Robert Lewandowski is set to join Major League Soccer and says he is excited about providing a major boost for the Chicago Fire. The 37-year-old forward signs a two-year contract with the club and prepares for the move after his playing contract in Europe ends. According to accounts of his remarks at an introductory news conference at the Fire’s training facility, Lewandowski had decided not to remain in Europe once his deal with Barcelona was due to expire in May. He says he could not picture himself with a club other than Barcelona in the period leading up to that change, which led to the next step coming outside Europe. He also acknowledges the move from Europe to the United States is not straightforward, but he characterizes the transition as an opportunity he and the club are looking forward to. The reports present the move as a new chapter for Lewandowski after his time with Barcelona and as the latest major signing for Chicago in the MLS season.