Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Liverpool blow two-goal lead as Leeds win in Chicago
Early goals weren't enough as Leeds stormed back with a dominant second-half display.
Liverpool
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Liverpool 2-4 Leeds
Scorers
Luke Chambers, Florian Wirtz; Dominic Calvert-Lewin (2), Joe Rodon, Sean Longstaff
Venue
Chicago (NFL side Chicago Bears' home)
What happened. Liverpool led 2-0 through early goals from Luke Chambers and Florian Wirtz, but Leeds scored four after half-time to win 4-2 in Chicago.
- Leeds' comeback was sparked by half-time introductions including Calvert-Lewin.
- Two American football-style throw-ins led to Leeds goals.
- Liverpool's defensive frailties were exposed, with Jeremie Frimpong limping off.
Liverpool's set-piece defending remains a concern ahead of the new season.
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