Chicago Fire FC

Laurens: Lewandowski joining Chicago 'great for MLS'

Chicago Fire manager Gregg Berhalter was brought to tears when thinking about son Sebastian Berhalter's first World Cup goal for the United States men's national team against Türkiye in the final group stage match.

Chicago Fire FC have completed the signing of former Barcelona and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

Chicago Fire FC and Robert Lewandowski are finalizing the details of a deal that would see the Poland striker move to MLS this summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has lauded the influence of Mbekezeli Mbokazi within the South Africa camp, insisting that the defender is already establishing himself as one of the team's leaders.

Ex-Chelsea and England captain John Terry hailed Bafana Bafana's Mbekezeli Mbokazi ahead of the World Cup.

Mbokazi was named as a starter in a team featuring Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) and Son Heung-min (LAFC) that will take on an All-Star team from Mexico's Liga MX in Charlotte, NC, on July 29.

Major League Soccer (MLS) is pretty obsessed with South Africa's players in the United States's league, judging by the excited reaction to Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Ulwethu Makhanya's selections to the national team.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi -- known back home as "TLB" -- has transitioned from newfound stardom in South Africa to becoming the bedrock of the Chicago Fire FC's defensive line.

Vancouver and Nashville are the hottest teams in MLS heading into the World Cup break, which is why they are ranked first and second in our ESPN Power Rankings.