Chicago Fire host Inter Miami in Eastern Conference soccer match
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:33 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Chicago Fire FC host Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field in Chicago on Wednesday, September 9, at 8:30 pm ET. Chicago enters the match third in the Eastern Conference standings with 38 points, while Inter Miami sits second with 43 points. Chicago arrives following a 4-4 draw against Toronto FC, where Robert Lewandowski and Maren Haile-Selassie both recorded goals. Inter Miami recently drew 2-2 with Atlanta United, a match in which Lionel Messi recorded two assists. The upcoming contest features high-profile roster additions for both sides, including Lewandowski for Chicago and the continued offensive output of Messi, Luis Suárez, and Casemiro for the defending champion visitors. Inter Miami is currently preparing for a transition in leadership with new head coach Kily González set to assume command.
- •Chicago Fire FC host Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field on Wednesday at 8:30 pm ET.
- •Inter Miami enters the game in second place in the Eastern Conference with 43 points.
- •Chicago holds third place in the Eastern Conference with 38 points.
- •Robert Lewandowski has recorded five goals and two assists in eight appearances for Chicago.
- •Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami with 18 goals and 12 assists this season.
- 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Messi sets up Inter Miami equalizer after early Lewandowski strike
- 4:09 AMESPN Soccer — Miami rallies for draw after Lewandowski goal in front of record Fire crowd
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Fire to take on Inter Miami at Soldier Field Wednesday; Messi expected to play
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Lewandowski vs. Messi: Chicago Fire host Inter Miami in marquee match
"Lionel Messi set up Casemiro's equalizer as Inter Miami earned a 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire despite Robert Lewandowski's early strike. Poland striker Lewandowski fired the hosts into a 10th-minute lead at Soldier Field as he volleyed in Andrew Gutman's cross from the left.
"Inter Miami and Lionel Messi rallied from a goal down at Soldier Field in Chicago for a 1-1 draw against Robert Lewandowski and the Fire in front of 63,094 fans, besting the club's home attendance record set last season in the same matchup.
"By Jaime UribarriGlobal legends clash Wednesday night when Robert Lewandowski and Chicago Fire FC welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF in a marquee match between Eastern Conference elite.How to wa...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:33 AMMessi sets up Inter Miami equalizer after early Lewandowski strike
Lionel Messi set up Casemiro's equalizer as Inter Miami earned a 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire despite Robert Lewandowski's early strike. Poland striker Lewandowski fired the hosts into a 10th-minute lead at Soldier Field as he volleyed in Andrew Gutman's cross from the left.
- ESPN SoccerSep 10, 2026, 4:09 AMMiami rallies for draw after Lewandowski goal in front of record Fire crowd
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi rallied from a goal down at Soldier Field in Chicago for a 1-1 draw against Robert Lewandowski and the Fire in front of 63,094 fans, besting the club's home attendance record set last season in the same matchup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:36 PMChicago Fire to take on Inter Miami at Soldier Field Wednesday; Messi expected to play
There is prime time soccer at Chicago's Soldier Field Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:11 PMLewandowski vs. Messi: Chicago Fire host Inter Miami in marquee match
By Jaime UribarriGlobal legends clash Wednesday night when Robert Lewandowski and Chicago Fire FC welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF in a marquee match between Eastern Conference elite.How to wa...
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