LUCIANO ACOSTA NEWS

Picks up ban Acosta created two chances and was handed a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Orlando. The yellow card earns him a suspension for a Sept. 16 trip to Philadelphia.

Impact Acosta is set to miss a crucial match with Philadelphia due to his one-match suspension. Acosta will now sit on the sideline for almost three weeks before making his return against Montreal on Sept. 20.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta named MLS Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com It's déjà vu all over again for Luciano Acosta, with FC Cincinnati's captain turning a stellar August 2023 into a second-straight MLS Player...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Team of the Matchday: FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta shows MVP credentials | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati are the first Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs-bound team, giving them prime real estate in the Team of the Matchday presented by Au...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores 13th goal Acosta scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Acosta buried his 13th goal of the season in a critical effort to tie the game at 1-1 in the 75th minute, which set the stage for his squad's late go-ahead goal, minutes later. Acosta's 13 goals on the season marks a new career high, along with his 31 shots on target.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati becomes first team to clinch MLS playoff spot behind Brandon Vazquez goal

Cincinnati became the first team to clinch an MLS playoff spot after a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Wednesday night.

AUGUST 31, 2023

Acosta and Vazquez score 5 minutes apart, Cincinnati becomes first team to clinch MLS playoff spot

Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez scored five minutes apart in the second half and Cincinnati became the first team to clinch an MLS playoff spot after a 2-1 victory over Atlanta...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brace of assists Acosta assisted twice to go with three shots (one on target), four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory over New York City FC.

Impact Acosta ups his assists total on the season to eight, putting him at 12 goals and eight assists on the season. He continues to be one of the league's most dangerous midfielders, averaging now 2.5 shots, 2.7 chances created and 3.8 crosses per game.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi's MLS Golden Boot odds on the move since Inter Miami signing

Messi's Golden Boots odds are on the move since joining Inter Miami. Find out where Leo sits on the board to win the coveted goal-scoring aw...

AUGUST 25, 2023

2023 U.S. Open Cup odds, predictions: Bettors big on Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

Messi and Miami claimed the Leagues Cup title while helping bettors win big. Can they keep cashing in? Jason McIntyre makes his picks for th...

AUGUST 23, 2023

Eight crosses in loss Acosta had eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact Acosta was held relatively at bay in Sunday's loss, as he failed to record a goal or an assist for just the second time in his past 10 matches. He still put up decent numbers though, finishing with eight crosses (one accurate), his second most in a match this season, as well as two chances created and four corners. Acosta has not gone two straight matches without a goal contribution since late April, so he is worth keeping an eye on Saturday versus New York City FC.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta named MLS Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer's top team also boasted the league's top player in July 2023, with FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta earning MLS P...

JULY 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores penalty, records assist Acosta scored a goal and assisted another one in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Nashville SC. He also won two of three tackles, and he took three shots and created five chances ove...

Impact Acosta's incredible form continued Saturday as he converted from the penalty spot and then set up the eventual game winner for Santiago Arias. Acosta has 11 goals and five assists across his last 13 league appearances since the start of May heading into the All-Star game and then the Leagues Cup.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer The fact Luciano Acosta is pursuing U.S. citizenship for professional and familial reasons made images of him at the White House more poignant.

JULY 19, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Luciano Acosta reflects on DC return for All-Star: "Always in my heart" | MLSSoccer.com WASHINGTON – He left D.C. United in 2019 “with a lot of pain,” in his own words, and today he’s starring for FC Cincinnati, the Eastern Conf...

JULY 17, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Acosta delivers, Vazquez returns, Cincinnati tops Nashville 3-1

Luciano Acosta had a goal and an assist and Aaron Boupendza scored in his first career appearance to rally FC Cincinnati to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC in a match that saw Bran...

JULY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts penalty in win Acosta scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing eight times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Acosta found the back of the net in the 80th minute, converting a penalty for Cincinnati's first goal. The forward is tied for third in the league with 11 goals and has scored twice in his last four matches while taking 17 shots, crossing 30 times and creating 17 chances over the same timeframe.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luciano Acosta named MLS captain for All-Star Game FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta will serve as team captain when the MLS All-Stars face Arsenal in the All-Star Game at Washington, D...

JULY 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Luciano Acosta named MLS captain for All-Star Game FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta will serve as team captain when the MLS All-Stars face Arsenal in the All-Star Game at Washington, D...

JULY 12, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Luciano Acosta named MLS captain for All-Star Game FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta will serve as team captain when the MLS All-Stars face Arsenal in the All-Star Game at Washington, D...

JULY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta named 2023 MLS All-Star Game Captain | MLSSoccer.com The votes are in. FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta will serve as team captain when the MLS All-Stars face Arsenal in the 2023 MLS All...

JULY 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Picks up goal and assist in draw Acosta scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and four chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Acosta was one again the hero for Cincinnati as he not only opened up the scoring for them but also assisted on the equalizer in Saturday's draw. The 29-year-old continues to be a constant terror on the field for opposing defenses as he picked up his 16th and 17th goal contributions of the year. Over the past five games the attacking midfielder has three goals and four assists.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliance continues Acosta assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against New England Revolution.

Impact Acosta got back on the scoresheet for his 15th goal contribution of 2023, including two assists Saturday. The attacking midfielder has kept himself right in the conversation as an MVP candidate and has been brilliantly creative in 2023. Acosta has earned four goal contributions in his past three matches, while creating 15 chances.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT's Zimmerman, Morris highlight MLS All-Star roster

USMNT's Walker Zimmerman joins reigning league MVP Hany Mukhtar and other MLS stars on the Major League Soccer All-Star Game's 26-player ros...

JUNE 27, 2023

Takes seven shots in loss Acosta took seven shots (two on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against D.C. United. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta wasn't able to extend his scoring streak to a fifth consecutive game on Saturday, but it wasn't for lack of trying as he remained hugely dangerous to D.C. from attacking midfield despite his team's disappointing performance overall. He's averaging 2.8 shots (1.4 on target) and 2.8 chances created per 90 minutes in MLS this season, and his nine goals rank sixth in the league.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in win Acosta scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Acosta scored a goal and recorded an assist Wednesday, marking his fourth straight match with a goal. He took three shots (two on target), created three chances, recorded four crosses (all inaccurate), took four corners and drew two fouls in his 89 minutes of action.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE