MLS: Chicago Fire beat Atlanta United 3-2, quiet game for Lewandowski

Chicago Fire won 3-2 away at Atlanta United in a Major League Soccer match played on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Coach Gregg Berhalter's side ended a run of two straight league defeats.

Early goal for the hosts

The hosts took the lead in the 4th minute. According to the Sportowe Fakty report, the move began with a loss of possession by Robert Lewandowski outside the penalty area, and after a quick counter-attack Tomas Jacob scored. The journalists noted that Chicago goalkeeper Chris Brady did little to stop the shot.

In the 30th minute Anton Saletros equalised with a precise shot from 16 metres, after the ball was cleared to him following a corner. Late in the first half, a goal by Breel Embolo was disallowed for offside. Moments later Lewandowski was also flagged offside, and he failed to make the most of a one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

Atlanta errors in the second half

After the break Chicago Fire went ahead following two mistakes by their opponents. In the 51st minute Atlanta goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos misplaced a pass, which led to a turnover in his own penalty area and a goal by Anzor Mekwabishvili. In the 60th minute Hoyos picked up a back-pass from a team-mate, and the referee awarded an indirect free kick. Philip Zinckernagel scored from it.

In the 68th minute Embolo pulled a goal back for Atlanta. The hosts could not find an equaliser, though. Lewandowski was substituted in the 68th minute, replaced by Johan Gomez.

The Polish striker's performance

Sportowe Fakty rated the Poland captain's display as very poor. According to the site, he offered nothing in attack and shared the blame for the goal conceded. Lewandowski has not scored since 10 September. The site adds that Atlanta are among the weakest teams in the Eastern Conference.

Result

Atlanta United 2-3 Chicago Fire (1-1 at half-time). Goals: 1-0 Tomas Jacob (4'), 1-1 Anton Saletros (30'), 1-2 Anzor Mekwabishvili (51'), 1-3 Philip Zinckernagel (60'), 2-3 Breel Embolo (68').