Lucho Acosta Emergency Timeline

The ‘little tricks’ maestro has packed a lot into his four years with The FC. Here’s a quick, mostly off the field, timeline of Lucho and Cincy…

March 27, 2021 - Signs with FC Cincinnati

January, 2023 - Reported late to camp amid reports he was considering a move abroad (Saudi Arabia, England, France, Serbia all rumored)

November 22, 2023 - Named MVP of 2023 season

September 22, 2023 - Signs extension through 2026 with option for 2027

June 19, 2024 - Lucho declares Cincinnati as “his city” after dramatic comeback victory vs PHL

July 6, 2024 - Scolds the crowd not to boo Messi during FC’s 6-1 drubbing of Miami

August, 2024 - Lucho speaks with Noonan and Albright about a potential move out of Cincinnati due to family issues. Takes trip to Argentina around the same time.

November 9, 2024 - Lucho states after NYCFC playoff loss that his time at the club may be over

November 13, 2024 - Lucho tells ESPN Argentina he feels he ‘completes a cycle’ and that ‘it’s time to find a different scene.’

January 17, 2025 - Lucho does not report to the start of training camp.

January 27, 2025 - Lucho reports to training camp in Florida

January 29 2025 - FCC and Estudiantes (ARG) reportedly agree to fee for Lucho. Personal terms were not complete.

February 5, 2025 - Lucho tells Laurel Pfahler all blame belongs to GM Chris Albright, and that his goal was to remain in Cincinnati.