After turning heads on the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Kellyn Acosta joins the Chicago Fire FC—marking a major acquisition for the Major League Soccer team. But the star midfielder not only shines on the field; he's also one of the city's most stylish athletes. We checked in with Acosta to get his take on fashion, food and the daily routine that keeps him at the top of his game.
BREAKFAST: Sunny side up eggs, toast with butter and a coffee
WAKE-UP TIME: 6 a.m.
NEMESIS: Anyone who smacks their food
ESCAPE: Shopping mall
WEAKNESS: Hi-Chews
UNIFORM: MadHappy sweatsuit
FAVORITE DESIGNER: Bottega Veneta
HOTEL: Waldorf
WORKOUT: Soccer
LAST MEAL: Surf and turf
MOVIE: The Goonies
MENTOR: Lebron James (Editor's note: Fun fact: Acosta's number is also 23.)
BEST ADVICE: "Live in the present."
MANTRA: "The world is yours; take it."
SINGER: Olivia Rodrigo
STREAMING NOW: Suits
APP: Hulu
CAR: Porsche
BEST CHICAGO SHOP: SVRN (I'm still learning.)
COCKTAIL: Spicy margarita
DINNER: Sushi
BEDTIME: 11 p.m.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: "Let’s Go" by Khalid
CURRENT VIEW: A ton of unpacked boxes
WEEKEND BAG: Any tote bag
3 DESERT ISLAND ESSENTIALS: My family, music and a pillow
YESTERDAY: Training, then took a stroll through the city and grabbed a coffee
ZODIAC: Leo
Photography by: Photo courtesy of subject
