Kellyn Acosta has become a multi-million dollar MLS player after the Colorado Rapids turned down a trade offer for him from an English club. The Acosta offer to came from an unnamed English Championship team hungry for a talented young defensive midfielder.
English scouts got a look at Acosta with the U.S. Men’s National Team in mid-November. Although not starting, observers noted flashes of brilliance in games where he did appear.
Acosta and scouts agree that he fits the pitch well in central midfield, in a 4-4-2 diamond formation. Acosta adds, it should be a tight diamond where he can help control movement and opposition.