has officially joined Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire, securing his first playing stint outside of Europe after his contract with Barcelona expired this summer. Despite reports of interest from FC Porto, the prolific Polish forward opted for a move across the Atlantic to the United States.
Chicago Fire unveiled the 37-year-old on Monday, confirming that Lewandowski will occupy a Designated Player slot. He has agreed a contract that extends through to 2028, signalling a long-term commitment to the MLS side.
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI IS COMING TO CHICAGO 🇵🇱
We have signed global soccer icon and Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski as a Designated Player 🔥 #cf97 pic.twitter.com/ML5zxz3hVk
— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) June 29, 2026
Team and Community Dynamics
Lewandowski will link up with fellow squad members including Leonardo Barroso and Andre Franco of Portugal, while Gregg Berhalter takes charge as the team’s coach. Chicago, renowned for housing the largest Polish community in the United States, offers a fitting destination for Poland’s all-time leading scorer as he enters a fresh chapter in his career.
Currently, the Fire sit third in the Eastern Conference table after amassing 26 points, trailing leaders Nashville by seven points and standing five points behind Inter Miami.
Decorated European and International Career
Lewandowski began his journey at Legia’s youth academy, later representing Lech Poznan before making substantial impacts at Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. Over the course of his illustrious club career, he claimed the Bundesliga title ten times, was crowned Spanish champion on three occasions, and lifted the Polish league title once. In addition, his trophy cabinet includes a Champions League title, a Club World Cup, a UEFA Super Cup, and multiple domestic cup triumphs in Poland, Germany, and Spain.
On the international stage, Lewandowski has earned 167 caps for Poland, appearing at the UEFA European Championships in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024, and featuring at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
