Smoke Delays Lewandowski MLS Debut as Fire–Whitecaps Postponed to October
TL;DR
Chicago Fire–Vancouver Whitecaps, set to feature Robert Lewandowski in his MLS debut, was postponed to Oct. 6 due to very unhealthy to hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke; Illinois declared an Air Pollution Action Day and outdoor activities were limited. The postponement also frames a Berhalter family angle as Gregg Berhalter coaches against his son Sebastian; several other MLS games remained on the schedule.
- Chicago Fire vs. Vancouver postponed due to smoke, air quality; Lewandowski’s MLS debut delayed - The Athletic The New York Times
- Chicago Fire FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC Match at Soldier Field Rescheduled Due to Air Quality Conditions chicagofirefc.com
- Chicago Fire game today: Is it still on despite wildfire smoke? FOX 32 Chicago
- Strike While It's Hot: Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Preview MIR97 Media
- Chicago Fire FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Where to Watch, Live Stream & Kick-Off Time | MLS | Goal.com US Goal.com
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