Suarez Brace Leads Inter Miami Past Chicago Fire in Lewandowski's MLS Debut
On July 23, Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2 at home in MLS, extending their winning streak to five matches. Luis Suárez scored twice (including a penalty and a volley) and was named Man of the Match on his 100th appearance for the club. Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut for Chicago but had little impact. Miami played without Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, who were on leave. Preston Plambeck scored the 87th-minute winner.
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39-Year-Old Luis Suarez Named MLS Player of the Week After Brace in 100th Appearance Milestone
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, aged 39, was named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchdays 16 and 17 after scoring a brace in a 3-2 victory over Chicago Fire. The match marked two significant milestones for Suarez: his 100th appearance for Inter Miami and his 50th goal for the club. He scored a penalty in the 27th minute and a second goal in the 51st minute after a combination with strike partner Beltrame. These goals brought his MLS season total to eight, helping Inter Miami remain second in the Eastern Conference and move up to second in the Supporters' Shield standings. Suarez has now scored 38 regular-season goals for Inter Miami, second in club history only to Lionel Messi's 62. He has started all of the last five matches, contributing directly to at least one goal in each, during which Inter Miami has won five consecutive games. This is the fourth time Suarez has won the award, surpassing Campana for second place in Inter Miami's all-time list behind Messi.
Read sourceInter Miami Goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo Blunder Gives Chicago Opening Goal in MLS Thriller
Inter Miami conceded the opening goal in the 18th minute of their MLS match against Chicago Fire due to a major error by goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo. On a harmless back pass from defender Ian Fray, the Argentine goalkeeper rushed his clearance and let the ball roll into his own net. Despite the blunder, Miami rallied to win 3-2 at home. Luis Suarez equalized with a penalty in the 27th minute and scored again in the 51st to give Miami the lead. Chicago equalized through Puso Dithejane in the 67th minute, but Preston Plambeck scored the winner in the 87th minute. The match also marked the debut of Robert Lewandowski for Chicago Fire, who started for the first time but failed to secure a win or a goal.
Read sourceRobert Lewandowski's MLS Debut Marred by Bizarre Own Goal in Chicago Fire Loss
Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut for Chicago Fire on July 22, 2026, against Inter Miami. The match featured a bizarre own goal in the 18th minute when Miami goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo let the ball slip through his legs under pressure from Lewandowski, giving Chicago an early lead. Luis Suárez equalized for Miami with a penalty in the 27th minute and added a second goal in the 51st minute. Chicago's Puso Dithejane equalized in the 62nd minute, but Preston Plambeck scored the winner for Miami in the 87th minute, securing a 3-2 victory and Miami's fifth consecutive win. Lewandowski, who joined Chicago on a free transfer from Barcelona, went home empty-handed. Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were absent for Miami due to their recent World Cup final loss.
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Lewandowski's MLS Debut Fails as Inter Miami Beats Chicago Fire 3-2
Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2 in a Major League Soccer match. Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut for Chicago Fire but failed to make a significant impact. In contrast, Inter Miami's Luis Suarez scored two goals (a brace), leading his team to victory. The match highlights are available in a video provided by the source. The result marks a disappointing start for Lewandowski in the American league.
Read sourceSuarez Double Seals Inter Miami Win Over Chicago Fire in Lewandowski's MLS Debut
Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2 in an MLS match. Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut but failed to make a significant impact. In contrast, Luis Suarez scored two goals (a brace) to lead his team to victory. The match highlights are available in a video provided by the source. The report comes from kicker, a German football news outlet.
Read sourceSuárez Named Man of the Match in 100th Appearance for Inter Miami
In the 16th round of Major League Soccer (MLS), Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2. Luis Suárez scored two goals (a brace) and was named Man of the Match. This match marked Suárez's 100th appearance for Inter Miami, during which he has accumulated 50 goals and 30 assists. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer on July 23.
Late Inter Miami strike ruins Robert Lewandowski's Fire debut
Preston Plambeck scored in the 87th minute of his fourth MLS appearance to spoil Robert Lewandowski's MLS debut, lifting a short-handed Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night. Luis Suarez scored twice (7th and 8th goals of the season) for Miami (10-4-2, 34 points), who played without Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul as both were granted leave after helping Argentina reach the World Cup final. Chicago (8-5-2, 26 points) took an early lead in the 18th minute when Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo misplayed a backpass. Suarez equalized from the penalty spot in the 27th minute and scored again in the 51st minute after a give-and-go with German Berterame. Puso Dithejane leveled for Chicago in the 67th minute, five minutes after Lewandowski exited. Plambeck's late winner extended Miami's winning streak to five matches.
Read sourceMLS: Inter Miami 3-2 Chicago Fire, Suarez Scores Twice, Lewandowski Makes Debut
In the 16th round of Major League Soccer (MLS) on July 23, Inter Miami defeated Chicago Fire 3-2 at home, securing their fifth consecutive victory. The match, played at 07:30 Beijing time, saw notable absences including Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, while Robert Lewandowski made his MLS debut. The first half featured an own goal by Chicago's Novo, followed by a penalty equalizer from Luis Suarez, leaving the score 1-1 at halftime. In the second half, Suarez scored a volley to give Miami the lead, but Chicago's substitute Di Sejian equalized. A last-minute winner from Plambeck sealed the comeback victory for Inter Miami. The win extends Miami's winning streak and highlights Suarez's continued form.
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