Luciano Acosta wins MLS MVP in Messi-like fashion... by a landslide
The Cincinnati FC player was the top vote-getter of the season thanks to his 17 goals and 14 assists
Luciano Acosta is the new MLSMVP after dominating the vote, securing 60% of the votes cast by media, players, and clubs.
Behind the Argentine maestro from Cincinnati FC were Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC) and Thiago Almada (Atlanta United).
One of the reasons Acosta won the award was his outstanding season, marked by 17 goals and 14 assists.
An extraordinary feat that earned him the award in the best 'style' ofLionel Messi: with class and efficiency.
Acosta is the sixth player in the league's history to have at least 10 goals and 10 assists in three or more seasons, becoming the 14th player to reach 50 goals and 70 assists in his career.
It is worth mentioning that Acosta is a fundamental piece of the team that will vie for a spot in the competition final against Columbus Crew at the TQL Stadium.
In addition to this award, the highest individual honor in the MLS,Acosta was twice named MLS Player of the Week and as many times as MLS Player of the Month.
The29-year-old player, who began his career atBoca Juniors, is the first in the history of FC Cincinnati to be the MLS MVP and the ninthSouth American to achieve this feat.
The previous one was Josef Martnez (Atlanta United, 2018), joining Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers, 2015), Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew, 2008), and Christian Gmez (DC United, 2006).
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