Q&A with Kellyn Acosta: “We have to take it game by game”

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By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Jun 25, 2018) US Soccer Players – Kellyn Acosta is a fighter. … After recently undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia, Acosta was back in the Dallas lineup in May.

Kellyn Acosta

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Kellyn Acosta came up to the professional ranks through the FC Dallas developmental academy. … Quickly becoming a mainstay in the Dallas lineup, Acosta had a setback in 2014 with a knee injury.

Acosta plays for Colorado, makes a bigger point about MLS

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Wednesday's soccer news starts with USMNT player Kellyn Acosta making his debut for his new club the Colorado Rapids on Tuesday night. … Acosta played the first-half.

With the Octagonal over, USMNT players shift focus to MLS

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Kellyn Acosta played a critical role in the quest to qualify, racking up 13 appearances, including six starts, across those 14 games. … With LAFC, Acosta has been crucial to the club's fast start.

MLS has plenty of experience playing around the Gold Cup

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Kellyn Acosta, Sam Vines, and Jonathan Lewis will likely be away for the full length of the Gold Cup period. … Each is a critical player for Fraser in Colorado's setup, although Acosta and Vines are the regulars in the starting lineup.

USMNT 2 – Colombia 4

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Kellyn Acosta ran into the box in the 50th minute, directing the ball into the back of the net. … USA - Kellyn Acosta 50 … ), 23-Kellyn Acosta; 11-Tim Weah (8-Marky Delgado, 68), 16-Julian Green (13-Josh Sargent, 80), 10-Kenny Saief (14-Fafa Picault, 58); 7-Bobby Wood…

Winter window takeaways and the Ocho’s March run-in

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All three of Wednesday's goals resulted from restarts, with Kellyn Acosta curling in one excellent delivery after another in his first start since the loss to Panama in October. … Kellyn had some really good service," said captain Walker Zimmerman, who scored the Yanks' second on such a play. … Acosta had an expected assists number of 0.63, which even allowing for the single-game sample size puts a number behind how well he did.

Plenty of promise in the USMNT midfield

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Ages range from 19 (Yunus Musah) and 27 (Cristian Roldan, Kellyn Acosta), and the promise has been fulfilled in some areas. … Two of the seven midfielders, Tyler Adams and Kellyn Acosta, appeared in 13 of the 14 qualifiers. … Adams started 12 of the matches and came off the bench in another, while Acosta had six starts and seven substitute appearances.

USA vs Canada: Will young Olympic hopefuls feature before their pressure-packed playoff?

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U-23s Kellyn Acosta, Jerome Kiesewetter, and Jordan Morris appeared in last weekend's 3-2 win over Iceland. … Acosta earned an unexpected start at left back.

USMNT advances in 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup

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The USMNT played a man down from the 81st minute with Kellyn Acosta shown a red card. … USA: 1-Zack Steffen; 17-Desevio Payne, 4-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 5-Matt Miazga, 6-Kellyn Acosta; 15-Marky Delgado, 8-Emerson Hyndman (capt. … USA - Kellyn Acosta (caution) 34… USA - Kellyn Acosta (caution) 81

Another MLS contingent is set to make a difference for the USMNT

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The MLS-based players on the World Cup roster consist of goalkeeper Sean Johnson (NYCFC), defenders Aaron Long (NY Red Bulls), DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC), and Shaq Moore (Nashville SC), midfielders Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders) and Kellyn Acosta (LAFC), and forwards Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas) and Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders). … Acosta is second on this squad with 53 caps.

The veteran players in camp with the USMNT

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Kellyn Acosta… Acosta established himself as a key piece of the midfield with good performances in the Nations League, followed by a virtuoso outing against Mexico in the Gold Cup final.

Counting down to USMNT vs Guatemala

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He coaxed DaMarcus Beasley out of international retirement to keep the role filled last year, plugged Tim Ream in during the fall, and started young Kellyn Acosta there in both of this year's friendlies. … Ream isn't normally a left back and Acosta plays in midfield at club level.

