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MLS resumes Thursday; Lewandowski debut, Apple TV streams worldwide

7/16/2026

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MLS Resumes

MLS resumes play on Thursday, July 16, 2026 after a six-week World Cup pause.
Apple TV streams every MLS match in over 100 countries and regions with no blackouts.
A record 45 MLS players from 22 clubs and 17 nations competed in the World Cup, including eight for the United States.
Chicago Fire signed Robert Lewandowski and will host Vancouver Whitecaps on July 16, pitting him against former Bayern teammate Thomas Müller.

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Lewandowski Joins MLS

Robert Lewandowski left Barcelona after scoring 119 goals in 191 games, including 42 in 2024-25.
He leaves Europe as the third-highest Champions League scorer with 109 goals and over 700 career goals.
At 37, he must adapt to MLS’s demanding travel, chaotic games and a longer, more physical schedule.
Chicago’s large Polish community is expected to fill Soldier Field, helping the Fire become a major city sports draw.

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MLS Resumes

MLS resumes play on Thursday, July 16, 2026 after a six-week World Cup pause.
Apple TV streams every MLS match in over 100 countries and regions with no blackouts.
A record 45 MLS players from 22 clubs and 17 nations competed in the World Cup, including eight for the United States.
Chicago Fire signed Robert Lewandowski and will host Vancouver Whitecaps on July 16, pitting him against former Bayern teammate Thomas Müller.

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