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Another decent season Acosta recorded 27 starts in 34 appearances during the 2024 season with Chicago.

Impact Acosta finished his first full season with Chicago, which is his fourth MLS team of his career. He had a solid campaign with three goals and to assists while averaging about 2.5 crosses a game, collecting 48 tackles and 30 interceptions. The veteran midfielder signed on to a three year deal as he is set to play the second year of his contract in 2025.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal since May in loss Acosta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Acosta scored his third goal of the season and his first since May. His single shot on target was the first in six matches from three shots. With three goals, this matches his best MLS season for goals, which he also hit three in 2017 and 2022.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Acosta had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Acosta entered the match in the 72nd minute and set up Georgios Koutsias in the 75th for the game winning goal. The assist was the second over the last three appearances for Acosta who has become a more sporadic starter for the club over the past few months.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off the bench against Inter Miami Acosta assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Acosta replaced Federico Navarro in the 60th minute and provided the assist for Georgios Koutsias's goal in the 82nd minute. Acosta also created two chances and made a tackle. This marked his first goal involvement since scoring against D.C. United in May.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses, three corners Acosta attempted four crosses (one accurate) and three corners during the Fire's 1-0 loss Sunday at San Jose. He also received a yellow card.

Impact This summer has been relatively quiet for Acosta, but it is not progressing without a valiant effort from the midfielder. Since June, he has created five chances along among his 13 crosses (four accurate) and 11 corners across six appearances for the Fire.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer in draw Acosta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Acosta finished a great combination play that leveled the scoring in the 53rd minute Saturday. The central midfielder scored his second goal in the current campaign while adding to his tallies of 16 shots (five on target) and eight chances created in 15 matches. He bounced back to the starting lineup after one substitute performance, but he took no corner kicks for the second time in a row.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Kellyn Acosta In the vast landscape of American soccer, Kellyn Acosta's journey is a testament to the power of diversity and heritage. Born in Plano, Texa...

MAY 17 • USSOCCER.COM

Tallies 10 crosses in loss Acosta generated one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus New England Revolution.

Impact Acosta was one of his team's most productive players, mainly due to his set piece duties in a 90-minute performance. He delivered a season-high 10 crosses and six corner kicks, and tied his best mark with four interceptions. However, he may lose set pieces in future matchups with Xherdan Shaqiri back from a leg injury.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, interceptions Acosta took an off target shot, crossed five times inaccurately, created two chances and made two interceptions during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Acosta was held off the scoresheet, but led Chicago in both crosses and interceptions in the match. The midfielder has taken five shots, created four chances and crossed 19 times over his last three matches as the primary corner kick taker for Chicago.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five crosses Acosta generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New England Revolution.

Impact Acosta has logged five crosses in each of his last three appearances. But unlike his previous appearance, when the defensive midfielder recorded more than three accurate crosses, none of them were accurate Saturday. It marked the second time in three appearances where Acosta logged five crosses, but none of them were accurate. Ideally for him and the Fire, that will not be a regular occurrence this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kellyn Acosta elevates Chicago Fire | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Kellyn Acosta cast his fate to the wind... and was rewarded with a game-winning goal for the ages.

MARCH 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores late winner Acosta scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-3 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Acosta collected the ball from Chris Brady and scored a 99th minute winner from the halfway line aided by the uneven wind. This was Acosta's first goal contribution of this season. He recorded the most crosses in the game, created two chances and recorded four interceptions and two tackles.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Acosta sends Chicago Fire FC to late 4-3 victory over CF Montreal Kellyn Acosta scored from beyond midfield at the 99th minute on a misplayed ball by the keeper and Chicago Fire FC completed a stunning 4-3...

MARCH 16 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Windy City miracle! Kellyn Acosta caps wild Chicago comeback | MLSSoccer.com Wind assisted? Maybe yes, maybe no.

MARCH 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kellyn Acosta launches Fire to wild win over CF Montreal Kellyn Acosta delivered a wind-aided, tie-breaking goal from midfield in the final moments of second-half stoppage time as the Chicago Fire...

MARCH 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

CRAZIEST GOAL EVER!?! 😱 Kellyn Acosta Scores Windy City Game-Winning Goal from Midfield!

MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

Five crosses in loss Acosta had five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Acosta started again Saturday and assumed a new role as he took four of his side's five corner kicks. He also recorded a season-high five crosses, won one tackle and intercepted two passes before he was subbed off in the 89th minute for Federico Navarro. If he continues to feature in set piece situations, his upside will increase significantly.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in first start Acosta registered two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Acosta made his first start since joining Chicago in the offseason and had a quiet performance. He recorded two off-target shots and one inaccurate cross on the attack as the entire Fire attack failed to get anything going outside of Xherdan Shaqiri's penalty. He also won one tackle and was shown a yellow card before being subbed off in the 75th minute for Federico Navarro.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Chicago Acosta has signed with the Chicago Fire out of free agency, his new club announced Wednesday.

Impact Acosta will be keeping his talents in the MLS for another couple of seasons, having inked a deal with Chicago until 2026 after spending the past two seasons with LAFC. He has now played 252 MLS contests, notching 18 goals and 25 assists in his 11 years in the League. He was a regular starter with LAFC last season, and should come into Chicago expecting to gain around the same amount of time on the field, as he is one of the better box to box midfielders in the League, hoping to boost the Fire to better than a 13th place finish like last campaign.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire reportedly nearing deal with USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta

Kellyn Acosta is staying in Major League soccer with the Chicago Fire, according to multiple reports.

FEBRUARY 7

Chicago Fire reportedly nearing deal with USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta

Busy in playoffs Acosta started the final four matches of the 2023 playoffs and made 29 appearances total.

Impact Acosta was in and out of the starting XI throughout the season but when it mattered the most in the playoffs he was a big part of the starting XI. The midfielder didn't get on the scoresheet in 2023, which is less than ideal, but he should still come into some sort of role in 2024.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC hopes to end longest season in MLS history with another Cup title

LAFC hosts the Houston Dynamo on Saturday in the Western Conference final, which will be its 52nd match of 2023 across all competitions.

DECEMBER 1, 2023

LAFC hopes to end longest season in MLS history with another Cup title

Corner role continues Acosta recorded five crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Acosta had five crosses, all coming from corners, in another busy showing during the win. The midfielder has been a major piece of the starting XI and his role on set-pieces is giving him a solid floor moving forward. Acosta and LAFC will move on to the second round of the MLS Cup playoffs after sweeping Vancouver.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Minnesota Acosta is not in the match day squad to face Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Acosta misses out on Wednesday's match as expected as he continues to recover from a lower body inury. Mateusz Bogusz starts in central midfield in Acosta's absence.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Acosta (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Minnesota United.

Impact Acosta is listed as questionable after coming off in the 34th minute against Real Salt Lake with a lower body injury. Mateusz Bogusz is expected to start against Minnesota if Acosta is not fit to play.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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