Gold Cup final: USMNT 2 – Jamaica 1

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USA: 24-Tim Howard; 19-Graham Zusi, 3-Omar González, 5-Matt Besler, 2-Jorge Villafaña; 20-Paul Arriola (9-Gyasi Zardes, 76), 23-Kellyn Acosta (28-Clint Dempsey, 55), 26-Michael Bradley (capt. … USA - Kellyn Acosta (caution) 37

USMNT 2 – Ghana 1

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USMNT goalkeeper Brad Guzan kept the USMNT in the lead, saving a penalty in first Kellyn Acosta doubled the USMNT lead in the 52nd minute, scoring from a free kick just outside the box. … USA - Kellyn Acosta 52… );, 2-Jorge Villafaña (3-Omar Gonzalez, 88), 5-Matt Besler, 6-Kelyn Rowe (9-Gyasi Zardes, 62), 10-Joe Corona (7-Kenny Saief, 71), 13-Dax McCarty,…

Champions League, Championship, and MLS round 33

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Kwadwo Opoku put Montreal up in the 53rd and Luciano Acosta equalized from the penalty spot seven minutes into stoppage time.

The Rapids change for 2022

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Already gone are midfielders Kellyn Acosta, now a member of Los Angeles FC, and Cole Bassett, on loan to Dutch club Feyenoord. … When he wasn't having his option picked up by Dallas, we focused in on him, knowing what was happening with the Kellyn Acosta negotiations and the possibility we weren't going to be able to bring him back. … The signing of Bryan Acosta, arguably the biggest of the winter for the Rapids, is certain to ignite an attack that stalled at times last season.

Gold Cup final: USMNT 1 – Mexico 0

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USA: 1-Matt Turner; 2-Reggie Cannon (20-Shaq Moore, 65), 16-James Sands, 12-Miles Robinson, 21-George Bello (3-Sam Vines, 65); 19-Eryk Williamson (6-Gianluca Busio, 87), 23-Kellyn Acosta, 17-Sebastian Lletget (10-Cristian Roldan, 66); 7-Paul Arriola (Capt. … Kellyn put a perfect ball in so I had to finish it. … USA – Kellyn Acosta (Caution) 113

MLS: Clear favorites and leveling up in 2019

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That’s 28 goals and 19 assists added to the attack, with a cadre of young players including homegrown midfielder Cole Bassett and a Kellyn Acosta freshly signed to a new contract ready to contribute as well. … Rooney’s exploits with United in the second half of the 2018 season, in combination with a reinvigorated Luciano Acosta, pushed DC up the table and into fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

Olympic qualifying: Colombia 1 – USMNT U-23s 1

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The game would turn quickly for Colombia, with USMNT defender Kellyn Acosta called for a foul in the box in the 67th. … USA: 1-Ethan Horvath (12-Cody Cropper, 45); 7-Kellyn Acosta, 3-Matt Miazga, 4-Tim Parker, 20-Eric Miller; 6-Will Trapp (capt. … Defender Matt Miazga was shown yellow in the 42nd with Acosta carded for the foul that setup Colombia's equalizer.

A closer look at the concept of USMNT fitness in a January window

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This wasn't the first time the USMNT had to stress fitness in January for games that count, and that proved beneficial for the 2002 World Cup run.

Are the Colorado Rapids more than they seem?

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The Colorado Rapids may be better than their record with the team showing enough to suggest a potential turnaround with six games in August.

What to watch as the USMNT moves forward

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While the backline and attack need more tinkering, the center midfield pairing of Kellyn Acosta and Tyler Adams has helped the team both defensively and offensively. … If the Americans want to get better at maintaining possession, both Adams and Acosta will need to be a part of that tactical move.

Game day for Portugal vs USMNT

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The USMNT prepares to play Portugal later today in the next step for US Soccer and it's the day after for Italy failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Soccer players and the other football

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It's a natural transition in American sports to convert soccer players to football placekickers, with some even getting a shot at the NFL.

Derailing an MLS season

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Kellyn Acosta’s return to FC Dallas is still weeks away. … The difference between Acosta’s situation and those of Morris, Molino, and Alessandrini is that Dallas knew they wouldn’t have their midfield leader to start the campaign, though that’s probably not much comfort for coach Oscar Pareja.

