Mathieu Choiniere
26-Year-Old
Los Angeles Football Club
MLS
Transfer option made permanent
Choiniere was officially transferred to LAFC from Grasshopper Club Zurich after that the transfer option in his loan has been activated. He signed a contract with LAFC through the 2028 season with an additional option for 2029, the club announced. "Since arriving late in the summer, Mathieu made an immediate impact with his experience, intelligence, and versatility. We are delighted to have secured his return. He brings a calm authority and a competitive edge that strengthen our group on and off the field, and we look forward to a full season with him as we continue our pursuit of more trophies. With the World Cup on the horizon, we're also excited about the opportunity for Mathieu to represent his country on the biggest stage and proud to support him in that ambition," said LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington.
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Choiniere joined LAFC in July and made 13 appearances across all competitions, scoring his first goal Aug. 16 in New England after arriving from CF Montreal. He developed in Montreal's academy before debuting in 2018 and went on to log 120 MLS appearances, earning All Star selections in 2023 and 2024. A Canadian national team midfielder, he has collected 21 senior caps, including multiple starts at the 2024 Concacaf Gold Cup. He has also featured recently in international friendlies against Wales, Australia, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Choiniere joined LAFC in July and made 13 appearances across all competitions, scoring his first goal Aug. 16 in New England after arriving from CF Montreal. He developed in Montreal's academy before debuting in 2018 and went on to log 120 MLS appearances, earning All Star selections in 2023 and 2024. A Canadian national team midfielder, he has collected 21 senior caps, including multiple starts at the 2024 Concacaf Gold Cup. He has also featured recently in international friendlies against Wales, Australia, Colombia, and Venezuela.
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Back from Canada
Choiniere is back in Los Angeles FC from international duty with Canada, the club posted.
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Traveling with Canada
Choiniere is out for the club's matches against Toronto and Austin after being called up by the Canadian national team.
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Scores off bench in stoppage time
Choiniere scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against New England Revolution.
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Returns to MLS
Choiniere has joined LAFC on loan from Grasshopper Club Zurich until the end of the 2025 season, his new club announced. "Mathieu is a proven performer in our league whose experience, intelligence, and versatility in midfield will be a tremendous asset to our group. We're thrilled to welcome him to LAFC as we strengthen our roster in pursuit of more trophies," said LAFC Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington.
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Transfers to Zurich
Choiniere will join Swiss side Grasshopper Club from Montreal, ending his time in MLS.
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