The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its fall 2018 Kickoff Series with a match-up against the 5th-ranked England in London’s Wembley Stadium tonight. For Colorado Rapids midfielder Kellyn Acosta, the game and grand venue will provide him with the opportunity to showcase his talents before an expected sell-out crowd, as the match will include a farewell to the former captain of the Three Lions, Wayne Rooney.
The hard-working Acosta is a prime example of U.S. Soccer’s development success story. Having joined the FC Dallas Academy at age 13, Acosta rose through the club ranks to sign a Homegrown contract while being a key contributor to U.