WCQ: Honduras 1 – USMNT 1

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USA: 12-Brad Guzan; 19-Graham Zusi (20-Geoff Cameron, 63), 3-Omar González, 5-Matt Besler, 7-DaMarcus Beasley (21-Paul Arriola, 62); 16-Kellyn Acosta, 4-Michael Bradley (capt. … USA - Kellyn Acosta (caution) 61… Subs not used: 18-Ricardo Canales, 16-Carlos Lanza, 22-Donis Escober, 19-Carlos Sánchez, 7-Carlos Discua, 15-Sergio Peña, 11-Eddie Hernández, 6-Bryan Acosta, 2-Felix…

The USMNT U-20s professional approach to qualifying

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FC Dallas defender Kellyn Acosta is the U-20 captain, and for good reason. … A veteran of several US youth squads, Acosta is now a fixture in the back line for FCD despite being only 19.

USMNT 1 – Mexico 1, 2023 Continental Clasico

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The first Continental Clasico saw the USMNT and Mexico draw 1-1 at State Farm Stadium with Jesus Ferreira equalizing for the United States.

Plenty of tactical options for the USMNT vs Serbia

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Kellyn Acosta can fill several roles in the midfield and is the most experienced player available. … Portland Timber Eryk Williamson is back in the USMNT fold and like Acosta, can play several roles.

USMNT 1- Wales 1, 2022 World Cup group B

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The USMNT and Wales drew 1-1 at Al Rayyan Stadium to open group B play at the 2022 World Cup with Tim Ream putting the USA up in the 36th minute.

Philadelphia’s diamond and LAFC’s three-man midfield in the MLS Cup final

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48 hours after announcing Sanchez's arrival, LAFC completed a trade with the Colorado Rapids for USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta. … Teamed with Sanchez and Cifuentes, Acosta has been a key part of LAFC's success this season.

USMNT 5 – Grenada 0, Nations League

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USA: 1-Matt Turner; 22-Reggie Cannon, 20-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 15-Aaron Long (3-Walker Zimmerman, 45), 5-Antonee Robinson (16-George Bello, 60); 23-Kellyn Acosta, 8-Weston McKennie (capt.

Mexico 0 – USMNT 0, Concacaf World Cup qualifying

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"It was decent," USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta told CBS Sports. … ) (15-Aaron Long, 80), 6-Yunus Musah, 23-Kellyn Acosta; 21-Tim Weah (11-Gio Reyna, 60), 9-Ricardo Pepi (17-Jordan Pefok, 60), 10-Christian Pulisic…

USMNT 3 – Honduras 0, Concacaf World Cup qualifying

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The United States moved closer to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup with a 3-0 shutout of Honduras in St Paul to close out the Jan/Feb window.

The Homegrown Player rule continues to work for MLS

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George Bello, Joe Scally, Jordan Morris, Gyasi Zardes, Kellyn Acosta, and DeAndre Yedlin all joined MLS clubs as Homegrowns. … Acosta and Yedlin stand out from that list because of how long ago their signings happened.

Honduras 1 – USMNT 4, Concacaf World Cup qualifying

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USA: 1-Matt Turner; 12-Miles Robinson, 6-John Brooks (17-Sebastian Lletget, 46), 15-Mark McKenzie; 4-Tyler Adams, 16-James Sands (2-DeAndre Yedlin, 73), 23-Kellyn Acosta, 21-George Bello (5-Antonee Robinson, 46); 9-Josh Sargent (11-Brenden Aaronson, 46), 14-Ricardo Pepi, 10-Christian Pulisic (Capt. … ), 23-Diego Rodríguez; 7-Carlos Pineda (19-José Garcia, 46), 15-Kervin Arriaga, 20-Deybi Flores (6-Bryan Acosta, 73), 21-Jonathan Rubio (10-Rigoberto Rivas, 46);…… Substitutes not used: 1-Edrick Menjívar, 18-Marlon Licona, 2-Allans Vargas, 5-Danilo Acosta, 16-Johnny Leverón, 14-Boniek García, 8-Edwin Solano

Gold Cup: USMNT 1 – Haiti 0

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The USMNT started the group stage at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup with Sam Vines scoring in a 1-0 shutout of Haiti in Kansas City.

