KELLYN ACOSTA NEWS

Suffers strain Acosta suffered a strain injury and was forced to subbed out in the 34th minute of Monday's 1-0 loss versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Acosta's match ended early after picking up a strain during Sunday's loss. He's started the last six matches in a row, generating 10 crosses (two accurate) and 17 tackles (10 won) in that span. If he has to sit out, then Mateusz Bogusz could be set to replace him in the lineup for Wednesday's clash with Minnesota.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five tackles Acosta recorded five tackles (three won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact In the last 11 matches, Acosta has started nine of them, recording 20 tackles (12 won) and 21 crosses (six accurate). He has yet to score or assist in 22 games overall in league play.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides four crosses Acosta recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Acosta lead the team in crosses as he whipped in four (two accurate) in Saturday's draw. This was the American's fourth game starting since his hamstring injury and it was definitely his most efficient performance since his return. He played well from box to box as he contributed one shot, two chances created and four crosses in the attacking end and one tackle, two interceptions and a clearance in the defensive end. The 27-year-old is still eyeing his first goal contribution of the year and will have to pick up productivity if he wants to match last seasons tally of seven.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off bench in return Acosta (lower body) made one interception and drew one foul after coming off the bench during Saturday's 2-0 loss against FC Dallas.

Impact Acosta returned to the team after missing six weeks, being brought as part of a double halftime substitution but couldn't provide any statistical impact as he's still trying to regain his ideal match fit. The quick turnaround between this game and Tuesday's derby against LA Galaxy is the only thing that could prevent the midfielder from keep getting playing time as he didn't show any signs of pain during his comeback.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return to bench Acosta (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's trip to Dallas.

Impact Acosta is back on the bench Saturday after spending eight matches on the sideline with the injury. He's been a game-time call for over a month as well but has finally passed the late fitness tests to return to the first team.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains uncertain Acosta (lower body) is a game-time call for Wednesday's clash with Seattle, according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Acosta is questionable for a third match in a row as he continues to deal with a lower body injury. The midfielder started eight times in 10 appearances before picking up the injury and could return to a starting role when deemed fully fit.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Acosta (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Acosta is back on the injury report and is questionable once more as he continues to make his way back from a lower body injury. The midfielder has missed four matches in a row but would likely return to the starting XI if able to pass the late fitness tests.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains uncertain for Wednesday Acosta (lower body) is once again listed as questionable in LAFC's injury report for the midweek clash against the Dynamo.

Impact Acosta has missed four consecutive MLS games with this lower body injury, though he did feature in the CONCACAF Champions League Final which occurred in the middle of that run. He'll once again face a fitness test in order to be available against Houston on Wednesday.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for weekend Acosta's status for Saturday's clash against the Dynamo is uncertain due to a lower body injury, according to LAFC's injury report for the match.

Impact Acosta missed Wednesday's draw with Atlanta with this injury, and he'll once again be a game time decision for the Houston match this weekend.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Acosta (lower body) is absent from the LAFC injury report for Saturday's trip to Houston.

Impact Acosta is removed from the injury report despite missing Wednesday's scoreless draw with Atlanta. The midfielder has now missed three MLS matches in a row so a full return to action is unlikely. That said when fit Acosta has been a consistent part of the starting XI with 10 appearances (eight starts) in the MLS.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Acosta is back on the injury list against after starting Sunday's CCL Final loss to Leon. If he is not fit to start, the Illie Sanchez, Jose Cifuentes and Stipe Biuk are expected to lineup in the midfield with Timothy Tillman also questionable with a lower body injury.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts CCL Final Acosta (lower body) started and played the full 90 minutes of Sunday's CONCACAF Champions League Final defeat against Leon.

Impact Acosta has missed LAFC's last two league games with a lower body injury, but he was fit enough to play the entire second leg of the continental final in midfield at the weekend and should remain available for selection in Wednesday's MLS match against Atlanta United.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Kansas City Acosta (lower body) will miss Wednesday's clash against Sporting KC with the injury he picked up against RSL last weekend, according to LAFC's injury report.

Impact Acosta had to come off early in last weekend's win over Salt Lake after suffering this injury, and he will not be available to feature on Wednesday. Jose Cifuentes is likely to replace him alongside Ilie Sanchez and Timothy Tillman in midfield.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs out with injury Acosta was forced to sub off in the 19th minute of Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake with an apparent injury.

Impact Acosta's game ended early after suffering an undisclosed in the first 20 minutes of the match Saturday. He was replaced by Jose Cifuentes, who will likely start Wednesday if Acosta does not recover in time.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira's goal gives US 1-1 exhibition tie against Mexico

Jesús Ferreira scored in the 81st minute on a counterattack that began after a Carlos Rodríguez’s shot hit the crossbar, giving the United States a 1-1 tie against Mexico in an exh...

APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergiño Dest released by AC Milan for US-Mexico exhibition

Dest has been an unused reserve with AC Milan for the past three months.

APRIL 12, 2023

Creates two chances in win Acosta took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Austin FC. He also made an interception and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta has now taken a shot and created a chance in three consecutive MLS matches, and he's started all six of LAFC's league games this season in midfield.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in two crosses Acosta took one shot (on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colorado.

Impact Acosta was held off the scoresheet as neither team could find the back of the net on Saturday. The midfielder's two crosses upped his season total to a team-high 22 as he remains in search of his first goal involvement through five matches.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Portland Acosta took two shots (one on target) and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 season-opening victory against the Timbers. He also made two clearances and an interception in th...

Impact Acosta played well on both sides of the ball to begin the 2023 campaign on Saturday, though Portland gave his side a scare with a second-half comeback that came up just short.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS opens 28th season, build up to World Cup starts now

Major League Soccer is embarking on its 28th season with a new team in St. Louis City and a new media deal with Apple TV

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker Zimmerman headlines USMNT's first post-World Cup roster

The United States men's national team's first roster of 2023 features five holdovers from the 2022 World Cup roster.

JANUARY 18, 2023

Makes two tackles in win Acosta made two tackles (one won) in 25 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Iran.

Impact Acosta has played for 40 total minutes in two appearances during the group stage. So long as Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah and Tyler Adams continue to play well, Acosta isn't likely to see extended minutes come his way.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE