Robert Lewandowski’s late goal propelled the Chicago Fire to a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Sunday in Commerce City, Colorado. The Fire secured the win with the Polish striker’s decisive score in the 74th minute, breaking a 2-2 deadlock.

Lewandowski, who entered as a second-half substitute, maneuvered past three defenders before converting a pass from Philip Zinckernagel to register his first goal in nine games. He also contributed an assist on Chicago’s fourth goal, played by Jonathan Bamba.

Bamba had a standout performance for the Fire, scoring two goals, while Puso Dithejane added another. With the win, Chicago improved to 16-10-7 in the regular season, accumulating 55 points. The Fire had already secured a playoff berth two weeks prior to the match.

Colorado scored first when Morgan Whittaker finished off a pass from Georgi Minoungou in the 22nd minute, marking Whittaker’s third consecutive game with a goal. The Rapids, who held a 10-match unbeaten streak at home before this loss, are now 12-14-7 with 43 points, sitting eighth in the Western Conference with two games remaining.

Chicago equalized in the 41st minute, setting up an intense second half. Despite Colorado’s efforts to regain the lead, Lewandowski’s strike tipped the balance, followed by additional goals from Bamba and Dithejane that sealed the victory for the Fire.