Acosta was one of FC Cincinnati's most marketable players. He was the first two-time MLS All-Star in team history. In July 2023, he captained the MLS All-Stars against Arsenal FC of the English Premier League and served as one of the league's poster boys for the event.

FC Dallas acquired Argentine midfielder Luciano Acosta from FC Cincinnati for at least $5 million Wednesday in one of the biggest official cash-for-player swaps to date in MLS. The 2023 MLS MVP is Cincinnati's franchise leader with 54 goals and 72 assists after joining the club in 2021.

FC Dallas acquired star midfielder Luciano Acosta from FC Cincinnati on Wednesday for $5 million and up to another $1 million based on performance metrics.