Kellyn Acosta

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (CHICAGO FIRE):

• Acosta made his debut with the Fire against the Philadelphia Union on Feb. 24, coming in as a substitute.
• With his goal in the 90+9’ on March 16, Acosta scored the latest game-winning goal in Chicago Fire history, beating the previous record held by Cuauhtémoc Blanco (90+6’ vs. Chivas USA in 2006).
• Following the win vs. Montreal, Acosta was awarded Team of the Matchday honors for Matchday 5 following his performance against the French-Canadian side.
• Wore the captain’s armband for the first time in his Fire career on May 25 vs. D.C. United. Scored the equalizer in that contest in the 1-1 draw.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Internationally, Acosta has represented the U.S. Men’s National Team at the highest level, featuring in the team’s run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
• He made appearances in the 1-1 tie against Wales and the 1-0 win against Iran in the group stage of the tournament.
• Acosta was also an instrumental part of qualifying for the tournament, playing in 13 of the 14 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches leading up to the global event.
• Acosta, 28, spent the last two seasons with LAFC and helped lead the team to an MLS Cup title and a Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2022, scored in the 2022 MLS Cup Final for LAFC in the victory over the Philadelphia Union.
• 2017 MLS All-Star (FC Dallas).