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Thomas Müller’s Robert Lewandowski reunion finally arrives as Vancouver Whitecaps visit Chicago Fire

The Thomas Müller-Robert Lewandowski reunion that was supposed to headline the Vancouver Whitecaps’ return from the 2026 World Cup break will finally happen Tuesday night. The Whitecaps travel to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Fire in a match that…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:31 AM
Thomas Müller’s Robert Lewandowski reunion finally arrives as Vancouver Whitecaps visit Chicago Fire
Key Things to Know
  • Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski will face each other as the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Chicago Fire.
  • The match was rescheduled to October 6 after Canadian wildfire smoke forced a postponement in July.
  • Lewandowski is available after a UEFA suspension freed him from international duty with Poland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Bayern Munich teammates Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski are set to face each other on Tuesday night when the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. The fixture was originally scheduled for July 16 but was postponed due to wildfire smoke. Lewandowski is available to feature after a UEFA suspension for Poland allowed him to return to the United States early.

Lewandowski has recorded seven goals and two assists in 14 appearances for Chicago since joining from FC Barcelona in July. Meanwhile, Müller and Western Conference leaders Vancouver enter the match starting a challenging regular-season finish where seven of their remaining eight matches are away from home.

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