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Lewandowski and Griezmann debut in MLS; Suárez double sinks Chicago Fire
Robert LewandowskiAntoine GriezmannLuis SuárezInter MiamiChicago FireLionel MessiMLSOrlando City
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The MLS returned from its World Cup break with a bang, featuring the debuts of two European superstars. Robert Lewandowski made his first appearance for Chicago Fire, while Antoine Griezmann debuted for Orlando City. However, the night belonged to Luis Suárez, whose double led Inter Miami to a 3-2 comeback win over Chicago Source: Clarin.
The Match: Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire
Inter Miami played without Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, both resting after Argentina's World Cup final loss Source: Infobae. The match started disastrously for the hosts: goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo scored an own goal in the 18th minute after a comical miskick Source: Infobae. But Luis Suárez equalized from the penalty spot in the 27th minute and put Miami ahead in the 51st, assisted by Germán Berterame's backheel Source: Milenio-MX. Chicago leveled through Puso Dithejane in the 67th, but substitute Preston Plambeck sealed the win with a volley in the 87th minute Source: Heraldo-MX.
Lewandowski, who signed for Chicago this summer, had a quiet game and was substituted in the 63rd minute. "After two days with my new team, I didn't expect everything to work from the first match," he said Source: La Vanguardia. Meanwhile, Inter Miami's new signing Casemiro watched from a suite Source: Clarin.
Other Debuts: Griezmann shines
Antoine Griezmann also made his MLS debut, starting for Orlando City against San Jose Earthquakes. He scored in the 48th minute, contributing to a 4-0 victory Source: El Colombiano. The goal was his 300th at club level Source: La Vanguardia. Orlando moved within two points of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference Source: El Colombiano.
Story timeline · 6 earlier headlines
- Lewandowski and Griezmann Set for MLS Debuts as Messi Rests6d ago · 4 sources
- Luis Suárez double sinks Chicago Fire as Lewandowski makes quiet MLS debut5d ago · 4 sources
- Lewandowski debuts in MLS loss; Suárez double spoils Chicago Fire opener5d ago · 5 sources
- Luis Suárez double sinks Chicago Fire in Lewandowski's MLS debut5d ago · 6 sources
- Suárez double spoils Lewandowski's MLS debut for Chicago Fire5d ago · 4 sources
- Luis Suárez double overshadows Robert Lewandowski's MLS debut5d ago · 5 sources
- Lewandowski and Griezmann debut in MLS; Suárez double sinks Chicago Firecurrent
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4 quotesEl Colombiano↗
“Griezmann jugó los 90 minutos en el triunfo 4-0 a domicilio de Orlando frente al San Jose Earthquakes... aprovechó un error de la zaga local en la salida de balón para recibir la pelota en el área, recortar a un defensa y disparar un remate cruzado con el que estrenó su casillero en la MLS.”
La Vanguardia↗
“"Después de casi dos días con mis compañeros, no esperaba que todo funcionara en el primer partido. Necesito un poco mas de tiempo", aseguró en declaraciones en la zona mixta Lewandowski.”
Infobae↗
“La paridad se rompió a los 17 minutos con un insólito blooper del arquero del anfitrión, Rocco Ríos Novo. El ex Lanús recibió un pase de Ian Fray en el área e intentó mandar un pelotazo con su pierna derecha, pero le pifió al balón... y el esférico terminó en el fondo de la red.”
Clarín↗
“Sin Lionel Messi ni Rodrigo De Paul tras su reciente participación en la final del Mundial, Inter Miami volvió a la actividad en la MLS con una victoria por 3-2 sobre Chicago Fire... el uruguayo Luis Suárez lideró la remontada con un doblete.”