Nations League final: USMNT 3 – Mexico 2 aet

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USA: 1-Zack Steffen (12-Ethan Horvath, 69); 22-DeAndre Yedlin (20-Reggie Cannon, 106), 15-Mark McKenzie, 6-John Brooks, 13-Tim Ream (4-Tyler Adams, 82), 2-Sergiño Dest (21-Tim Weah, 60); 8-Weston McKennie, 23-Kellyn Acosta; 7-Gio Reyna (17-Sebastian Lletget, 82), 9-Josh Sargent (16-Jordan Siebatcheu, 68), 10-Christian Pulisic (Capt. … USA – Kellyn Acosta (Caution) 49

Honduras 0 – USMNT 1, USA advances to Nations League final

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); 2-Sergiño Dest, 15-Mark McKenzie, 6-John Brooks, 5-Antonee Robinson (20-Reggie Cannon, 78); 8-Weston McKennie, 14-Jackson Yueill (23-Kellyn Acosta, 83), 17-Sebastian…

USMNT 7 – Trinidad & Tobago 0

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Three USMNT players scored twice and goalkeeper Matt Turner saved a penalty in his debut in a 7-0 shutout of Trinidad & Tobago in Orlando.

The 2021 January camp and game roster

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The USMNT roster for the 2021 January camp is set with the focus on the U-23 squad that will enter qualifying for the Olympics.

Italy 1 – USMNT 0

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USA: 12-Ethan Horvath; 5-Cameron Carter Vickers, 21-Walker Zimmerman, 26-Aaron Long; 25-Reggie Cannon (19-Jorge Villafaña, 75), 9-Marky Delgado (20-Wil Trapp, 62), 4-Tyler Adams, 23-Kellyn Acosta (14-Sebastian Lletget, 83), 18-Shaq Moore (7-Bobby Wood, 62); 10-Christian Pulisic (capt. … USA - Kellyn Acosta (caution) 45+1

USMNT 1 – Peru 1

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The USMNT and Peru drew 1-1 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT with Josh Sargent scoring for the United States.

USMNT 0 – Brazil 2

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USMNT coach Dave Sarachan replaced his attackers with Tim Weah coming on for Julian Green, Kellyn Acosta for Paul Arriola, and Gyasi Zardes for Bobby Wood. … USA:1-Zack Steffen, 2-DeAndre Yedlin, 3-Matt Miazga, 4- Tyler Adams, 6- John Brooks, 7- Bobby Wood (9-Gyasi Zardes, 70), 8-Weston McKennie (25-Marky Delgado, 83), 14-Paul Arriola (23-Kellyn Acosta, 55), 16-Julian Green (11-Tim Weah, 55), 17-Antonee Robinson, 20-Wil Trapp (capt.

The USMNT plays a unique friendly

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Sarachan’s decision to line up a trio of McKennie, Kellyn Acosta, and Tyler Adams as three-quarters of a midfield put a spotlight on three players who represent modern day efforts to teach and develop young players. … Like McKennie, Acosta emerged from FC Dallas’s program.

Dallas and the MLS player development model

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Midfielder Kellyn Acosta is the latest example of a player previously unknown to most who has become an integral part of the USMNT. … For the club, not reaching the playoffs is another low,” Acosta said.

The 2017 MLS All-Star team

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Garber chose FC Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta and Sporting KC forward Dom Dwyer. … MID: Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Giovani dos Santos (LA Galaxy), Kaká (Orlando…

World Cup Qualifying: USMNT 2 – Trinidad & Tobago 0

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Arena subbed off Clint Dempsey for Kellyn Acosta in the 61st and also took Altidore off for Bobby Wood in the 83rd. … ); 23-Fabian Johnson (11-Alejandro Bedoya, 74), 10-Christian Pulisic, 15-Darlington Nagbe, 8-Clint Dempsey (16-Kellyn Acosta, 61), 17-Jozy Altidore (9-Bobby Wood, 83)

MLS Week 9: Altidore and Giovinco

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"We just kind of woke up," Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta said. … DC equalized through an own-goal in the 25th and took the lead when Luciano Acosta scored in the 36th.

