LUCIANO ACOSTA NEWS

Ends campaign scoreless Acosta recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Acosta had failed to score a goal in the last four matches to end the season on a scoreless drought. Nevertheless, he's been able to live up post MLS MVP winner from 2023, starting 32 times in 35 appearances, collecting 14 goals with 17 assists while averaging about 2.6 shots, 3.4 chances created and 4.8 crosses per game, continuing to make him one of the best attackers in the league. Acosta is guaranteed to return for 2025 after signing a three year contract at the end of 2023.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against NYCFC Acosta assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Monday's 1-0 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Acosta is keeping up with his MVP season, totaling three goals and two assists in the last six matches. He is currently at 14 goals and 17 assists in 33 MLS games, already surpassing his assist total from 2023, while also hitting career highs in both chances created and crosses total with 115 and 163.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta, Yamin Asad, Roman Celentano help Cincinnati hold off NYCFC 1-0 in playoff opener

Luciano Acosta picked up an assist on Yamin Asad’s first career postseason goal and Roman Celentano made it stand up as FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 1-0 in the opener of a b...

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 MLS Landon Donovan MVP Award Finalists Revealed Inter Miami and Luciano Acosta headline the MLS MVP finalists.

OCTOBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Plays well in defeat Acosta scored a goal while taking six shots (one on goal), crossing seven times (three accurate) and creating five chances during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Orlando.

Impact Acosta found the back of the net in the 45th minute scoring Cincinnati's lone goal while leading the team in shots, crosses and chances created. The attacker has a goal involvement in four straight matches to go along with 14 shots, 18 chances created and 25 crosses over that timeframe.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in penalty Acosta scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Acosta was able to connect on a penalty kick for his 13th goal of the season. This adds on to his 16 assists, and is only two away from tying his goal contributor high from his MVP campaign in 2023. This also includes two goals with one assist on 11 shots (four on target), 24 crosses (10 accurate) and 19 chances created in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Acosta assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Acosta was credited with an assist in Luca Orellano's goal, but the talented playmaker simply gave the ball to the midfielder, who tried his luck from long range and was fortunate to find the back of the net. Acosta continues to post MVP-level numbers for Cincinnati since he's recorded 12 goals and 16 assists on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal Acosta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Acosta earned his first goal contribution in some time Saturday, finding the back of the net in the ninth minute off of a Luca Orellano assist. This was his first goal contribution in four appearances and his first since mid-July, as now has 27 on the season. This leaves him only four off from the incredible 31 he registered last season, having four games left in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses and three shots in win Acosta registered three shots (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Acosta created a total of four chances as he helped his side to victory. None of his chances created or shots ended in a goal. In his last eight matches he has taken a total of 12 shots, a total he well surpassed with 18 in the three games before this.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in draw Acosta recorded two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Acosta did not record a single shot in Saturday's goalless draw, however he did create two chances. He has now gone three consecutive matches without a goal contribution, his longest drought of the season. He was subbed off in the 94th minute for Gerardo Valenzuela.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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