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Robert Lewandowski is set to make his Major League Soccer debut this Thursday with the Chicago Fire, facing a potential reunion with former Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Müller, now playing for Vancouver Whitecaps. After scoring 120 goals in 193 games for Barcelona, Lewandowski made the bold move to leave Europe, citing family and career fulfillment as key factors. Chicago, home to the largest Polish population in the U.S., feels like a natural fit. Lewandowski, curious about MLS, sees this as a new chapter, while Müller, eager to see his old pal, hopes he doesn’t score against him. The Fire, managed by Gregg Berhalter, aim to blend Lewandowski’s firepower with their current roster, including top scorer Hugo Cuypers. With MLS riding high on soccer excitement—thanks in part to Messi’s Inter Miami run—and the Fire outside the playoff race, Lewandowski’s arrival could be the spark they need to elevate their season.

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