First-leg goes MLS’s way in Dallas, Arena’s roster

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Maxi Urruti equalized for Dallas in the 44th with Kellyn Acosta scoring from a free kick in the 58th. … "We showed a lot of resilience," Acosta said.

Frank Lampard’s hat trick and Altidore returns with a goal

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Kellyn Acosta scored in the 56th with Maxi Urruti doubling that lead three minutes later. … "I think (the heat) affected the game on both sides of the ball," Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta said.

USMNT 1 – Canada 0

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Newly drafted Chicago Fire player Brandon Vincent made his USMNT debut, subbing on for Kellyn Acosta who also played his first games at full international level in this camp. … USA: 22-David Bingham; 15-Steve Birnbaum, 13-Jermaine Jones, 5-Matt Besler, 14-Kellyn Acosta (21-Brandon Vincent, 46); 9-Gyasi Zardes (18-Jerome Kiesewetter, 61), 4-Michael Bradley (capt.

U-20 World Cup: USMNT 0 – Ukraine 3

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USA: 1-Zack Steffen; 2-Shaq Moore, 4-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 18-Erik Palmer-Brown, 6-Kellyn Acosta; 15-Marky Delgado (10-Joel Soñora, 60), 8-Emerson Hyndman (capt. … USA – Kellyn Acosta (caution) 41

CONCACAF U-20 Championship: USMNT 0 – Panama 1

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USA: 1-Zack Steffen; 2-Shaq Moore, 4-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 5-Matt Miazga, 3-John Requejo; 8-Emerson Hyndman (20-Ben Spencer, 80), 10-Junior Flores (19-Bradford Jamieson IV, 53), 6-Kellyn Acosta (capt. … USA – Kellyn Acosta (caution) 74

Soccer TV: USMNT U-20s vs Guatemala

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USMNT U-20 coach Tab Ramos named FC Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta team captain. … "I think by naming Kellyn captain, I’m challenging him a little bit to take responsibility and to take control of the team. … I’m glad Tab gave it to me," Acosta said.

USMNT U-20 roster for the 2015 CONCACAF Championship

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The USMNT U-20 squad will train in Florida with coach Tab Ramos naming a 35-player provisional roster that will drop to 20 players on Friday.

3 takeaways from the group B openers, Rangers make a decision

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For the USMNT, Sergino Dest, Weston McKennie, Tim Ream, and Kellyn Acosta enter the England game on a yellow card. … Wales threatened in stoppage time against the United States with Acosta seeing that yellow for a professional foul on Gareth Bale ten minutes into added time.

MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, Champions League, and Europa League

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Kellyn Acosta put LAFC up in the 28th with the Union's Daniel Gazdag equalizing in the 59th. … "The game had a little bit of everything, for sure," Acosta said.

MLS Week 8: Win for DC, loss for Seattle

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Trailing from a first-half stoppage time goal from Luciano Acosta, Kellyn Acosta equalized for LAFC in the 59th.

Preview: Mexico vs USMNT

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Colorado's Kellyn Acosta saw red for dissent a minute into stoppage time. … DC's Luciano Acosta saw red in the 73rd minute.

MLS Power Rankings: The 2018 MLS season

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How to improve this ranking: Having Kellyn Acosta around the whole season will help. … Acosta is a good starting point, but the club needs more than him to compete in what looks to be a crowded Western Conference.

MLS Week 29: DC United and the Red Bulls split the points

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"Definitely a tough match," Colorado midfielder Kellyn Acosta said. … Luciano Acosta put DC up in the 87th with Wright-Phillips once again equalizing in the 90th minute.

MLS Week 23: Toronto and Atlanta draw, Upsets in Dallas, and Colorado

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Romain Alessandrini scored LA's goal in the 33rd with Kellyn Acosta equalizing in the 50th. … On their first goal, I thought Acosta hit a good shot, so you have to take that in account, but on the second goal, we got back-doored and the defensive positioning wasn’t good.

MLS transfer market moves: A turning of the tide?

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“I think that everyone that comes into the MLS now, younger players like myself, the Kellyn Acostas, the Tyler Adams, all the younger guys, I think a lot of us have aspirations to one day play in a big league in Europe, and I think Alphonso Davies’ move shows that there’s talent in the US, and it shows everyone in the US that people are constantly watching. … Acosta is probably the biggest MLS transfer prospect that HASN’T happened yet.

