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Lewandowski Fuels Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup Opener
26 Aug
Summary
- Chicago Fire, led by Lewandowski, had a perfect league phase.
- Monterrey secured a last-gasp qualification spot.
- The match is the opening quarterfinal of Leagues Cup 2026.
In the opening quarterfinal of Leagues Cup 2026, Monterrey is set to face the top MLS team from the previous phase, the Chicago Fire. The match will be played in Illinois. Chicago Fire enjoyed a flawless league phase, with new signing Robert Lewandowski contributing to their success. They secured seven goals during this phase, defeating Necaxa, Santos Laguna, and Cruz Azul. Monterrey, on the other hand, had a more challenging path to the knockout stage. They required a dramatic late goal to secure their qualification. Hugo Cuypers' stoppage-time strike against Nashville ensured Rayados claimed Liga MX's fourth and final spot.
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