While he does not get the coverage in MLS that a Sebastian Giovinco or David Villa gets, Acosta is a legitimate star in the making. His contributions go unseen on the stat sheet, but knowledgeable fans who watch him play understand what he brings to FCD.
One of the major benefits of Major League Soccer when it was formed was the development of young American players. FC Dallas has been at the forefront of that development in recent years, and Kellyn Acosta has become the standard bearer of those efforts.
Acosta has been a regular in the FCD lineup since the 2013 season.