Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, including the winner, in his home debut for the Fire, helping them beat Charlotte 2-1 on Saturday at Soldier Field.
Lewandowski, who made the move from FC Barcelona in a two-year deal with Chicago, equalized in the 20th minute off a screamer from outside the box that tied the game at 1.
He connected on his second goal of the night in the 68th minute with a go-ahead shot to the bottom left corner to seal the win for the Fire (9-6-2), who played their first home match in over two months.
Pep Biel gave Charlotte (7-7-4) an early lead with a shot from the right side of the box on an assist from Idan Toklomati.
Charlotte pushed for an equalizer late and earned a corner in stoppage time, but Chicago held on to preserve the one-goal lead.
Charlotte entered the match unbeaten in its last two games, but dropped its third straight against the Fire.
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