Lewandowski brace on Chicago Fire home debut: Full goal video

Robert Lewandowski marked his home debut for Chicago Fire with a stunning brace, leading his team to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC at Soldier Field. The Polish striker, who joined from Barcelona on a two-year deal, equalised in the 20th minute with a ferocious strike from outside the box after Pep Biel had given Charlotte the lead just two minutes earlier. With 32,183 fans packed into Soldier Field, Lewandowski completed his brace in the 68th minute, coolly finishing from close range after a precise through ball from Finland's Robin Lod. The win marked Chicago's first home match in over two months, and manager Gregg Berhalter praised his new signing as a top-class professional who is fully invested in the club's project. Lewandowski became only the fourth player in Fire history to score twice on his home debut, joining an elite list that includes Frank Klopas and fellow Polish striker Tomasz Frankowski. With this result, Chicago Fire climbed to fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, now just one point behind third-placed New England Revolution. The Fire will next face Club Necaxa in Leagues Cup group stage play.

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