LUCIANO ACOSTA NEWS

Available once more Acosta is available for a Sept. 14 clash with Columbus after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Acosta is one of the most important pieces of the starting XI and one of the best options in the first team. The attacking midfielder should be a consistently elite option moving forward. Acosta is up to 26 goal contributions in 25 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Montreal Acosta has picked up five yellow cards in 21 matches and is set for a one match suspension.

Impact The loss of Acosta will be huge for Cincinnati as he is having another MVP season, recording 11 goals with 15 assists, leading the league in goal contributors while also on pace for another career high campaign. His loss means that Gerardo Valenzuela is expected to start in the attacking midfield in his pace, who had only started 11 time sin 24 appearances for the club this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots off bench in loss Acosta had three off-target shots, created one chancem sent in three crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Inter Miami.

Impact Acosta was brought as part of a triple substitution at halftime and, despite not being 100% yet after the toe injury that limited him during Leagues Cup, the way his team improves with his presence is very obvious. With 11 goals and 15 assists over 25 league appearances, the attacker could be back in the starting XI once fully fit, what could be as soon as next Saturday's clash against Montreal.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to face Santos Laguna Acosta is available to play against Santos Laguna in the Leagues Cup on Friday, Laurel Pfahler of The Queen City Press reports.

Impact Head coach Pat Noonan said the star playmaker is available to face Santos Laguna and could even start if needed, which is likely to be the case in a knockout contest in this interleague tournament. Acosta is having another MVP-caliber season with Cincinnati, notching 11 goals and 15 assists across 24 league appearances (22 starts).

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leads league in assists Acosta has registered 11 goals on 64 shots and 15 assists on 81 chances created in 24 appearances (22 starts) this campaign.

Impact Acosta is having yet another high-caliber season, with the attacker having already topped his assist tally from last campaign while also leading the league in that stat, having 15 compared to the 12 from the previous season. However, he has seen a drop off in goals, only seeing 11 after registering 19 in the 2024 campaign. He is in the running to win a second straight MVP and is a solid player to rely on every week, having more goal contributions than games played this season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for All Star Game Acosta had been dealing with a toe injury to both his feet but looks to have recovered after returning Saturday during the 3-1 loss to RBNY. He is also fit for Wednesday's MLS All...

Impact Acosta has picked up where he left off from last season as a front runner for the MLS MVP award again after recording 11 goals and 15 assists through 24 matches played. This includes four goals with six assists in the last eight games, logging in 30 crosses (12 accurate), 22 chances created and 24 shots (seven on target) in that span.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta named 2024 MLS All-Star Game Captain | MLSSoccer.com The armband isn't going anywhere.

JULY 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores against Charlotte Acosta (foot) scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was g...

Impact Acosta scored his 11th goal in the campaign just before halftime to cut Charlotte's lead to 2-1, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midifielder led Cincinnati in crosses during the match. He also received his sixth yellow card so far, though.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy doubt for Wednesday Acosta (foot) did not train Tuesday as he is questionable for Wednesday's match versus Chicago, per Pat Brennan of USA Today.

Impact Acosta could be forced to miss out Wednesday after picking up a foot injury that has limited him in training. He's been able to scored four goals with three assists in the last six matches, generating 17 shots (seven on target) and 25 crosses (11 accurate) in that span. Cincinnati may have to go with Luca Orellano in the attacking midfielder is Acosta is not fit to play against Chicago.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

MVP Power Rankings: Will FC Cincinnati star Luciano Acosta repeat? | MLSSoccer.com The MVP Power Rankings are back. That’s right, it’s an even more subjective rankings column than the regular Power Rankings. A place where v...

JULY 11 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati captain Luciano Acosta has claimed the AT&T Goal of the Matchday award for Matchday 25, earning 68.3% of the fan vote. That fo...

JULY 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores and assists in win Acosta scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and six chances created in Saturday's 6-1 victory against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Acosta scored his 10th goal in the campaign to help Cincinnati earn the easy win at home. The midfielder also logged his 15th assist during the match. He took all of their seven corner kicks in the game as well.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Acosta recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Acosta saw his first poor appearance in a while Saturday, notching a quiet two chances created and one cross in the win. His performance ended his three-match goal contributions streak. He will look to get back on the scoresheet in their next game, as he does have the third most goal contributions in MLS this season.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up a goal against New England Revolution Acosta assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against New England Revolution.

Impact Acosta set up the headed goal for Yamil Asad with a well placed corner in the 65th minute. Acosta completed three dribbles, created three chances and also made two tackles. He has been absolutely incredible with seven goal involvements in the last three games and 23 goal involvements in 19 games this season.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Acosta and Cincinnati host the New England Revolution

Luciano Acosta leads Cincinnati into a matchup with the New England Revolution fresh off of a two-goal performance against the Philadelphia Union

JUNE 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luciano Acosta delivers for FC Cincinnati | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Luciano Acosta has authored countless spectacular plays during his time with FC Cincinnati.

JUNE 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Participates in three goals in win Acosta scored two goals and assisted once from six shots and four chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Acosta set up Cincinnati's first goal with a perfect cross that was headed home by Kevin Kelsy, but he wasn't done with that sequence, as the league MVP bagged two goals as well -- one with a penalty in the 49th minute and another with a stoppage-time game-winner. Acosta is having another MVP-caliber campaign as the barometer of one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and his impact goes well beyond the numbers, but he's recorded nine goals and 13 assists across 18 appearances (17 starts).

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Banner night from reigning MVP Luciano Acosta propels Cincinnati to 4-3 victory over Union

Reigning MVP Luciano Acosta scored in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time, polishing off a two-goal night and leading FC Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia...

JUNE 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luciano Acosta scores twice, leads FC Cincinnati past Union Luciano Acosta’s brace led host FC Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.Acosta finished an excellent i...

JUNE 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Three assists in comeback win Acosta provided three assists in Saturday's 4-2 victory at San Jose Earthquakes from three chances created. He also attempted seven shots (zero on target) and three crosses.

Impact Acosta brought his assist tally to 12 for the season by connecting with Yuya Kubo three times. This was also the second time this season that he attempted seven shots, but the first time he attempted more than three, he did not have an attempt on target. In his last six games, the Argentinian has created 24 chances.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta named MLS Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati captain Luciano Acosta has been named MLS Player of the Month for May 2024.

MAY 31 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Active in the attack despite loss Acosta generated three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Nashville SC.

Impact Acosta tried to pull off some of his brilliance and bring Cincinnati back into the game after going two goals down Wednesday but couldn't help despite the great performance, notching six crosses, five chances created and three shots. He continues to be a top playmaker in MLS, now having compiled eight games with four or more chances created and 10 games with five or more crosses.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Untouchable in victory Acosta scored one goal and assisted twice from one shot and six chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Acosta did an outstanding job Saturday, contributing to all three goals Saturday. He continues to be among the best attacking players in the league, recording seven goals with nine assists. Acosta is on pace to surpass his assist total from last season, in which he provided 12 assists with 19 goals during his MVP campaign.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Can Luciano Acosta carry FC Cincinnati to another Supporters' Shield? | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Luciano Acosta: FC Cincinnati star enters elite MLS crowd | MLSSoccer.com Luciano Acosta can't stop making history.

MAY 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM