Leeds United tops Liverpool 4-2 in preseason friendly in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Leeds United defeated Liverpool 4-2 during a preseason friendly held at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 2, 2026. Liverpool started strong with early goals from Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz. However, Leeds responded with four unanswered goals, including a hat trick from Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Despite a promising first half, Liverpool could not maintain their lead as they transitioned younger players into the game. The match concluded Liverpool's American preseason tour.
- •Liverpool scored first with two goals in the first half.
- •Leeds turned the match around in the second half with four goals.
- •Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a hat trick for Leeds.
- •The friendly was part of Liverpool's preseason activities in the U.S.
- •The match showcased several young players for both teams.
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