George Acosta Explained
George Anthony Acosta (born January 19, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Cortuluá in the Categoría Primera B.
Career
Club
A Miami native, Acosta played for the Weston Academy and for the North Carolina FC U23s right before heading to Argentina signing with Boca Juniors, following his performance at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[2] In the South American country, he played for the Boca Juniors U20 and reserve teams.[3] [4] On August 28, 2019, Acosta signed with Austin Bold FC of the USL Championship.[5] On September 1, 2019, he made his professional debut when he replaced Kris Tyrpak in the 82nd minute of the 3–0 win against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[6]
Acosta joined Major League Soccer expansion side Inter Miami CF ahead of their inaugural season in 2020.[7] Following the 2021 season, Acosta's contract option was declined by Miami.[8]
On January 13, 2022, Acosta re-signed with Inter Miami.[9] Acosta's contract option was declined by Miami following the 2022 season.[10]
International
Acosta represented the United States in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. At the tournament, he played two of the five matches the Americans played at the World Cup, and scored a goal in the match against Colombia.[11] [12]
Personal life
Born in the United States, Acosta is of Colombian descent through his father.[13]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: George Acosta . 20 August 2022 . Inter Miami CF . December 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208121618/https://www.intermiamicf.com/players/george-acosta/ . live .
- Web site: Nalton . James . US Men's National Team Rising Star: George Acosta . . 2 September 2019 . September 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190902225618/https://www.internationalchampionscup.com/en/articles/george-costa-boca-juniors-usmnt-rising-star-scout-report . live .
- Web site: Rob . Usry . Report: Boca Juniors sign U.S. U-17 World Cup midfielder . Stars and Stripes FC . April 6, 2018 . 2 September 2019 . November 9, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201109025759/https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2018/4/6/17205882/boca-juniors-transfer-rumors-news-american-george-acosta . live .
- Web site: Echeverri . Carlos . Gutiérrez . Linda . From Weston to the U.S. National Team George Acosta talks through his goals . Soccer Plus . 2 September 2019 . September 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190902220655/http://www.soccerplus.us/from-weston-to-the-u-s-national-team-george-acosta-talks-through-his-goals/ . live .
- Web site: Bold FC Adds U.S. Youth International Acosta . USLChampionship.com . August 28, 2019 . 2 September 2019 . September 2, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190902220655/https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1045090 . live .
- Web site: Austin Bold 3 – 0 Rio Grande Valley . Soccerway . 2 September 2019 . September 5, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190905210621/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2019/09/02/united-states/mls-reserve-league/austin-bold/rio-grande-valley/2951136/ . live .
- Web site: Inter Miami sign US youth international midfielder George Acosta | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer. January 29, 2024. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407135950/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/inter-miami-sign-us-youth-international-midfielder-george-acosta. live.
- Web site: Inter Miami CF Announces 2021 Roster Decisions | Inter Miami CF. intermiamicf. January 29, 2024. November 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211115170337/https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-announces-2021-roster-decisions. live.
- Web site: Inter Miami CF Signs Midfielder George Acosta and Defender Aimé Mabika | Inter Miami CF. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230129053655/https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-signs-midfielder-george-acosta-and-defender-aime-mabika. live.
- Web site: Inter Miami CF Announces 2022 Roster Decisions | Inter Miami CF. intermiamicf. January 29, 2024. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110165942/https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/inter-miami-cf-announces-2022-roster-decisions. live.
- Web site: United States 1 – 3 Colombia . https://web.archive.org/web/20170926190852/http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394703/index.html#photos . dead . September 26, 2017 . FIFA.com . 2 September 2019.
- Web site: India 0 – 3 United States . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810030821/http://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394710/index.html#overview . dead . August 10, 2017 . FIFA.com . 2 September 2019.
- Web site: US Men's National Team Rising Star: George Acosta. www.internationalchampionscup.com. September 2, 2019. September 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902225618/https://www.internationalchampionscup.com/en/articles/george-costa-boca-juniors-usmnt-rising-star-scout-report. live.