Griezmann scores, Lewandowski quiet against Messi-less Miami as new stars debut in MLS
On July 22, 2026, MLS returned from the World Cup break with a full 15-match slate, highlighted by the debuts of marquee summer signings Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City) and Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire). Griezmann impressed, scoring his first MLS goal (his 300th career club goal) in Orlando's 4-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes, showing seamless link-up play. In contrast, Lewandowski endured a quiet, goalless 62-minute outing as Chicago lost 3-2 to Inter Miami, who were missing Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. Miami's Luis Suárez scored twice, and homegrown player Preston Plambeck netted the 87th-minute winner, his first career goal. The article notes Griezmann benefited from preseason friendlies, while Lewandowski's debut was delayed by air quality issues from Canadian wildfires.
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