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Back in lineup Acosta (registered one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Acosta made his return Saturday, starting right in the midfield while playing 63 minutes against RBNY. He's started off the season slow, only collecting five interceptions and five clearances in four games played, all of them coming as starts while clocking in 272 minutes of play.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scores winner on PK as Red Bulls rally to beat Fire 2-1

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored the winner on a penalty kick during first-half stoppage time as the New York Red Bulls rallied to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 at Sports Illustrated St...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire take road win streak into matchup against the New York Red Bulls

The Chicago Fire visit the New York Red Bulls aiming to prolong a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CF Montreal seeks first win of the season, visits the Chicago Fire

CF Montreal looks for its first win of the season when it visits the Chicago Fire

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kellyn Acosta on Gregg Berhalter, MLS vs. Europe and the 2026 World Cup

Chicago Fire midfielder Kellyn Acosta talks about reuniting with Gregg Berhalter in MLS and the state of the U.S. men's national team.

Kellyn Acosta on Gregg Berhalter, MLS vs. Europe and the 2026 World Cup

Trains with group Acosta (lower body) trained with the rest of the group Wednesday, according to Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net.

Impact Acosta is seeing improvements Wednesday, as he was in group training after training away from the group last week. This is good news for the midfielder after missing their past two outings. He is a regular starter when fit and will hope that he is an option for Saturday's match against Montreal.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Training away from group Acosta (lower body) was training away from the group and is not expected to be available for Saturday's game against the Whitecaps, Joe Chatz of OnTap Sports reports.

Impact Acosta has been dealing with a lower-body injury, and the fact that he's yet to return to full training suggests his chances of playing this weekend are slim to none. Acosta's place in the lineup could be taken by Mauricio Pineda.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower body injury Acosta (lower body) is out for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Acosta will not make the call after being forced off last match, as he has been listed as out. A timetable for his return is up in the air, with the diagnosis being a lower body injury. This will force a change, with Mauricio Pineda or Samuel Williams as a replacement.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Off after 31 minutes Acosta was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Dallas due to injury.

Impact Acosta left the match after 31 minutes, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Mauricio Pineda. The extent of Acosta's injury should be determined in the buildup to next Saturday's trip to Toronto.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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

MARCH 16, 2024 • 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, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE