Though one of the most seasoned players in the USMNT player pool, Kellyn Acosta endured a near two-year absence from the team before returning during last December’s friendly against El Salvador. That appearance sparked an incredible international resurgence for the veteran midfielder in 2021 and his first nomination for BioSteel U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.
Before casting your ballot for U.S. Soccer’s 2021 Player of the Year awards, here’s a rundown of Acosta’s body of work for country and club this year:
This is Acosta’s first nomination for Male Player of the Year.