Orlando City faces Chicago Fire with Griezmann and Lewandowski in action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Orlando City hosts the Chicago Fire on August 19 in a key MLS matchup. Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski are expected to play pivotal roles for their respective teams. Griezmann aims to elevate Orlando's attack, which struggles with consistency, while Lewandowski seeks to enhance Chicago's playoff position. Both players joined their teams after the World Cup and have already made significant contributions, with Griezmann scoring and assisting in his initial matches and Lewandowski netting goals in his debut appearances. The match is crucial for Orlando's playoff hopes as they currently sit 10th in the Eastern Conference.
- •Griezmann has one goal and one assist in MLS so far.
- •Lewandowski scored twice in his home debut and has three total goals.
- •Orlando sits 10th in the East with 21 points, Chicago is third with 32 points.
- •Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm ET at Inter&Co Stadium.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Griezmann vs Lewandowski: European icons meet in crucial Orlando City–Chicago Fire clash
"Orlando City hosts the Chicago Fire on Wednesday in one of the marquee matchups of the MLS season. Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski headline the action at Inter&Co Stadium, with kickoff set fo...
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