Chicago Fire FC and midfielder Kellyn Acosta have mutually terminated his contract, the club announced Wednesday. The 30-year-old United States international spent the last two seasons in Chicago, tallying 3g/3a in 53 regular-season appearances. Director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter thanked Acosta for his contributions to Chicago Fire FC, both on and off the field. Acosta's leadership and experience helped guide the Fire into this new era, and this move allows him to continue his career at a high level while pursuing a new challenge. Acosta has spent his entire career in MLS, beginning as a homegrown player with FC Dallas before also making stops with the Colorado Rapids and LAFC. He is a two-time Supporters' Shield winner, lifted the 2016 US Open Cup with Dallas and won MLS Cup 2022 with LAFC. All told, Acosta contributed 21g/28a in 305 MLS regular-season matches. Internationally, Acosta registered 2g/5a in 58 appearances for the USMNT. He featured at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and helped win three Concacaf titles. Chicago Fire FC will open their 2026 campaign on Feb. 21 at Houston Dynamo FC. In Berhalter's first year, they returned to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs last season for the first time since 2017. The club's decision to terminate Acosta's contract marks a new chapter for Chicago Fire FC, as they look to build on their recent success. With Acosta's departure, the club will likely look to fill the void left by the experienced midfielder. The future of Chicago Fire FC looks promising, with a strong squad and a experienced coach like Berhalter at the helm. The club's fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the team performs in the upcoming season.