Player Details

Name

Kellyn Acosta

Pronunciation

uh-COST-tah

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

7.24.1995 (29)

Birthplace

Plano, TX, USA

Position

Midfielder

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior
Latest News
Latest News
Kellyn Acosta elevates Chicago Fire | Energy Moment of the Matchday
Energy Moment of the Matchday

Kellyn Acosta elevates Chicago Fire | Energy Moment of the Matchday

Kellyn Acosta cast his fate to the wind... and was rewarded with a game-winning goal for the ages.
Team of the Matchday: Columbus Crew, Inter Miami lead Matchday 5's best
Team of the Matchday

Team of the Matchday: Columbus Crew, Inter Miami lead Matchday 5's best
Windy City miracle! Kellyn Acosta caps Chicago Fire comeback

Windy City miracle! Kellyn Acosta caps Chicago Fire comeback
Acosta, Cuypers join Chicago Fire: "There's something special brewing here"
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Acosta, Cuypers join Chicago Fire: "There's something special brewing here"
Chicago Fire sign USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta
Transfer Tracker

Chicago Fire sign USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta
Five MLS players team up to raise money for cancer patients and families

Five MLS players team up to raise money for cancer patients and families
Latest Video
Latest Video
Goal: K. Acosta vs. CLT, 67'
0:26

Goal: K. Acosta vs. CLT, 67'
Goal: K. Acosta vs. DC, 53'
0:44

Goal: K. Acosta vs. DC, 53'
Energy Moment of the Matchday 5: Kellyn Acosta
0:42

Energy Moment of the Matchday 5: Kellyn Acosta
Goal: K. Acosta vs. MTL, 90+9'
0:53

Goal: K. Acosta vs. MTL, 90+9'
HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union | November 05, 2022
4:11

HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union | November 05, 2022
WATCH: Kellyn Acosta opens the score in MLS Cup! 
1:03

WATCH: Kellyn Acosta opens the score in MLS Cup! 
Career Summary

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).