Chicago sign USMNT midfielder Acosta
Chicago Fire have completed a blockbuster move in free agency, announcing Tuesday they’ve acquired midfielder Kellyn Acosta.
An MLS Cup champion in 2022, Acosta has been one of the league’s consistent center-mids of the past decade with 18g/25a in 252 matches spanning FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids and, most recently, LAFC.
Charlotte sign French midfielder Diani
Charlotte FC have acquired midfielder Djibril Diani from Ligue 2 side SM Caen. The 26-year-old former French youth international is under contract through the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026. He occupies an international roster slot.
Portland midfielder Loría out with knee injury
Portland Timbers midfielder Marvin Loría is out long-term. The 26-year-old Costa Rican international is expected to miss between four and five months after he underwent a successful Anterolateral Ligament reconstruction and meniscectomy of his left knee. Loría’s setback is Portland’s second long-term injury of preseason camp after left back Claudio Bravo had a right knee operation. Bravo is expected back by late April.
Vancouver head to Tigres tonight
Vancouver Whitecaps FC will decide their Concacaf Champions Cup fate Wednesday night at Liga MX titans Tigres UANL in the return leg of their Round One series. Vancouver have their work cut out for them at the Estadio Universitario in Leg 2, after conceding late and settling for a 1-1 draw at home in last week’s opening match. Kickoff is set for 8 pm ET on FS2. For more info on how to watch, head here.
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