LUCIANO ACOSTA NEWS

Leader in multiple stats Acosta crossed three times inaccurately, created a chance and made three tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Acosta was held off the scoresheet as Cincinnati found just one goal on Saturday. The midfielder didn't take a shot but led Cincinnati in crosses, chances created and tackles in the draw.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances in draw Acosta created five chances from six crosses (one accurate) and took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atlanta United.

Impact Acosta couldn't record an assist but he kept up his impressive work with a 17th chance created over his last three games. With both Brenner and Brandon Vazquez among the goals, expect Acosta to match their production step-for-step.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Acosta logged one assist and one secondary assist on four chances created during Saturday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Acosta has kept up his fine form after returning from suspension and injury as he's recorded two assists in his last two matches. With Brenner and Brandon Vazquez in front of him, Acosta should be one of the top attacking options down the stretch.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Acosta is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Philadelphia.

Impact Acosta returns from a leg injury that forced him off early in Cincinnati's previous match. The midfielder starts just behind the strike partnership for Cincinatti's MLS clash with Philadelphia.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Acosta (lower leg) was removed from the Cincinnati injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with Philadelphia Union.

Impact Acosta was removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash with Philadelphia as he looks to make his way back from a minor lower leg injury. The midfielder is a consistent starter and figures to be straight back in the starting XI on Saturday.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Acosta (lower leg) was in full training with FC Cincinnati on Tuesday, Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press reports, and he was doing extra running by himself afterwards.

Impact Acosta left late on Saturday with a knock on his leg, but as of now it doesn't seem likely that he will have to miss any additional game time due to this injury.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist, leaves late Acosta logged one assist from seven chances created on six crosses (five accurate) and left with a potential lower leg problem during Saturday's 4-4 draw with Inter Miami.

Impact Acosta overcame a knee injury while he was suspended over the last couple of weeks but this time dealt with problems in another place.There aren't many more players who can raise the potential of their team as much as Acosta, so getting him fit will be an important storyline in the coming month.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Live updates | Luciano Acosta returns to captain FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami CF The match was Acosta's first since his three-match suspension.

JULY 31, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Trains fully Acosta was a full participant in Thursday's training session, according to Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press.

Impact Acosta had trained inside during Wednesday's session but is back and should be fine for Saturday's trip to Inter Miami. It's unclear what the issue was but he's back after a three-match suspension and getting him back in the starting lineup will be a big boost for a team that's winless in its last six games.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Acosta (undisclosed) was training individually Wednesday, according to Pat Brennan of USA Today.

Impact Acosta was training individually Wednesday, it's not clear what the issue is for the midfielder but it would be a major blow for Cincinnati if he were to miss Saturday's trip to Miami. Acosta currently has six goals and six assists in MLS during the 2022 campaign.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Inter Miami Acosta (suspension) will be available for Saturday's match versus Inter Miami.

Impact Acosta is finally free of his three-match suspension and will be eager to get back on the pitch after getting one goal and four assists from his last four appearances (three starts). He's already with six goals and six assists this season and is very close to the pace for a career year.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez leads the Columbus Crew against Cincinnati

Cucho Hernandez leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Cincinnati following a two-goal showing against D.C

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta suspended for incident with referee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one suspension and several fines after Week 19 of the 2022 season. Luciano Acosta suspended, fined...

JULY 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Rivalry Week concludes with a bang highlighted by Ohio Derby

Doug McIntyre reports on the Rivalry Week matchups, MLS players who could get USMNT camp invites and the D.C. United shakeup.

JULY 15, 2022

Suspension extended by MLS Acosta has been suspended an additional two games after making contact with a referee late in last weekend's draw against the Red Bulls, MLS' disciplinary committee announced Frida...

Impact Acosta received a straight red card for the incident, and has already served one suspension in the mid-week draw with Vancouver, but he will now have to miss Cincinnati's next two games against Columbus and Nashville as well. Alvaro Barreal is likely to continue in his place in attacking midfield.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmerman, Ferreira, Arriola, Yedlin Long head MLS All-Stars

U.S. national team regulars Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira, Aaron Long, Jordan Morris, DeAndre Yedlin and Walker Zimmerman were among 26 players picked for Major League Soccer’s All-...

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates three chances Acosta took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls. He also received a straight red card in the...

Impact Acosta was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Cincinnati on Saturday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Cincy with three chances created in the draw. But his sending off means that he will be suspended for Wednesday's clash against the Whitecaps, where Alvaro Barreal could replace him in attacking midfield.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta named June Player of the Month | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta has added an individual accolade to his standout 2022 season, garnering MLS Player of the Month hono...

JULY 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Assist in tie Acosta recorded an assist and created two chances during Sunday's 2-2 tie against New England.

Impact Acosta delivered an assist in the 73rd minute to create an equalizer for the Cincinnati squad. With six goals and six assists in 18 appearances, Acosta has proved to be one of the top players for Cincinnati and will likely keep his status if he remains in top form for the remainder of the 2022 season.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists twice in draw Acosta scored one goal from three shots and assisted twice from five chances created in Wednesday's 4-4 draw to NY City FC.

Impact Acosta had a great outing and scored the opener in the 15th minute, before assisting Brenner twice, once in each half -- but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. The midfielder now has six goals and five assists in the season. He will look to keep the momentum at New England on Sunday.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Acosta had an assist with his lone chance created while taking five shots (three on goal) during Friday's 1-0 win over Orlando.

Impact Acosta entered the match in the 55th minute and set up Brenner ten minutes into his appearance for the game's lone goal. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder while his five shots led Cincinnati in the win.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner's goal lifts Cincinnati to 1-0 win over Orlando City

Brenner’s goal and Roman Celentano’s three saves led Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over Orlando City on Friday

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in draw Acosta (illness) subbed into Saturday's match against the Union in the 78th minute and he played the final 15 minutes or so of the 1-1 draw.

Impact Acosta was entered into and then cleared out of the league's health and safety protocols during the June international break, but he was only fit enough to appear off the bench on Saturday. He is expected to return to the starting lineup in attacking midfield for Friday's clash against Orlando City.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of health and safety protocols Acosta (illness) has cleared the league's health and safety protocols, Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports reported Tuesday.

Impact Acosta has been one of Cincinnati's most valuable players this season, having started all 14 of the team's MLS games with five goals and two assists recorded from attacking midfield. He wasn't in training with the team on Tuesday, but he should be fit and available for Saturday's clash against the Union.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In health and safety protocols Acosta has entered the league's health and safety protocols, Pat Brennan of Enquirer Sports reported Wednesday.

Impact Acosta has been a key man this season for Cincy, starting in all 14 MLS games and tallying five goals and two assists so far, but he's dealing with a setback due to illness at the moment. He still has some time to recover before the next match against the Union on June 18.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE