WHP Global, owner of the Lotto brand, added Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta to its athlete roster, which includes New England Revolution defender Tim Parker, Seattle Reign FC and U.S. Women’s National Team member Sofia Huerta and over 300 pro soccer players globally.

Acosta, a 2022 FIFA World Cup U.S. Men’s National Team member, will wear Lotto footwear on and off the field and promote the brand through social media and live appearances during the year.

Timed with the signing of Acosta, WHP Global also launched the Lotto Leggenda lifestyle footwear collection with Dick’s Sporting Goods, available at its retail stores and on Dicks.com/Lotto.  

 The Lotto Leggenda collection reimagines the brand’s iconic shoes from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s and honors the legends that made a lasting impact on the styles through the history of their sport.

The soccer-inspired Lotto Brasil Select is available for men and women, while the tennis-inspired Lotto Autograph and Lotto Signature are available exclusively in men’s and women’s sizing. The Lotto Leggenda lifestyle models pay homage to the brand’s sporting soul while featuring the latest innovations to maximize comfort outside of sporting competition. 

“Kellyn is the perfect fit as we continue to grow our soccer presence and influence in the U.S.,“ said Effy Zinkin, COO at WHP Global. “His on-field performance as a player coupled with his style off the pitch make this an ideal partnership as our lifestyle footwear becomes available to U.S. consumers at Dicks.“  

Acosta joins Lotto athlete partners in the U.S., including 2013 MLS MVP Mike Magee, head of talent at Lotto for its U.S. soccer division and was responsible for bringing in Acosta; Seattle Reign FC star defender Sofia Huerta; New England Revolution star defender Tim Parker; Fox Sports host and former MLS and U.S. Men’s National Team, Stu Holden; Brooklyn Aces pickleball professional Pablo Tellez; and pickleball pro Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez.

Acosta is a 12-year MLS veteran, having played for FC Dallas, the Colorado Rapids, LAFC, and currently Chicago Fire FC. He has made 58 appearances for the U.S. Men’s National Team, where he was a member of the 2017 and 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup-winning teams. 

In July 2023, Lotto announced a partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods to serve as the U.S. anchor retail partner for the brand’s soccer and racquet sport products. In July 2024, Lotto expanded its soccer and tennis offerings with a pickleball collection, including equipment, footwear and apparel for men and women. 

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