USMNT players get games in Liga MX

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SportsDay's Jon Arnold talks to FC Dallas technical director Fernando Clavijo about trading USMNT player Kellyn Acosta to Colorado for Dominique Badji. … Acosta's response to the trade from FC Dallas's official site.

The MLS based USMNT players put in work against Paraguay

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It’s also Weston McKennie, a rejuvenated Perry Kitchen, Kellyn Acosta, and Huddersfield Town’s Danny Williams. … He’s usurped Acosta as the league’s crown midfield jewel, a freshly-minted 19-year-old now mentioned alongside McKennie and Christian Pulisic as key pieces for the future.

Assessing the USMNT January Camp roster

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Along with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, both just 19 years old, and 22-year-old Kellyn Acosta (all of whom are not in this camp), there are lots of talented young players for Sarachan to work with in person this month. … The pair of Real Salt Lake players – Danny Acosta and Justen Glad – are both looking for their first caps.

WCQ: USMNT 0 – Costa Rica 2

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Subs not used: 12-Brad Guzan, 22-Nick Rimando, 3-Omar González, 5-Matt Besler, 7-DaMarcus Beasley, 11-Alejandro Bedoya, 13-Dax McCarty, 15-Eric Lichaj, 16-Kellyn…… CRC : 1-Keylor Navas; 2-Johnny Acosta, 5-Celso Borges, 7-Cristian Bolaños (4-Michael Umaña, 71), 8-Bryan Oviedo (11-Johan Venegas, 78), 10-Bryan Ruiz (capt.

Three reasons why the USMNT can win the 2017 Gold Cup

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Above all, Kellyn Acosta’s well-played free kick for what turned out to be the winning goal and his effective pairing in with Dax McCarty in central midfield. … Players like Acosta and McCarty, MLS stars who are fringe National Team players, know that a good showing this month may get them a spot at the World Cup.

Arena’s decisions for the next round of World Cup qualifying

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Last time: Kellyn Acosta, Paul Arriola, Alejandro Bedoya, Michael Bradley, Jermaine Jones, Sacha Kljestan, Dax McCarty, Darlington Nagbe, Christian Pulisic… Acosta is playing the best soccer of his pro career for FC Dallas.

MLS Week 11: Philadelphia causes DC United problems

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Kellyn Acosta scored for Dallas in the 20th minute with Thomas McNamara equalizing in the 68th. … Haris Medunjanin opened the scoring in the 39th with DC going a man down with a red card to Luciano Acosta for a serious foul in the 55th.

Questions for USMNT players in the MLS playoffs

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Can Kellyn Acosta's FC Dallas win the treble?… Acosta is its walking embodiment.

Tough decisions awaiting Klinsmann for Copa Centenario

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Prelim list (15): Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Ventura Alvarado (Club America), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. … and Acosta, who's truly a holding/box-to-box mid by nature – will be commodities.

Believe in FC Dallas

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For the time being, Pareja is making due by pairing Matt Hedges (one of the brightest young defensive players in the League) with either Stephen Keel or Moises Hernandez and deputizing homegrown product Kellyn Acosta in Loyd’s usual right back spot. … Acosta is still learning, and can’t be counted on to be consistently good at the age of 18, but his contribution on Saturday was a good sign for the club’s depth moving forward.

Takeaways from the USMNT’s September international window

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The likes of Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, and Kellyn Acosta were key contributors in this area, crafting strong relationships and collective understanding.

A goal down, LAFC looks to raise the Champions League trophy

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Midfielder Kellyn Acosta made the matchday squad for the MLS champions but did not feature.

United States aims for a new level at U-20 World Cup

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Many among the current senior pool cut their teeth there, including Tyler Adams, Luca de la Torre, Tim Weah, Zack Steffen, Kellyn Acosta, Matt Miazga, Sergino Dest, Mark McKenzie, and most recently, the quartet on Varas' roster who have already made their senior debuts: Gaga Slonina, Caleb Wiley, Jonathan Gomez, and Cade Cowell.

