LUCIANO ACOSTA NEWS

Provides assist in loss Acosta provided an assist, created two chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (both won), drew four fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-3 los...

Impact Acosta had another great performance and his usual creativity this time led to Cincinnati's second goal as he escaped free from the left flank before setting up Alvaro Barreal. Over his last nine starts, the playmaker scored five goals, made one assist and had three secondary assists to his account. Acosta will try to keep up with the strong play during Jun. 18 visit to Philadelphia.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

From Boca to Burrow: The evolution of FC Cincinnati star Luciano Acosta ' MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati’s start to life in MLS was, um…. to put it nicely, not great.

MAY 26, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal against Chicago Acosta scored a goal and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Fire. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Acosta pounced on a bad pass from opposing goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina and slotted home the winning goal in the 85th minute of Saturday's game. This was his fifth goal in his last seven games, and he'll want to carry that good form into next weekend's clash against the Revolution, which have conceded 18 times in 10 MLS matches.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acosta's late goal sends Cincinnati past Chicago 2-1

Luciano Acosta scored in the 85th minute to propel FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire in MLS action

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader in crosses, chances created Acosta took two shots (one on goal), crossed five times (two accurate) and created six chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Minnesota.

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 shots on the team while leading Cincinnati in both crosses and chances created in the win.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty against Toronto Acosta scored a goal and created two chances in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Toronto FC. He also won one of one tackles in the match, and he took four shots overall.

Impact Acosta converted from the spot Wednesday to extend his scoring streak to three consecutive MLS, and four of his last five. He will want to keep it going Saturday against Minnesota United, which have conceded eight goals in nine matches this season.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Toronto Acsota scored a goal and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Toronto FC. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta won Saturday's game with his third goal in his last four games, and he'll want to do it again versus the same opposition on Wednesday.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy and Acosta score, Cincinnati holds off Toronto FC 2-1

Ian Murphy and Luciano Acosta scored and Cincinnati held off Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday to open a home-and-home series

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against LAFC Acosta scored a goal and created four chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against LAFC. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta opened the scoring just before halftime on Sunday with his second goal of the season, and he was a creative threat throughout as well. He'll want to be similarly effective next weekend against Toronto FC, which have conceded 17 times in eight MLS matches.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Changes paying dividends at LAFC, FC Cincinnati

Doug McIntyre examines the adjustments at LAFC and FC Cincinnati, along with Carlos Vela's extension and Kei Kamara's international goodbye.

APRIL 22, 2022

Takes four shots against Atlanta Acosta took four shots and created four chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United. He also made a block and won one of four tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta was a constant threat from attacking midfield on Saturday but he wasn't able to find a breakthrough into his opponents' net. He will want to be more clinical next weekend against LAFC, which have conceded six goals in as many matches this season.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty against Montreal Acosta scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against CF Montreal. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta scored his first goal of the season Saturday by converting from the penalty spot, but his opponents were still able to score one more and take all three points. Acosta has two direct goal involvements in MLS, but he has been plenty active from attacking midfield as he's averaging four chances created per game.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, chances created Acosta took four shots (one on goal), crossed five times (one accurate) and created five chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Acosta was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Cincinnati were shutout on Saturday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Cincinnati in shots and chances created in the loss.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Orlando Acosta created four chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Acosta set up Brandon Vazquez's opening goal Saturday, Cincinnati's first of the season. He has created 13 chances through three games so far, and more assists will come if he can maintain that level of production.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Acosta took two off target shots, crossed 11 times (two accurate) and created five chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to D.C. United.

Impact Acosta was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Cincinnati were shutout on Saturday. The midfielder's three shots were the third most on the team while his 11 crosses and five chances created were both team-high totals in the loss.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in loss Acosta had one off-target shot, created four chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and drew three fouls during Saturday's 5-0 loss against Austin.

Impact Acosta was one of Cincinnati's few positives on the ofensive end, creating a lot of opportunities for his teammtes, but none of them were converted into goals. The playmaker has been one of MLS' most productive fantasy players of the last few seasons and will try to open his scoring account during next Saturday's home match against D.C. United.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eighth assist of season Acosta had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Acosta set up Zico Bailey in the 21st minute assisting the opening goal of the match. He ends his first season in Cincinnati with seven goals and eight assists in 31 MLS appearances (30 starts), in one of the brighter spots of a disappointing campaign overall for the team.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Philadelphia Acosta will miss Sunday's clash against the Union with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Acosta picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's defeat against Nashville, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Alvaro Barreal or Allan Cruz could replace him in attacking midfield for the game.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seventh goal Acosta scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing seven times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Chicago.

Impact Acosta found the back of the net in the 28th minute scoring Cincinnati's first goal of the match. The goal was the seventh of the season for the midfielder while his seven crosses led Cincinnati in the loss.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Luciano Acosta, FC Cincinnati - 28th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates two chances Acosta created two chances and sent in three corners during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Orlando.

Impact Acosta had plenty to do up front, but failed to get on the score sheet with some lackluster finishing around him. The midfielder has been in great form, and while this was a quieter match, it wasn't a bad one. He will look to keep this great form rolling Wednesday, against Chicago.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Acosta took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Red Bulls. He also made a clearance and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Acosta was solid on both sides of the ball on Saturday but it wasn't enough to earn a result for his side against New York. Still, he's averaging just over two shots (one on target) and almost two chances created per game in his last four appearances, and he will hope to maintain that form next weekend against the Union, which are third in the Eastern Conference.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to both goals Acosta recorded one goal and one assist during a 3-2 loss Wednesday at Toronto.

Impact Across 23 league appearances this year, Acosta has six goals and seven assists. Those two statistical tallies indicate he is the most promising footballer for a last-place Cincinnati team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against D.C. Acosta scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against D.C. United. He also won one of one tackles, and he took three shots overall in the match.

Impact Acosta was dangerous on Saturday and he scored his first MLS goal in two months, but it wasn't enough against a much better opponent on the day. On Wednesday he will face Toronto, last place in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Luciano Acosta, FC Cincinnati - 84th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM