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Leeds beats Liverpool 4-2 in lively Chicago friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:23 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Leeds beats Liverpool 4-2 in lively Chicago friendly

Summary

Leeds topped Liverpool 4-2 during a pre-season friendly in Chicago, concluding Liverpool’s USA tour. Liverpool initially dominated, with Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz scoring in the first half. After halftime, Leeds responded with four quick goals, led by contributions from Harry Wilson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Head coach Andoni Iraola reflected on the match's lessons despite the result, highlighting aspects the team learned in both halves. Jeremie Frimpong was substituted due to fatigue but is not expected to be injured.

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•Leeds leads Liverpool 4-2 in a pre-season friendly.
•Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz scored for Liverpool in the first half.
•Leeds scored four goals in the second half, including from Aaronson and Calvert-Lewin.
•Andoni Iraola emphasized learning from the match despite the result.
•Jeremie Frimpong was substituted due to fatigue but likely is not injured.

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8:23 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds defeat 'the most useful friendly we played' - Iraola

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Liverpool concluded their three-match pre-season tour of the USA with an eventful 4-2 defeat by Leeds in Chicago. The Reds dominated the first-half, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz impressing on their respective returns from their post-World Cup holidays. Defender Luke Chambers - who spent last season on loan at Charlton - put Andoni Iraola's side in front, before Wirtz doubled the scoring by finishing off a fine team move.
— Yahoo Sports

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