FC Cincinnati midfielder’s stellar season, marked by 18 targets and 12 assists, propelled him to the highest
Luciano Acosta secured the title of 2023 MLS MVP with a convincing 60.37% of the votes, surpassing notable figures together with Lionel Messi, Denis Bouanga, and Thiago Almada.
The FC Cincinnati midfielder’s stellar season, marked by 18 targets and 12 assists, propelled him to the highest of the 30-man shortlist.
Acosta’s outstanding achievement positions him forward of opponents, with LAFC ahead Denis Bouanga securing second place with 14.97% and Thiago Almada at 6.46%.
The captain and No. 10, who additionally received AT&T 5G Objective of the Yr honours, steered the Orange & Blue to their second consecutive Audi MLS Cup Playoffs as they certified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. Acosta, 29, initially joined Cincinnati in 2021 and was rewarded with a long-term contract extension in September.
The previous DC United star, who captained the MLS All-Stars in opposition to Arsenal this summer season, has 43 regular-season assists since arriving within the Queen Metropolis (second-most of any MLS participant). And no participant has produced extra aim contributions than Acosta’s 136 (58g/78a) since his MLS debut in 2016.