Kellyn Acosta | Chicago Fire FC

Player Details

Name

Kellyn Acosta

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

7.24.1995 (30)

Birthplace

Plano, TX, USA

Position

Midfielder

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior

Latest

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Chicago Fire FC Mutually Agrees to Part Ways with Kellyn Acosta

CHICAGO (Jan. 14, 2025) – Chicago Fire FC today announced the Club and Kellyn Acosta have mutually agreed to part ways. “We thank Kellyn for his contributions to Chicago both on and off the field,” said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “His leadership and

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).