Robert Lewandowski #9 of Chicago Fire celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the MLS match between Chicago Fire FC and Charlotte FC at Soldier Field on August 01, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
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Lewandowski scores twice in Chicago home debut

Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, including the winner, in his home debut for the Fire, helping Chicago beat Charlotte FC 2-1 on Saturday.
Aug 2, 2026, 08:34 am - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline & Momentum

CHI
CHI
CLT
CLT
KOHTFT

Shot Map

Off Target
1 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

1'
0.10
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
2 of 28

L. de la Torre

CLT • Right Midfielder

7'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
25 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
3 of 28

J. Bamba

CHI • Left Midfielder

8'
0.39
xG
0.00
xGOT
10 m
Distance
Fast Break
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
4 of 28

J. Bamba

CHI • Left Midfielder

14'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
30 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
5 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

17'
0.06
xG
0.00
xGOT
22 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
High Left
Goal Zone
Goal
6 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

18'
0.06
xG
0.49
xGOT
12 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Goal
7 of 28

R. Lewandowski

CHI • Center Right Forward

20'
0.04
xG
0.31
xGOT
20 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
8 of 28

L. Abada

CLT • Left Forward

22'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
18 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
9 of 28

P. Zinckernagel

CHI • Right Midfielder

24'
0.01
xG
0.04
xGOT
31 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
10 of 28
Shot out of view

A. Gutman

CHI • Left Back

32'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
11 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

33'
0.08
xG
0.00
xGOT
15 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
12 of 28

H. Toffolo

CLT • Left Back

34'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
30 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
13 of 28

R. Lod

CHI • Center Left Forward

36'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
14 of 28

I. Toklomati

CLT • Forward

42'
0.10
xG
0.00
xGOT
13 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
15 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

43'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
27 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
16 of 28

R. Lod

CHI • Center Left Forward

44'
0.11
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
17 of 28

L. Abada

CLT • Left Forward

45'+2'
0.07
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
18 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

45'+2'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
25 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
19 of 28

P. Zinckernagel

CHI • Right Midfielder

46'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
20 of 28

J. Bamba

CHI • Left Midfielder

51'
0.03
xG
0.00
xGOT
26 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Saved
21 of 28

P. Zinckernagel

CHI • Right Midfielder

56'
0.08
xG
0.12
xGOT
14 m
Distance
Fast Break
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
22 of 28

M. Agyemang

CLT • Center Right Defender

61'
0.21
xG
0.00
xGOT
11 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Blocked
23 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

62'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
25 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
24 of 28

R. Lewandowski

CHI • Center Right Forward

66'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
11 m
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Goal
25 of 28

R. Lewandowski

CHI • Center Right Forward

68'
0.75
xG
0.92
xGOT
8 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
26 of 28

R. Lewandowski

CHI • Center Right Forward

72'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
28 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Blocked
27 of 28

P. Biel

CLT • Right Forward

73'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
30 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Saved
28 of 28

P. Dithejane

CHI • Substitute

90'+2'
0.07
xG
0.21
xGOT
16 m
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone

Team Stats

CHI
CLT

1.62

Expected Goals

0.83

46%

Possession

54%

5 (36%)

Shots on Goal

1 (7%)

3

Big Chances Created

0

8

Corners Won

6

406 (88%)

Accurate Passes

480 (90%)

36

Duels Won

31

0

Saves

3

8

Fouls Committed

7

Data is currently unavailable.