The Union and LAFC draw in the CCL, US Open Cup and Premier League results

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Daniel Gazdag converted a Union penalty in the 86th minute and LAFC's Kellyn Acosta equalized a minute into stoppage time.

23 players called into April 2023 USMNT camp

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MID: Kellyn Acosta (LAFC; 57/2), Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew; 2/0), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 32/0), James Sands (New York City…

MLS tactics early in the 2023 season

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The USMNT's Kellyn Acosta, who plays on the left side, is one of the league's best midfielders.

USMNT 0 – Colombia 0

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USA: 1-Sean Johnson; 4-DeJuan Jones, 3-Walker Zimmerman (22-Jalen Neal, 70), 15-Aaron Long (16-Sam Rogers, 72), 12-John Tolkin (2-Julian Gressel, 81); 23-Kellyn Acosta (Capt.

USMNT 1 – Serbia 2

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) (15-Aaron Long, 46), 22-Jalen Neal, 5-Jonathan Gómez; 21-Aidan Morris, 10-Paxton Pomykal (23-Kellyn Acosta, 63), 14-Alan Soñora (19-Eryk Williamson, 57);…

As expected, the 2023 January camp highlights new players and MLS

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Five MLS-based players who featured in Qatar, goalkeeper Sean Johnson, defenders Walker Zimmerman and Aaron Long, midfielder Kellyn Acosta and striker Jesus Ferreira, are in this camp, but there's also other talent to consider.

24 players called into 2023 USMNT January camp

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Paxten Aaronson (Eintracht Frankfurt/GER; 0/0), Kellyn Acosta (LAFC; 55/2), Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew; 0/0), Paxton Pomykal (FC Dallas; 1/0), Alan…

Netherlands 3 – USMNT 1, World Cup round of 16

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Substitutes not used: 12-Ethan Horvath, 25-Sean Johnson, 14-Luca de la Torre, 15-Aaron Long, 17-Cristian Roldan, 18-Shaq Moore, 20-Cameron Carter-Vickers, 23-Kellyn Acosta,…

Iran 0 – USMNT 1, World Cup group B

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), 8-Weston McKennie (23-Kellyn Acosta, 65); 21-Tim Weah (3-Walker Zimmerman, 82), 24-Josh Sargent (19-Haji Wright, 77), 10-Christian Pulisic (11-Brenden Aaronson,…

England 0 – USMNT 0, 2022 World Cup group B

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Substitutes not used: 12-Ethan Horvath, 25-Sean Johnson, 9-Jesús Ferreira, 14-Luca de la Torre, 15-Aaron Long, 16-Jordan Morris, 17-Cristian Roldan, 20-Cameron Carter-Vickers,…

Berhalter sets the squad for the next challenge for American soccer

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Berhalter's team includes nine players currently playing in MLS: Walker Zimmerman, Aaron Long, Shaq Moore, Kellyn Acosta, Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan, Jesus Ferreira, DeAndre Yedlin, and Sean Johnson.

USMNT 2022 World Cup squad

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The USMNT 2022 World Cup squad.

US Soccer announces 2022 World Cup squad

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), Kellyn Acosta (LAFC; 53/2; Plano, Texas), Tyler Adams (Leeds United/ENG; 32/1; Wappingers Falls, N.Y.

LAFC and the Union will play for MLS Cup, Champions League preview

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"We were aggressive, intense, and we were capable of making opportunities and capitalizing on some," LAFC midfielder Kellyn Acosta said.

High-pressing tactics, creative playmakers, and strong goalkeeping in the 2022 MLS playoffs

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It’s the three midfielders, led by Kellyn Acosta on the right side, who can move the ball using a high-tempo style, that has helped LAFC win games this season.

Saudi Arabia 0 – USMNT 0

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USA:1-Matt Turner; 22-DeAndre Yedlin (26-Joe Scally, 59), 3-Walker Zimmerman, 5-Aaron Long (16-Mark McKenzie, 59), 2-Sergiño Dest; 4-Tyler Adams, 23-Kellyn Acosta, 8-Weston McKennie (11-Brenden Aaronson, 75); 21-Gio Reyna (7-Paul Arriola, 30), 19-Ricardo Pepi (9-Jesús Ferreira, 59), 10-Christian Pulisic (capt.