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FC Cincinnati star Luciano Acosta becomes the seventh player in MLS history to achieve 60 goals and 80 assists, accomplishing this milestone in his 200th MLS regular-season start and becoming the fourth-fastest player to do so in 224 matches. His achievement places him among the league's best, as recognized by FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan, and reflects his commitment to building history with the club.
Luciano Acosta, midfielder for FC Cincinnati, has been named the 2023 Landon Donovan MLS MVP after leading the league with 31 goal contributions and helping his team win the Supporters' Shield. Acosta, who also won the AT&T 5G Goal of the Year award, has been instrumental in Cincinnati's rise from last-place finishes to MLS success. This is the fourth time an Argentine player has won the MVP award.
FC Cincinnati advanced to the next round of the MLS Cup Playoffs after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the New York Red Bulls. However, the win may have come at a cost as Cincinnati suffered injuries to key players and will be without influential center back Matt Miazga due to suspension. The match was marred by physicality and controversial moments, including a potential game-winning goal overturned by Video Review and debris thrown from the stands. Despite the challenges, Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan praised his team's resilience and emphasized the need to learn from the experience.
FC Cincinnati has signed midfielder Luciano Acosta to a contract extension through 2026, with an option for 2027. Acosta, the team's captain, holds the record for most goals and assists in FC Cincinnati's history. He has been a key player for the club, consistently delivering impressive performances and earning accolades such as being named captain of the 2023 MLS All-Star Team. Acosta's contract extension reflects his importance to the team and his commitment to the city and fans.
Three FC Cincinnati players, Luciano Acosta, Matt Miazga, and Alvaro Barreal, have been selected to the MLS All-Star Game roster and will face Arsenal FC next month. This is a new club record for FC Cincinnati, with Acosta making his second appearance and Miazga and Barreal making their debuts. Despite being the runaway leader in MLS, FC Cincinnati only had three players selected, with goalkeeper Roman Celentano and defensive midfielder Obinna Nwobodo among the snubs.
FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta, Álvaro Barreal, and Matt Miazga have been named to the 2023 MLS All-Star roster. The roster was selected through a combination of fan, player, and media voting, as well as designations by All-Star head coach Wayne Rooney and MLS Commissioner Don Garber. Acosta, Barreal, and Miazga were voted in by fans, players, and media. The All-Star Game will take place on July 19, with the MLS All-Stars facing English Premier League side Arsenal FC.
FC Cincinnati secured a 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew in the Hell is Real Derby, a rare triumph for the team. The win was especially sweet for head coach Pat Noonan and his team, who have rapidly grown accustomed to winning and now top the Supporters’ Shield standings with an MLS-best nine wins. Landon Donovan MLS MVP contender Luciano Acosta was instrumental in the victory, with his playmaking artistry and ferocious commitment to pressing and backtracking against the ball.
FC Cincinnati defeated Columbus Crew 3-2 in the "Hell is Real" derby, marking their first win against their in-state rivals since October 2020 and their first in front of fans since June 2017. Luciano Acosta scored twice for Cincinnati, while Junior Moreno scored the decisive goal after a goalkeeping gaffe by the Crew. FC Cincinnati remains atop the MLS standings with a record of 9-1-3, while Columbus falls to 5-5-3 on the season.
FC Cincinnati defeated Club de Foot Montréal 3-0 at TQL Stadium, pushing their MLS regular season record to 8-1-3 and placing them at the top of the race for the Supporters Shield. The win also made FC Cincinnati the fourth-ever MLS club to start a season with a 7-0-0 record at home. Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez scored for FC Cincinnati, while goalkeeper Roman Celentano made four saves to preserve his sixth shutout of the season.
FC Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia Union 1-0 in a match that wasn't their best performance but still managed to secure a win. Luciano Acosta scored the only goal of the game from a penalty kick in the 69th minute. The win keeps FC Cincinnati undefeated atop the Eastern Conference with 17 points from 5 wins and 2 draws. The match was played in front of a sellout crowd of 25,513 at TQL Stadium.