Overview
- Robert Lewandowski is expected to make his MLS debut on Wednesday, July 22, when Chicago visit Inter Miami in the league's return to play.
- Lewandowski joined Chicago as a Designated Player from Barcelona during the World Cup break and has impressed Gregg Berhalter with his training work rate.
- Inter Miami will likely be without Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul as they rest after Argentina's World Cup run, leaving Luis Suárez and Germán Berterame to lead Miami's attack.
- Hugo Cuypers, currently one of MLS's top scorers, is reported to be close to a transfer to CF Monterrey, a move that would change Chicago's attacking options for selection.
- Chicago's planned July 16 debut for Lewandowski was postponed because of hazardous wildfire smoke, and the club expects his arrival to boost on-field performance, attendance and commercial interest.