American fans give up Thanksgiving to travel to World Cup
Moving the World Cup from its usual June/July slot to November/December likely caused some American fans to skip the trip to QatarNOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Who is Kellyn Acosta? Inside the USMNT World Cup roster
Fresh off of winning the MLS Cup, Kellyn Acosta will travel to Qatar for the World Cup, Laken Litman writes.NOVEMBER 21, 2022
US World Cup team starts arriving in Qatar ahead of training
The first part of the U.S. World Cup team has arrived in QatarNOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT World Cup Roster: Gregg Berhalter explains 'heartbreaking' omissions
Ricardo Pepi, Jordan Pefok and Ricardo Pepi were among those left off of the USMNT's World Cup roster.NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Pepi, Steffen left off US World Cup roster, Ream, Wright on
The U.S. World Cup roster had some surprises: Ricardo Pepi was left off along with Zack Steffen, Paul Arriola and Jordan PefokNOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT World Cup Prediction: Staff picks for 26-man roster
The USMNT's World Cup roster will be revealed on Wednesday; here's what FOX Sports' soccer experts think it will look like.NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Scores free kick in Cup Final Acosta scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 3-3 (3-0 after penalties) victory against the Union in the MLS Cup Final. He also made a block, a clearance and won one o...
Impact Acosta opened the scoring in Saturday's final directly from a free kick, though in fairness it did take a wicked deflection from the wall. The 27-year-old finishes his first season in Los Angeles with three goals and four assists -- his most prolific campaign ever in MLS -- across 35 appearances (31 starts) in midfield, not to mention the MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield trophies.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday
Philadelphia sports fans came up empty the last time two teams from the City of Brotherly Love competed for a title at the same timeNOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'It is a tense time': World Cup turnaround carries injury risk
The timing of this year’s World Cup has allowed no room for either error or mishap, with the MLS Cup final falling just a couple weeks befor...NOVEMBER 2, 2022
USMNT Stock Watch: McKennie injury puts pressure on midfield reserves
With Weston McKennie now a question mark for the World Cup, the USMNT's midfield reserves might have to step up, Doug McIntyre writes.NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Gaga Slonina included in US pre-World Cup training camp
Chelsea-bound goalkeeper Gaga Slonina is among nine players from eliminated teams in Major League Soccer invited to fitness training by the U.S. Soccer Federation ahead of the nati...OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creates three chances in win Acosta took a shot and created three chances in Thursday's 3-2 Western Conference semifinal victory against the Galaxy. He also made a block, a clearance and an interception in the...
Impact Acosta played well on both sides of the ball Thursday as LAFC took down their El Trafico rivals in a tight postseason game. Next up will be the Western Conference Final against the winner of Sunday's all-Texas affair between Austin and Dallas.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLS powerhouse LAFC hopes to avoid Dodger Blues in playoffs
Los Angeles FC spent most of this year atop the Major League Soccer standingsOCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT Stock Watch: Gio Renya, Antonee Robinson return from injury
The USMNT's World Cup roster is starting to take shape with star players returning from injury. Doug McIntyre recaps the week in club soccer...OCTOBER 12, 2022
Records assist in win Acosta took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Timbers. He also made two clearances and won one of three tackles in the match.
Impact Acosta set up Carlos Vela's opener Sunday for his fourth assist of the season, which is a new personal best in MLS for the 27-year-old.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
USMNT Stock Watch: Did anyone help their case against Japan, Saudi Arabia?
Coming off two disappointing friendlies, very few players helped their cases for the World Cup, Doug McIntyre writes.SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
US World Cup worries grow, 0-0 draw vs Saudis in last tuneup
The United States ended its World Cup tuneup matches in unimpressive fashion, playing a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia at Murcia, SpainSEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US missing many starters ahead of World Cup warmup vs Japan
Gregg Berhalter’s U.S. roster as the World Cup approaches is as notable for its absences as for those set to play in Friday’s warmup against Japan at Düsseldorf, GermanySEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT Stock Watch: Is there still hope for Jordan Pefok?
Doug McIntyre checks in on the USMNT player pool ahead of their World Cup warmup friendlies.SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Carter-Vickers, Richards to miss US World Cup warmups
Defenders Cameron Carter-Vickers and Chris Richards will miss the United States’ last two World Cup warmup matches because of injuriesSEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT September Roster: Biggest snubs and surprises
The USMNT released their roster for their World Cup warmup window on Wednesday. Doug McIntyre goes over the biggest snubs and surprises.SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Sargent, Pepi, Ferreira on US roster for World Cup warmups
Josh Sargent is back on the U.S. roster for the first time in a year, picked at forward along with Ricardo Pepi and Jesús Ferreira for the Americans’ final two World Cup warmup mat...SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Third assist of season Acosta had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing ten times (one accurate), creating three chances and blocking two shots during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Minnesota.
Impact Acosta set up Carlos Vela in the 64th minute assisting the game tying goal for LAFC. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder as he led LAFC in crosses, chances created and blocks in the draw.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
